Warming Shelters Open Across King County Amid Freezing Temps

KING COUNTY, WA — Cold weather shelters have reopened in several King County cities, with sub-freezing overnight temperatures and frigid days expected to linger for most of the week ahead.

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures Wednesday morning will drop to at least the low 20s, and the afternoon is unlikely to break out of the 30s. Freezing overnight temperatures are forecast to continue through Friday.

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority assembled a list of shelters across the region, with more options likely to be announced soon:

• Auburn: Sundown Shelter, 2806 Auburn Way N., Auburn, open 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM starting Tuesday Feb. 22, contact Debbie Christian, 253-833-8925, debbiec@theauburnfoodbank.org.
• Auburn – Young Adults (ages 18-24): Arcadia Young Adult Shelter, 932 Auburn Way S., Auburn, open overnight 9:00 PM – 8:00 AM, daytime drop-in at 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM weekdays, contact 253-740-7198.
• Bellevue – Adult Men: Congregations for the Homeless, 515B 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, contact 425-496-4885, closest bus route is the 271.
• Burien: Highline United Methodist Church, 13015 1st. Ave. S., Burien, open 7:00 PM – 9:00 AM starting Monday Feb. 21, meal in the evening , contact Jenny Partch (206)241-5520, shelter.highlineumc@gmail.com, or Facebook BurienSWS.
• Kirkland – Women & Women with Children: The Sophia Way, two locations, Helen’s Place (8045 120th Ave NE, Suite 200, Kirkland) and Sophia’s Place (3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue), contact 425-896-7385, closest bus routes are the 239 and 250.
• Kirkland – Families with Children: New Bethlehem Place, 8045 120th Ave NE, Suite 100, Kirkland, contact 425-679-0354.
• Redmond – Youth & Young Adults: Friends of Youth, 16101 NE 87th St., Redmond, contact 206-236-5437.
• Renton: Old Chamber of Commerce building, 300 Rainier Ave. N., Renton, open 8:00 PM – 7:00 AM starting Tuesday Feb. 22 through Thursday Feb. 24, some parking available for vehicle residents, breakfast available until 10:00 AM, contact Fenice Fregoso, 206-657-0480, fenice@reachrenton.org.
• Shoreline – Single Adults & Couples: St. Dunstan’s Church serving as Shoreline Emergency Shelter, 722 N 145th St, Shoreline, off Aurora, 8:30 PM – 7:30 AM.
• Snoqualmie – Single Adults: Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services, 38625 SE River St, Snoqualmie, contact 425-773-2874.
• Seattle City Hall – Single Adults (any gender): Enter on 5th Ave between James & Cherry St., open 7:00 PM – 6:30 AM starting Tuesday, Feb. 22 through the morning of Saturday, Feb. 26. Dinner will be provided. Space available for 96 people, operated by The Salvation Army. Download the printable flyer.
• Downtown – Young Adults (ages 18-24): Orion Shelter, 1828 Yale Ave., Seattle, open 7:30 PM – 8:00 AM, contact 206-622-5555 or richard.benitez@youthcare.org
• South Seattle – Young Adults (ages 18-24): South Seattle Shelter in Rainier Beach, 9416 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, open 24 hours, breakfast at 9:00-10:00 AM, lunch at 1:00-2:00 PM, dinner at 6:00-7:00 PM, contact 206-331-2363 and 206-499-2974.

Beyond traditional shelters, the KCRHA said Seattle and King County libraries operating their regular hours should offer another place to warm up during the day for anyone without adequate access to heat. Other options include malls like the Outlet Collection and the Westfield Southcenter Mall, along with the Seattle Center Armory.

Check for new updates on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority's website.