We provide safe and comfortable shelter for a diverse community of homeless women, particularly those most vulnerable.
We strive to create an environment of dignity, respect and compassion. We recognize the intrinsic value of every woman and honor her unique experience.

Description:
Noel House opened in December of 1990 as a permanent emergency shelter for homeless women. We fill a crucial need in our community for a women only emergency shelter, providing safe, overnight sleeping facilities, meals, hygiene supplies, showers, mail and phone message services, secure storage, women's advocacy and case management along with a support system for every woman involved with Noel House Programs.Under the sponsorship of the Archdiocesan Housing Authority Noel House Programs has grown to provide services to over 200 women a night within Noel House Shelter, the Women's Referral Center (WRC); (an evening only program, providing meal and referral services to outside shelter) and other community based programs. Together with staff and volunteers, Noel House Programs function to keep homeless women off the streets.

History:
Noel House, started in December 1990 as a winter response to the growing numbers of homeless women in Seattle. The program has grown over the years to currently include 4 community-based shelters housing up to 25 women nightly, St. Marks Cathedral shelter housing 25 women nightly, the Women's Referral Center serving meals and making referrals to area shelters for up to 150 women nightly; all in addition to the 40 women in residence at Noel House proper.

Office fax number: (206)441-0350

Address:

120 Bell Street #103 Seattle, WA 98121 This location is NOT handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.noelhouse.org

Directions:

Located in Belltown between 1st and 2nd on Bell Street.

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No