CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington provides social services across Western Washington, including housing, food security, child and family services, mental health services, senior and disability services, shelter, and specialized support.
SERVICES:
- Provides housing and shelter support.
- Offers food security programs.
- Maintains a rent and utility assistance interest list when funding and capacity allow.
WHO: Residents of Western Washington.
COST: Unknown.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Yes; more than 240 languages.
CONTACT: Call (206) 328-5696 or email info@ccsww.org. Address: 100 23rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144.
HOPELINK
Hopelink supports individuals and families by connecting food, financial assistance, energy assistance, housing, transportation, employment, education, and family development services.
SERVICES:
- Provides food, financial, energy, and housing assistance.
- Offers transportation, DART, Medicaid transportation, and mobility management services.
- Supports English for Work, financial capabilities, and family development.
WHO: People experiencing poverty, immigrants, refugees, and people with disabilities in North and East King County outside Seattle.
COST: Unknown.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Visit the linked website to find Hopelink locations in North and East King County.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
Jewish Family Services provides critical support to individuals and families facing housing instability, financial hardship, food insecurity, social isolation, domestic violence, health challenges, and resettlement needs.
SERVICES:
- Provides food access and financial assistance.
- Offers older adult and supportive living services.
- Provides refugee, immigration, and domestic violence services.
- Supports individuals and families facing housing instability and other challenges.
WHO: Jewish residents of King County.
COST: Unknown.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Call (206) 461-3240. Address: 1601 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122.
KEEP KING COUNTY HOUSED
Keep King County Housed provides rent assistance and eviction prevention support for King County renters who owe past-due rent or have an active eviction notice.
SERVICES:
- Provides rent assistance and eviction prevention support.
- Supports households with past-due rent or active eviction notices.
- Uses a waitlist and tiered prioritization system due to high demand.
- Partners with United Way of King County and community-based organizations.
WHO: King County renter households that owe back rent at their current address, have income at or below 80% AMI, and have a landlord willing to participate.
COST: Free to apply.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Apply through the United Way of King County rent help intake form on the linked website.
MARY’S PLACE
Mary’s Place provides rent help screening and homelessness prevention support for eligible families with children.
SERVICES:
- Screens eligible families for rent assistance.
- Uses a lottery process when funding is limited.
- Provides status updates by email after applications are submitted.
- Refers tenants facing eviction to legal help resources.
WHO: Families with one or more children under age 18, or children still in high school, who meet screening criteria related to past Mary’s Place shelter, diversion, outreach, eviction prevention, or rental assistance services.
COST: Free to apply.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Application information is available in Arabic and Tigrinya; interpreter availability is unknown.
CONTACT: Email MP_Prevention@marysplaceseattle.org for Mary’s Place Prevention Program questions. For eviction defense screening, call (855) 657-8387.
MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
Multi-Service Center provides energy assistance, rent and emergency assistance, and employment support for eligible South King County households.
SERVICES:
- Provides one-time rent assistance and limited emergency assistance.
- Offers utility and energy assistance for eligible households.
- Supports employment readiness, job search, application preparation, and career planning.
- Provides referrals through DSHS for Basic Food Employment and Training.
WHO: Eligible South King County households, including residents of Burien, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, SeaTac, Tukwila, and other listed service areas depending on the program.
COST: Free to apply.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Call (253) 517-2263 for the 24-hour appointment line or apply online.
PSLA RESOURCES
PSLA Resources connects people in Greater Seattle, King County, and Washington State with housing, eviction, homelessness prevention, health, financial, employment, and family service resources.
SERVICES:
- Lists eviction assistance and legal resources.
- Links to housing assistance, homelessness prevention, and housing search resources.
- Provides links to tenant counseling and utility assistance resources.
- Shares health, financial, employment, and family service resources.
WHO: People in Greater Seattle, King County, or Washington State seeking referrals to housing, financial, employment, health, or family support resources.
COST: Free to browse.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Visit the linked resource websites for current eligibility details and application instructions.
QUEEN ANNE HELPLINE
Queen Anne Helpline helps prevent homelessness in Queen Anne, Magnolia, and South Lake Union through financial assistance and basic-needs support.
SERVICES:
- Provides eviction prevention and financial assistance.
- Helps with utility shut-off prevention.
- Assists with move-in costs for eligible new neighbors.
- Distributes clothing, food, and hygiene supplies.
WHO: People in Queen Anne, Magnolia, and South Lake Union who need financial assistance or basic-needs support.
COST: Free to apply; assistance depends on eligibility and available resources.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Call (206) 282-1540 or email info@queenannehelpline.org. Address: 311 West McGraw Street, Seattle, WA 98119.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF SEATTLE & KING COUNTY
St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle & King County provides crisis support, eviction prevention, basic needs assistance, food access, veterans support, case management, and community referrals.
SERVICES:
- Operates a crisis helpline for urgent needs such as rent, utilities, food, and basic supplies.
- Connects callers with neighborhood outreach teams and case management.
- Offers home visits through volunteer outreach teams.
- Provides veterans support, food bank access, and immigration-related services through Centro Rendu.
WHO: People in Seattle and King County seeking crisis support, eviction prevention, food access, veterans support, or community referrals.
COST: Unknown.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Spanish-language services are available through Centro Rendu; other language services are unknown.
CONTACT: Call the SVdP Crisis Helpline at (206) 767-6449, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Centro Rendu immigration appointments: (253) 499-4245.
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families provides temporary monthly cash assistance for eligible families in Washington State.
SERVICES:
- Provides temporary monthly cash assistance for eligible families.
- Supports families with pregnant individuals, minor children, or eligible relative caregivers.
- Offers Non-Needy TANF for caregivers of relative children.
- Connects eligible participants to WorkFirst employment support.
- Includes Diversion Cash Assistance for eligible families needing one-time help.
WHO: Washington families that meet TANF eligibility rules, including families with a pregnant individual, minor child, qualifying high school student, or eligible relative child in care.
COST: Free to apply.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Apply online, in person, by fax, by mail, or by phone. Call (877) 501-2233 for applications, interviews, and program information.
THE SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army provides rent assistance, utility assistance, and social services for eligible households in the Seattle White Center service area.
SERVICES:
- Provides rental assistance for households at risk of eviction.
- Offers utility assistance for households at risk of disconnection.
- Supports eligible households through the Seattle White Center Community Center.
- Requires documentation such as eviction notice, proof of income, proof of address, family size verification, and photo ID.
WHO: Households at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level in eligible ZIP codes served by the Seattle White Center Community Center.
COST: Free to apply; assistance depends on eligibility and available resources.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Call (206) 767-3150 ext. 458 on Monday morning at 8:30 AM to request an appointment. Social Services Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
UNITED CHURCHES EMERGENCY FUND
United Churches Emergency Fund provides limited rent, utility, and move-in assistance for eligible households in specific Seattle ZIP codes.
SERVICES:
- Provides up to $300 for rent, utility, or move-in costs when funding is available.
- Serves eligible households in ZIP codes 98103, 98105, 98115, and 98125.
- Limits assistance to once per household.
- Requires documentation such as a lease, utility bill, and identification.
WHO: Households in ZIP codes 98103, 98105, 98115, and 98125 that have not previously received assistance from United Churches Emergency Fund.
COST: Free to apply.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Spanish-language information is available; other language services are unknown.
CONTACT: Email director@ucef-seattle.org or call (206) 524-7885. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30 AM to 12:15 PM.
UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY RENT ASSISTANCE
United Way of King County Rent Assistance helps King County residents apply for rental assistance when funding is available.
SERVICES:
- Provides a client intake form for rental assistance screening.
- Connects applicants with United Way or partner organizations when selected.
- Allows applicants to check client intake form status.
- Notes that submitting the form does not guarantee assistance.
WHO: King County residents seeking rental assistance.
COST: Free to apply.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Spanish application access is available; other language services are unknown.
CONTACT: Apply through the client intake form on the linked website and monitor email, including spam or junk folders, for updates.
UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY RESOURCES
United Way of King County Resources provides links to financial coaching, emergency financial support, paid leave guidance, disaster cash assistance, and related support programs.
SERVICES:
- Shares financial coaching resources for budgeting, debt, credit, and savings.
- Links to emergency loan and credit union resources.
- Provides paid leave and emergency financial support information.
- Links to Disaster Cash Assistance Program information.
WHO: Washington residents seeking financial assistance resources, paid leave information, or referrals to related support programs.
COST: Free to browse.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Visit the linked resource websites for current eligibility details and application instructions.
WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK
West Seattle Food Bank provides housing and utility assistance for eligible residents in West Seattle and White Center who are facing eviction, foreclosure, utility shut-offs, or move-in costs.
SERVICES:
- Provides partial rent, housing, utility, and move-in assistance.
- Supports residents facing eviction, foreclosure, utility shut-offs, or high move-in costs.
- Screens applicants through a monthly hotline process.
- Pays approved assistance directly to landlords or utility providers.
WHO: Residents who live in or are moving into West Seattle or White Center, including eligible ZIP codes 98106, 98116, 98126, 98136, and qualifying 98146 addresses.
COST: Free to apply; assistance is partial and depends on eligibility and available funding.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Yes.
CONTACT: Call (206) 932-4357 between the 1st and 7th of the month and leave a voicemail with name, phone number, ZIP code, and assistance needed.
