Tag Archives: homelessness

Initial Meeting Set Thursday As Everett’s Third Pallet Shelter Project Proposed For City-Owned Land At Glenwood and Sievers-Duecy

July 20, 2022

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Everett’s first pallet shelter project behind the Everett Gospel Mission in the 3700 block of Smith Avenue has been successful, recently doubling in size to 40 Pallet Shelters.   A second smaller pallet shelter project is undergoing review. Known as Faith Family Village it will be located at 6708 Candy Road. Here’s a brief description. […]

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More Details As Plans Move Forward For Conversion Of Hotel In Everett To Shelter

November 24, 2021

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In response to a request by the Everett City Council, today representatives from Snohomish County made a presentation on the status of plans for the purchase of an existing hotel/motel that would be converted into a shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Everett, Washington. There are three locations currently under consideration by the County. The […]

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Chronic Homelessness Doubling In Everett Compared To Rest Of Snohomish County

August 29, 2021

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On August 11th the Everett City Council received a briefing on homelessness in Everett, Washington. Specifically chronic homelessness. Julie Willie, Community Development Director for the City of Everett has been tasked with leading the City’s response to homelessness and led the briefing. Director Willie said: “The increase between 2019 and 2020 shows that the challenges […]

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Occupancy Begins Tuesday July 6th For Everett Pallet Shelter Pilot Project

June 29, 2021

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It’s taken three years from vision to fruition but next Tuesday July 6th the first residents will receive orientation and begin occupying twenty temporary shelters behind the Everett Gospel Mission in Everett, Washington. Today the City and Gospel Mission staff offered a look at the shelters which are made here in Everett by Pallet. There […]

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More Details Available On Everett Pallet Shelter Project As Public Comment Period Opens For Permit Approval

April 29, 2021

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As the City works to add another option to its tool kit to address homelessness in Everett, Washington more details are emerging on the proposed Everett Pallet Shelter Pilot Community Project. It’s slated to go behind the Everett Gospel Mission in the 3700 block of Smith Street. The project has created controversy as a No […]

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Carnegie Facility Open This Weekend For Shelter From Smoke

September 12, 2020

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The Carnegie Resource Center is open during the day today and tomorrow to provide shelter for those with with nowhere else to go in downtown Everett to get a break from the smoke. The center opened in 2019 as a one-stop-shop for those experiencing homelessness in Everett and Snohomish County. Capacity remains a problem however […]

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New Emergency Housing In Everett For Those Experiencing Homelessness

March 26, 2020

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Word from Snohomish County that funding has been identified to provide shelter in Everett for vulnerable populations to try and protect them from the COVID-19 pandemic. Snohomish County and its partners are working hard to protect everyone in the community against the spread of COVID-19, including people who are experiencing homelessness, particularly parents with children, […]

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Community Progress Update On Everett Homelessness Issues Set For Tuesday

September 22, 2019

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If you think there has been progress in the issue of homelessness in Everett, Washington or if you are not sure, there is an event you may want to attend Tuesday night to get more information from those working on the front lines. Hearing about and celebrating Everett’s progress in housing our homeless neighbors will […]

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Count Shows Increase In Area Homelessness

May 8, 2019

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There’s more work to do when it comes to easing homelessness in Everett and Snohomish County. On Tuesday Snohomish County released the results of the annual Point in Time Count held in January. Editor’s note: This is the initial report. In order to understand all that is going on you will have to follow the […]

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Public Update On Homelessness In Everett Tuesday Night

October 23, 2016

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The City of Everett is inviting the public to a community meeting Tuesday night to address what has been done over the last two years to address homelessness and related issues in Everett. Here’s the invitiation… Mayor Ray Stephanson and the Community Streets Initiative task force invite the community to join them for a free […]

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