Addressing the complex issues surrounding homeless while meeting the ever-changing needs of men, women and children in our community takes many forms. The Mission has a number of programs create to do just this.

	MEN The Men's Shelter provides daily food and shelter and so much more. Our holistic approach help men turn their attention toward the future and long-term change: Residential drug and alcohol recovery Life-skills training Educational opportunities Job readiness Spiritual development
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The Women and Children's Shelter provides a safe haven for women and women with children. Many we serve suffer from years of drug and alcohol abuse and physical abuse and are in need of long term care. More permanent solutions are provided through:

• Drug and alcohol recovery
• Education and career training
• Spiritual development
• Transitional housing

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SEARCH AND RESCUE VAN The Search and Rescue Van goes out at night, distributing food, blankets, clothing and the hand of friendship to individuals sleeping on the streets of Seattle. This last year the volunteers on the Search and Rescue Van served over 4,000 cups of hot chocolate and thousands of blankets. This service to Seattle’s homeless community makes the difference between life and death for some sleeping on the streets.

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YOUTH

We reach out to youth through partnership with other community services, agencies, church and local groups. This network of resources help young people turn their lives around:

• After-school and weekend activities
• Bible studies and life-skills programs
• Spiritual and emotional support

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	RECOVERY Our residential recovery programs are setting people free from their debilitating addictions: New Creations is for men and is located in the Men's Shelter downtown. New Vision for men is housed in a historic building in the Capital Hill neighborhood. Riverton Place for men, set in south end of Seattle. The Oaks Program for women and is housed in the Women and Children's Shelter.
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TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Our transitional housing facility for women provides women and children with the critical time and space needed to continue in the healing journey they began at the Mission's Women and Children's Shelter.

• Education and career development
• After-school tutoring
• Spiritual development
• Recreational outings such as hiking and bicycling

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	SENIORS Dedicated staff and volunteers visit lonely, forgotten, elderly citizens throughout the city, offering companionship and love via: Seasonal outings Monthly activities
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EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER

Training is key to ending the cycle of homelessness. The Mission offer men and women the change to learn much needed computer skills and work toward getting their GED.

• The Martin Career Education Center is located on the top floor of the Men's Shelter downtown.
• The Learning and Education Center is housed at the Women and Children's Shelter, Hope Place, in the New Holly neighborhood in South Seattle

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	LEGAL SERVICES Legal matters often present barriers to an individual's full recovery and ability to exit homelessness. In response to this need, the Mission founded Open Door Legal Services in 1999. Since then, we have been providing free legal advice, representation, and referral services to homeless men and women staying in our shelters and the homeless community at large.
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• Men
• Women and Children
• Search and Rescue Van
• Youth
• Seniors
• Recovery Programs
• Transitional Housing
• Educational & Career Opportunities
• Prison Ministries
• Legal Services
• Dental Services
• Meeker St. Emporium