Our shelter is open from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am every day of the year and is staffed at all times. On weekdays, it is housed at Bellevue First Congregational Church. The women have access to laundry facilities, showers, computers, phones and more. Volunteers furnish meals and supplies.

Each client receives one-on-one, practical training in the life skills needed after being homeless. Weekly classes are taught by experts from the community and cover a range of topics related to housing and independent living (such as nutrition, budgeting, credit ratings, and rental leases).

Our approach to serving clients differs from other shelters: we serve an intimate group of ten women, and are thus able to maximize the attention given to each woman, who is truly treated as an individual. Our staff knows each client well, and can respond and provide resources customized to her needs and situation. Our small size also enables us to build a stronger community within the shelter.

And we're working on doubling our capacity! Learn more about Sophia's Place at St. Luke's.

The Eastside Winter Shelter is open to all. There are separate shelters for men and women.

The shelter is now open and runs until Mar 15, 2012.
Daily hours are: 8:30 pm to 7:30 pm

For information, call 425-417-4815 or e-mail wintershelter@sophiaway.org.

Men
St. Peter's United Methodist Church
17222 N.E. 8th Street, Bellevue, WA 98008
Bus Route 226

Women and families with children
Salvation Army
911 164th Avenue, Bellevue, WA
Bus Routes 221 and 226