MARY’S PLACE

MISSION
Empowering  homeless women,  children, and families  to reclaim their lives by  providing shelter, nourishment,  resources, healing and hope in  a safe community.

VISION
Mary’s  Place is  a leading voice  for homeless women,  children, and families  in emergency situations. We  empower families to reclaim their  lives by offering community, acceptance,  hope and dignity. Our work keeps struggling  families together and provides practical tools  and resources that help them find housing and employment.  We inspire the community to support homeless women, children,  and families through advocacy, partnerships, volunteerism and philanthropy.

COmpass housing alliance

MISSION
In  the Lutheran  tradition of caring  through service, Compass  Housing Alliance develops and provides  essential services and affordable housing  for homeless and low-income people in the greater  Puget Sound region.

OUR  VISION
We  envision  a world in  which every person  lives in a safe, caring  community.

PLYMOUTH HOUSING

MISSION
Plymouth Housing’s mission is to eliminate homelessness and address its causes by preserving, developing, and operating safe, quality, supportive housing and by providing adults experiencing homelessness with opportunities to stabilize and improve their lives.

VISION
Housing is the first step in helping those who face homelessness transform their lives. Our comprehensive approach provides hope. Our dream is one where every person has a home and a better quality of life.

JUbilee women’s center

MISSION
Jubilee Women’s Center supports women experiencing poverty to build stable and fulfilling futures, one extraordinary woman at a time. Led by the guiding principle that women of all races and cultures are to be treated with respect and dignity, Jubilee provides programs and services that empower women to make positive life changes.

VISION
We believe:

…a self-determined woman can rise above her circumstances, and we help her build the skills and vision to do so.

…in a holistic approach to supporting women and addressing the complex reasons they experience poverty and homelessness.

…women need time to heal from trauma and crisis to make positive life changes.

…in the power of community to overcome isolation, create a support network, and build connections.

…success is measured differently for each woman; all steps, big and small, move a woman toward a more fulfilling future.

…women whose journey brings them to Jubilee will emerge empowered and self-sufficient, with a safety net of support.

the seattle public library

MISSION
The  Seattle  Public Library  brings people, information  and ideas together to enrich  lives and build community.

OUR VISION FOR SEATTLE
A  city  where imagination  and opportunity thrive.

king county library system

MISSION
To inspire the people of King County to succeed through ideas, interaction and information.

VISION
A world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow.