Vision House has released its 2020 Annual Report! We’re grateful to be able to provide so many services to families experiencing homelessness on behalf of our steadfast donors and supporters. As our Executive Director Melissa Gehrig highlights, “Despite the challenges of 2020, our programs and services have continued to grow, because of you.” 2020 Accomplishments…
Jacob’s Well Building B in Shoreline is finally finished, enabling 10 new families to move out of homelessness and into their own homes! Thirty-five generous donors adopted each of the 10 apartments by furnishing either a single room, or an entire apartment. Donors chose the beds, furniture, decorations and other personal touches to make the…
The coronavirus has created so much uncertainty this year. In transitioning to a virtual fundraiser rather than an in-person event, no one knew whether the No Homeless Kids Virtual Benefit would prove successful. October 17th, a miracle took place when an incredible community gathered online for the virtual benefit to raise $446,798, giving families 7,446 nights…
Jenny moved into permanent housing—in a pandemic! Generous donors made it possible, during the first wave of the coronavirus, for Jenny to receive the help she needed to move into her own home. Connecting families with government resources is difficult in normal circumstances. The coronavirus has made it nearly impossible. Most government agencies are either…
Natalie fled an abusive marriage with nothing but her two boys and a bag of clothes. She had to lie to escape her husband. He was hurting her and their two boys, Zack and Ryan. Telling him she was taking the boys to a birthday party, this brave mother ran for it… but with the…
When the coronavirus hit Seattle, Ben—a veteran—had already been living in a car with his family for a year and a half. The crisis made finding help even harder. Ben was determined. He’d been searching for housing for his wife and three kids ever since they found themselves homeless. He called every service agency he…
Thirty years ago, the story of a mother and daughter experiencing homelessness moved John and Susan Camerer to dedicate their lives to creating environments in which men, women and children had the necessary support to transition out of homelessness. Today, we are excited to announce the publication of their own story. In celebration of Vision House’s…
