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Redmond partners with several organizations to enable people to
find and retain housing that meets their needs, whether
transitional, rental, or ownership. Additional resources are
available on the City’s Human Services page,
and through A
Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH). A number of service providers in the community provide
temporary (12-18 months) housing for individuals and families who
are either homeless or in threat of homelessness. Some of the
resources for transitional housing include:
Hopelink (formerly Multi-Service
Centers)
Hopelink offers a variety of services including assistance with
food, shelter, utilities, family support, childcare, and
transportation. Hopelink's food bank has helped feed thousands. In
addition to their own programs, Hopelink partners with a number of
service agencies to provide transitional housing in Redmond and
elsewhere in the region. 425-869-6000
www.hope-link.org
Friends of Youth
Friends of Youth offers housing and training programs for families
and individuals to age 25. Friends of Youth operates a transitional
housing program in Redmond and other Puget Sound locations. 425-869-6490;
www.friendsofyouth.org
Catholic Community Services
In addition to offering shelter, training, and meal programs,
Catholic Community Services is a partner in providing transitional
housing on the Eastside. 425-643-1937;
www.ccsww.org
YWCA Family Village
The YWCA Family Village, located in the heart of downtown Redmond,
offers transitional housing and training programs. They also have a
clothing bank to help provide the perfect suit or dress to wear for
job interviews. 425-556-1350;
www.ywcaworks.org
Downpayment Assistance
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has partnered with
ARCH to create a down payment assistance program for first time
homebuyers. For qualifying information on the "House Key Plus ARCH"
loans, contact Karen Carlson at the WSHFC at 206-287-4413 or
karencarlson@wshfc.org.
Housing Repair Programs
The King County Housing Repair Program provides 0% interest loans
and grants for a variety of home and rental property repairs and
improvements. Funds are available to qualifying households for
rental rehabilitation, handicap access modification, and
improvements in safety and energy efficiency. For more information
or to apply for these programs, contact King County at 206-296-7640
or e-mail at
housing.repair@kingcounty.gov.
A Regional
Coalition for Housing (ARCH). Local organization dedicated
to increasing the supply of housing for low- and moderate-income
families on the Eastside.
Washington Homeownership Center. Statewide nonprofit
connecting those in search of ownership housing opportunities with
the resources they need to achieve it.
Washington State
Housing Finance Commission. Statewide self-sustaining
agency whose mission is to expand the availability of housing and
community services to Washington residents.
A number of other resources for housing needs and other human
service programs can be found by visiting the City of Redmond's
Human Services page or
the Services Directory
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