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Editor’s Update Thursday April 1st: It only took a day for McClain to get 500 likes, shares and comments so the award was doubled to $10,000.00. Now McClain has issued another challenge to grow the donation to $15,000.00. Here’s the scoop… Wow!! We are absolutely blown away by your support. And you’ve inspired us to […]

Today Cocoon House hosted the grand opening of their new building in the 3500 block of Colby in Everett. The three story building will provide both short and long term help for at-risk youth age 12 to 24 encountering issues such as abuse, homelessness and being disconnected from family, friends and services. Cocoon house began […]

If you have kids age 12 – 14 in your home you know that communication can be a big challenge. For the next two Saturdays Cocoon House is offering a free parenting seminar to help parents better communicate with their kids. Here’s more information. It’s the beginning of the school year for many families and […]

An old Everett church in the 3500 block of Colby is about to get a new life. Cocoon House plans to start construction this year on a new facility to provide services and housing to teens and young adults. Julio Cortez with Cocoon House sent along this update… – Innovative, efficient, and effective. Those were […]

Everett Cocoon House will be getting much needed repairs thanks to generous Boeing employees… The Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound (ECF) Board of Trustees has announced approval of $25,000 to Cocoon House non-profit in Everett. The approved funds will be used for much needed renovations of Cocoon House’s teen emergency shelter in Everett, […]

There are now more safe places for teens in Everett and Snohomish County thanks to a new partnership between Cocoon House and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County. Julio Cortes of Cocoon House sent us this information… A New Year brings a new site partner for Cocoon House’s Safe Place program. As of […]

The folks at Lombardi’s are teaming up again during the holidays at Cocoon House to help at-risk and homeless youth. Here’s more about the program and how you can help from Julio Cortes at Cocoon House… Lombardi’s Restaurants invite you to participate in their second annual “Adopt a Cocoon House Teen” this holiday season. Lombardi’s […]

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $200,000 federal grant for Cocoon House in Everett, which provides services for teens experiencing homelessness. Larsen visited the organization earlier this month to learn more about its operations and funding needs. “Cocoon House plays a critical role in Snohomish County by offering teens in need a safe place […]

Everett is the site for a unique project by Cocoon House to raise awareness of youth experiencing homelessness. The project is getting underway this week and is a great way for folks to stop, take a second look at who they see on the street and maybe discover ways to take positive action. The focal […]

On April 30th the community is invited to recognize 35 teens and young adults who have overcome unimaginable life experiences. These youth have faced homelessness, drug addiction, abuse, and many other obstacles. We will be joined by First Lady Trudi Inslee as well as other elected officials, service providers, partners and community members. This will […]