Skagit Valley Hospitality House Association

Transition Houses - Barbara's House helps transitioning senior and disabled shelter graduates earn credit paying their rent and bills in a timely manner to help guide future applications for their own residence. Oak/Magnolia and Tenth Street Transition Houses are set up to help transitioning shelter graduates earn credit paying their rent and bills in a timely manner for future applications for their own residence.

Skagit First Step Center - The Skagit First Step Center is a 24/7 emergency temporary homeless center. This location provides 45, individual Pallet Shelter Cabins, with 24/7 onsite management and overnight security. During the cold winter months, we open a cold weather shelter comprised of a large room within the building. The shelter houses up to 28 beds for homeless community members for overnight stays and includes breakfast and dinner. On-site services include hot meals prepared by our cafe, guidance to resources for mental health support, substance abuse support, employment services, and medical visits, Additionally, transportation services, shower facilities, clothing and personal products, and laundry are also included for all residents.

Friendship House Cafe - Provides three daily no-cost meals 365/7 for all shelter residents to include WS, MS, BH, TH, and SFSC. The cafe is open to the public for no cost dinners and bagged lunch meals are distributed daily at select parks 365/7. In addition, the cafe also provides the Hunger 2 Hope Culinary Training Program, helping to support the cafe and provide basic culinary skills, coffee roasting, and job placement to participants.