Agency Details:

Noel House Programs

We provide safe and comfortable shelter for a diverse community of homeless women, particularly those most vulnerable.
We strive to create an environment of dignity, respect and compassion. We recognize the intrinsic value of every woman and honor her unique experience.

Description:
Noel House opened in December of 1990 as a permanent emergency shelter for homeless women. We fill a crucial need in our community for a women only emergency shelter, providing safe, overnight sleeping facilities, meals, hygiene supplies, showers, mail and phone message services, secure storage, women's advocacy and case management along with a support system for every woman involved with Noel House Programs.Under the sponsorship of the Archdiocesan Housing Authority Noel House Programs has grown to provide services to over 200 women a night within Noel House Shelter, the Women's Referral Center (WRC); (an evening only program, providing meal and referral services to outside shelter) and other community based programs. Together with staff and volunteers, Noel House Programs function to keep homeless women off the streets.

History:
Noel House, started in December 1990 as a winter response to the growing numbers of homeless women in Seattle. The program has grown over the years to currently include 4 community-based shelters housing up to 25 women nightly, St. Marks Cathedral shelter housing 25 women nightly, the Women's Referral Center serving meals and making referrals to area shelters for up to 150 women nightly; all in addition to the 40 women in residence at Noel House proper.

Main office number: (206) 441-3210
Office fax number: (206) 441-0350

Address:

PO Box 9373 Seattle, WA 98109

Web Site: http://www.noelhouse.org

Directions:

Noel HOuse Programs is located on the campus of the Sacred Heart Church at 205 2nd Ave N.   Nearest Bus Stop: 8, 2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No

Last updated on November 10, 2009