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Men's Shelter offered by Catholic Community Services' St. Martin de Porres Shelter

1561 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, WA 98134

Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
Men, ages 50 and older. Can serve those convicted of a sex offense, as well as other offenses. Accepts service animals with documentation and current vaccination records. Shelter has ADA compliant doors, a bathroom stall and a shower, but aisles are narrow and sleeping area lacks space to store a mobility device alongside sleeping mats.
Hours
Shelter is open 24 hours daily.
Application process
Call for information on referral process. Openings are infrequent.
Fees
None.
Service area
King, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Spanish

Focus Population

  • Single Men
  • Sex Offenders
  • Formerly Incarcerated

Age Group

  • Older Adults (65+)
Provides a 24-hour shelter for men ages 50 and older, with indefinite lengths of stay. Offers shelter clients the following:
  • Cubicles
  • Blankets
  • Laundry facilities
  • Showers
  • Clothing
  • Housing assistance
  • Hot coffee
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Memorial services for former clients
  • A social room
  • Referrals to other community resources
  • Medical care with a registered nurse
  • 3 light meals served daily
Program does not involve any required religious components.
Data provided by
Washington 211
Providing organization
Catholic Community Services' St. Martin de Porres Shelter
St. Martin de Porres Shelter provides safe and dignified shelter for homeless men ages 50 and older. The shelter opened in October 1984, in response to the growing need for an emergency shelter for this special population of older men who are vulnerable to the weather, street predators, and illness. The shelter currently operates at full capacity of 52 men daily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.