The last overnight stay for the season will be this Sunday, February 23. Here’s a statement from Keith Hughes:
“The time has come for me to embrace reality that the “Cold Weather” is over, and it is time to close the Cold Weather Overnight Shelter. We have been open since the first week of November 2024, and in that time have provided 5,800 beds, over 11,000 meals, and over 9,000 items of clothing. Sunday, February 23, will be the last night of overnight stays at the Westside Neighbors Shelter, unless the weather takes a drastic turn.
We will continue to operate the Morning Warm Up Center from 7 am till 11 am every day, including a healthy hot breakfast every morning at 8:30 am.
My sincere thanks to the citizens of West Seattle for generously supporting this effort, and giving me the peace of mind to know that when I ask they will answer.”
As Keith notes, the shelter will still be open every morning from 7 to 11:00, to serve people with hot breakfast, hot beverages, an opportunity to get cold-weather clothing, and a place to shower. The shelter will open again for regular overnight stays in late fall 2025, when the temperatures are consistently under 40 degrees.
Donations of food, clothing, and money are still appreciated and very much needed. Thank you!
Monetary donations: https://donorbox.org/support-westside-neighbors-shelter
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