Amplifying Voices: Client Advisory Group

Amplifying Voices: Client Advisory Group At PorchLight, we strive to provide compassionate, effective support to unhoused men on their journey from homelessness to stability. In keeping with our mission, we have launched a new initiative: the PorchLight Client Advisory Group, a vital forum created to amplify the voices and experiences of those we serve. Through […]
Ethical Storytelling

Our Commitment to Ethical Storytelling At PorchLight, we understand the power of stories to illuminate the human experience, foster empathy, and drive change. Every day, we are entrusted with caring and protecting deep, personal stories. They are not just narratives but raw expressions of personal journeys, despair, resilience, trauma, and transformation. As a non-profit, we […]
PorchLight Statement on Johnson v Grants Pass

PorchLight Statement on Johnson v Grants Pass Johnson v. Grants Pass is the most important Supreme Court case about homelessness in 40 years. The decision to lift the ban on the criminalization of homelessness is deeply disappointing and represents a significant step backward in our efforts to build a compassionate and inclusive society. Criminalizing homelessness […]
The Irony of Celebrating One Year in Our New Home

The Irony of Celebrating One Year in Our New Home As we celebrate the first anniversary in our new building, we are reminded of the profound irony that underlies our joy. While we are so thankful to have this space and appreciate the many years it took to become a reality, our daily mission at […]
Introducing Our 3-Year Strategic Plan

Introducing Our 3-Year Strategic Plan PorchLight’s three-year Strategic Plan is the culmination of collaborative efforts between our board members, executive director, and senior leadership team. As a beacon of hope and support within our community, PorchLight’s commitment to fostering positive change and enhancing the lives of those we serve resonates in the vision for this […]
Many Voices, One Mission: Building a Path to Stability

Many Voices, One Mission: Building a Path to Stability To end the homelessness of every man who walks through our doors, our case managers, behavioral health team, and shelter support staff work tirelessly every day to support our clients’ complicated and unique needs. Housing Ends Homelessness But the work to end homelessness in King County […]
PorchLight 2024 Legislative Agenda

2024 Legislative Agenda At PorchLight, we fight to end the homelessness of every individual who walks through our doors. That work is dependent on housing availability on the Eastside of King County, a place that is becoming less affordable each day. And so, for the first time in our history, PorchLight is publishing a Legislative […]
New Building, New Name, Same Mission

Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) is pleased to announce we are transitioning to a new name: PorchLight. Our name change comes after considerable thought, research, and many conversations with important stakeholders. Since October 1993, when CFH welcomed its first guest, the name “Congregations for the Homeless” has served us well. But perceptions and attitudes about […]
Hiring A Substance Use Disorder Professional Strengthens CFH Continuum of Care

Hiring A Substance Use Disorder Professional Strengthens CFH Continuum of Care The goal at Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) is to provide a space for men to find their way out of homelessness. For some people, that includes addressing the unique barriers they may face with substance use disorders. According to research, 38 percent of […]
Welcome Home: New Facility Now Open

Welcome Home: New Facility Now Open Thanks to our amazing donors and supporters in the community, we are thrilled to announce that we have moved into our new home on Eastgate Avenue! It is a momentous occasion that marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for CFH, our clients, staff, volunteers, and donors. […]