Agency Details:

Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets

PSKS is an advocacy/ education center on Capitol Hill that provides basic needs as well as referrals for homeless and street involved youth and young adults.

Description:
We have many different programs where homeless participants can get involved. They are: 1) RISK Education Program 2) HYPE Advocacy Center 3) LEAP, Lasting Employment Advancement Program 4) Stepping Stones & Capitol Hill Case management program. 5)Step Beyond, an after care program for youth and young adults that have transitioned off the streets. Participants also can serve on our board and be a core member. The center is set up with a family type value. The members/participants know they have ongoing support. HYPE Center Hours are as follows Fridays 1-6 PM. Stepping Stones & Capitol Hill Case Management Mondays 11-4 PM and @ Lambert House Fridays 3-6 PM. RISK Hours are as follows: Tuesday-Fridays 11 AM- 5 PM. SYLAW-SU Students Fridays 2:30-4 PM we also have massage therapy on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month and HEP C testing on the 4th Monday of the month. Step Beyond Hours are Tuesday's 5:30-7:30 PM and by appointment. LEAP hours are Mondays 11-4 PM, Wednesdays' 11-4 PM, Fridays 1-6 PM and by appointment.

History:
We were founded in 1995 in response to the homeless needs on Capitol Hill. We were incorporated in 1998 and became a 501(c)3 in 2000. This year we also became a United Way of King County partner. We opened our advocacy center in the fall of 2000.

Contact person: Elaine Simons, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (206) 726-8500
Office fax number: (206) 726-9423

Address:

1814 Summit Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 (See a map)

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

Directions:

HY 5 North, take Olive Way Exit we are on the corner of Summit and Denny # 43, 14, 8 Bus.   Nearest Bus Stop: 43, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on September 15, 2009