Westside Neighbors Shelter is a privately owned and volunteer-operated cold-weather shelter hosted in the American Legion Hall in West Seattle. The shelter is open to any adult in need of shelter, regardless of gender, religion or veteran status. All clients and visitors are required to follow our Code of Conduct.
| With overnight temperatures below 30°F in the forecast, King County Regional Homelessness Authority is extending current severe weather activation, and shifting to Tier 3 Protocols as of 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18, lasting through Friday, February 20 at 9 am. (See King County’s severe weather policy.) During this time, Westside Neighbors Shelter will increase cot capacity to 45 people, and add one additional staff member to provide overnight supervision. When the Severe Weather advisory ends, the shelter will return to its normal winter operation of 35 cots and two overnight staff members. During severe weather activations, the Severe Weather Shelter Navigation Hotline (206) 245-1026 is available 8:00 am – 11:30 pm daily. Anyone can use this hotline for information on shelters and navigating to shelter locations. Families with children can call to be connected with a shelter and a ride to that location, as available. Donations of food and warm clothing are needed throughout the area. You can drop off donations for WSNS at the American Legion Hall, 3620 SW Alaska St, or send them via our Amazon wish list. Thank you! |
Morning: The Warm Up Center is open at the American Legion Hall from 7:00 to 11 am, with breakfast provided 8:45 to 9:30 am.
Evening: Between November and March, The American Legion Hall opens again as a cold weather emergency shelter at 6 pm. Dinner is served from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Cots and blankets are available for 35 people overnight, first come, first served.
The shelter is open 24 hours when King County declares a Winter Storm Emergency.
On January 31, 2025, Fox13’s Alejandra Guzman interviewed Keith Hughes about current conditions at the shelter. Click here to watch the interview.
- A message from the kitchen!With the severely cold weather comes more people in need, and Chef Tim has compiled a list of everything the kitchen is just about out of: Can you donate any of these things? If so, please drop them off at the American Legion Hall at 3620 SW Alaska St. between 7-11 am or 6-9 pm.… Read more: A message from the kitchen!
- SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: County moves to Tier 3 protocolsWith overnight temperatures below 30°F in the forecast, King County Regional Homelessness Authority is shifting to Tier 3 Protocols as of 5:00 pm Thursday, January 22, lasting through Saturday, January 24 and winding down in the morning on Sunday, January 25, with the possibility of extending in alignment with its severe weather policy. Tier 3,… Read more: SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: County moves to Tier 3 protocols
- Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols in effect this weekendKing County Regional Homelessness Authority is activating Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols on Saturday, January 17 through Monday, January 19, winding down the morning of Tuesday, January 20, with the possibility of extending in alignment with its severe weather policy. During this time, Westside Neighbors Shelter will increase cot capacity to 45 people, and add… Read more: Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols in effect this weekend
- Great news!Keith Hughes, Shelter Founder, is happy to report that thanks to the many generous donations of people and groups in the community, we met and exceeded our fundraising goals. This means the shelter will be able to provide food and shelter to people for ongoing operations for the remainder of this winter. Board meetings continue to… Read more: Great news!
- Brr! We need cold-weather breakfast food!Hot chocolate packs are one of the most-requested items at our morning warmup center. With just a little hot water, our clients can warm up inside as well as outside. Also popular are the big pot of self-serve oatmeal we make each morning, and the pancakes we serve with breakfast. Therefore, it’s no wonder that… Read more: Brr! We need cold-weather breakfast food!
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Westside Neighbors Shelter in the News:
FOX13, 1/31/2025: Seattle shelter struggles with record demand in freezing weather
West Seattle Blog, 11/19/2024: FOLLOWUP: West Seattle’s only emergency shelter now open for the season
West Seattle Blog, 7/9/2023: Shelter/Legion/Veteran Center roof project needs one last boost
West Seattle Blog, 6/16/2023: New, donated roof about to go up at Westside Neighbors Network Shelter/Veteran Center/American Legion Post 160
West Seattle Blog, 2/20/2023: Governor visits West Seattle to honor Keith Hughes as ‘Washingtonian of the Day’
JaroslawMedia: The Backstory: West Seattle’s Only Winter Homeless Shelter
West Seattle Blog, 11/4/2022: Emergency shelter opening Sunday, and how you can help
West Seattle Blog, 12/1/2022: What it’s like operating West Seattle’s only emergency shelter, and how you can help
KING 5, 1/2/2023: Owner of only West Seattle warming center says the space is a ‘start to a solution’
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