St. Mark's Cathedral Opens New Homeless Shelter for Women in Seattle
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, Washington, has opened a new homeless shelter for women, named Donna Jean's Place. This shelter provides a safe space for 20 individuals, offering essential facilities like showers, toilets, lockers, a laundry facility, exam rooms, and a communal sleeping area. It addresses the city's urgent housing crisis, particularly for individual women, not those with children.
The shelter, which opened in February, is a response to the pressing issue of homelessness in Seattle and across the nation. The Very Rev. Steven Thomason, dean of the cathedral, highlighted the increasing need for emergency shelter beds in the city. The renovation cost $100,000 and was led by Operation Nightwatch, a local non-profit organization that also runs a separate shelter for men and a street ministry.
The opening of Donna Jean's Place at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral underscores the urgent need for affordable housing in Seattle and nationwide. With an estimated shortage of 7.1 million units for low-income renters across the U.S., efforts like these are crucial in providing immediate relief and support for those experiencing homelessness.
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