A Phenomenal Village: A Community Resource Guide
Writing for Live in Everett has taught me so much about our beloved community and the numerous organizations that work to support Everett’s residents. And while we’ve shared resource lists for food assistance and for mental health supports in addition to individual articles about local non-profits, we’ve not yet created a comprehensive list of resources available to our community members. Until now.
Just a note, many of the organizations listed below provide more than one service in our community, so be sure to check them out!
Housing
In addition to non-profits, like Housing Hope and Esther’s Place, Everett (and Snohomish County in general), is home to many shelters and housing support programs, such as:
The Carnegie Resource Center has providers on-site to assist with housing assessments for individuals and families experiencing (or about to experience) homelessness.
The Everett Housing Authority and the Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) have housing programs to support people in a variety of situations.
Everett’s Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) is a HUD-funded community program that helps repair homes for low and moderate-income families in Everett.
The Monroe Gospel Women's Mission is dedicated to providing emergency housing for 90 days for homeless women, regardless of their situation.
The Everett Gospel Mission has various housing locations and programs, depending on the person and their individual needs.
Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County is accepting applications for homeownership, in addition to offering home repair services and classes to prepare people for ownership.
Within our county and the surrounding area, Pioneer Human Services have several programs to support individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington have programs for both emergency shelters, as well as for longer-term housing.
Bridgeways, in addition to having a housing program, also supports people getting hired and staying employed as well as sponsoring Mental Health Alternative Programs in the justice system.
Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County have resources such as legal advocates, in addition to an emergency shelter.
The Tulalip Tribes sponsor housing programs.
Arc of Snohomish County provides guidance and support to individuals living with a disability.
Cocoon House supports youth and teens with housing, as well as other resources and supports for them and their families.
The YWCA has housing programs, job programs (including job training and education), as well as support for women and families to access basic needs.
Members of the Navy can receive help with housing and child care through Navy Life PNW.
In addition to a shelter, Sound Pathways (formally Pacific Treatment Alternatives) helps families access the supports they need to thrive.
The Korean Women’s Association (KWA) supports multi-cultural care, including affordable housing, in-home support and other social services.
Homage, well known for its Meals-on-Wheels program, also supports home repairs, transportation and care programs.
The Communities of Color Coalition (C3) has a variety of resources from rental assistance to COVID-19 aid to support undocumented individuals.
Utilities (Electric, Water, Internet, Etc.)
Expenses for staying warm, keeping the water running and having access to the internet can all add up, especially at certain times of the year.
Take the Next Step has a drop-in center where community members can access classes, resources, and support for food, utilities, housing and more.
Workforce Snohomish has multiple job training programs, in addition to a utility assistance program.
PUD has a bill assistance program based on income.
Comcast has a limited number of packages for low-income families and seniors.
Westgate Chapel in Edmonds has emergency services available.
The Naval-Marine Corps Relief Society has services available to help Naval members and their families.
St. Vincent de Paul of Snohomish County provides multiple services such as disaster relief, food and gas vouchers, and even supplies from their thrift store.
There are a number of local offices in Washington that help with taxes.
The City of Everett has information about the Utility Ratepayer Program, as well as numbers to call if you have questions about your utilities through the city.
The Washington West African Center provides grocery and food assistance, as well as transportation, kids and senior programs, interpretation services, among others.
Life Skills, Job Skills, and Law & Justice Supports
Learning life skills and preparing for a new career can be daunting, as can any level of involvement with the justice system. That’s why there are resources like the ones below to help!
The College of Hope, part of Housing Hope, helps Snohomish County community members learn the skills they need to be self-sufficient.
Worksource is an organization that has multiple job training programs to help job seekers successfully take the next step in their careers.
Full Life is a non-profit committed to supporting adults living with chronic health conditions, including (but not limited to) developmental disabilities, to live full and connected lives.
Snohomish County Legal Services offers services for low-income community members such as housing justice, family law, bankruptcy and a will clinic.
The New Life Prison Ministry is a Christian organization with programs that work in and out of prisons to support the incarcerated and the recently freed.
The Bothell Youth Court is a community program that strives to provide alternatives to traditional responses to first-time, teenage offenders.
Washington State and Snohomish County
Not all supports can be funded and provided by the community, just like not all supports can be funded and provided by the government. But we all work together to help out how we can.
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) program to support those in need of long-term residential housing.
The Department of Commerce sponsors the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program statewide, which is run by Catholic Community Services in Snohomish County.
DSHS offices in the local community are accepting applications for a variety of benefits including food, cash, and healthcare, most of which you can apply for through washingtonconnection.org.
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has information about your rights as a worker, and how to report complaints and employer violations.
Snohomish County has an energy assistance program, information on how to file a protection order, access a courthouse facilitator and connect to the office of neighborhoods, a community outreach group.
Many may be familiar with the saying, “it takes a village” and, my friends, we live in a phenomenal village.
We’ll do what we can to keep track of resources and add them to this list as we continue to support all of our neighbors, whatever their needs may be. You can also search on 2-1-1 (or call) to find other resources you may need.
Angela Di Filippo currently works in State Social Services and recently earned her Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with extensive training in evidence-based leadership coaching. Angela moved from North Carolina to Washington 6 years ago and has proudly called Everett her home for 5 of those years. When not helping others solve problems in creative and strength-driven ways, Angela enjoys her time painting, hiking with her terrier-mix, Indy, and eating waffles.
