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. […]
Internationally Recognized Muralist Adds Art to Action
Internationally Recognized Muralist Adds Art to Action The large-scale public artwork that will grace the full two-story front of CFH’s new facility is underway. Guido van Helten – an internationally acclaimed Australian artist known worldwide for his large-scale murals and contemporary street art – arrived in Bellevue just days ago to begin painting. But the […]
Congregations for the Homeless Announces Appointment of New Executive Director
Congregations for the Homeless Announces Appointment of New Executive Director Bellevue, WA – Congregations for the Homeless (CFH), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to serving men experiencing homelessness, is proud to announce the appointment of Troy Christensen as its new Executive Director. Christensen brings a wealth of professional experience and expertise in nonprofit leadership, strategic […]
Adam’s New Home
Adam’s New Home Adam came to CFH in late 2021 after learning about our services from our Outreach Worker. He soon got a job through our partnership with King County Parks and Recreation and joined the Rapid Rehousing Program offered by Catholic Community Services. Adam moved into one of our shelter programs, which rotates among local […]
A Home for Eduardo
A Home for Eduardo Eduardo came to Washington in 2019 to make a better life for himself. With only $20 to his name, Eduardo spent his first night sleeping on the streets of Seattle. He recalls how cold it was and thought he may have made a horrible decision to come to Washington with no […]
The Next Step
The Next Step Emre came to CFH in 2015, after moving to Seattle from New York to pursue a tech job. Although he was able to gain employment, he soon became homeless when he wasn’t able to make enough to pay rent, and he didn’t have any support systems in the area. At CFH, Emre […]
A Jump Start
A Jump Start During the last year, the case management staff helped over 120 of our clients to receive the federal Economic Impact Payments. Several of the men managed to save most of the payments to put towards housing, including Allen and Robert. Allen works full time at a grocery store in Renton […]
Happy Mail
Happy Mail Jon had been homeless for several years, and at age 66, he was in need of both shelter and urgent medical care. He stayed at CFH while undergoing treatments for skin cancer. Here, Jon was able to focus on his health and work with case managers to plan for his next steps. Through […]
Albert
Meet Albert Being homeless doesn’t just mean not having a place to sleep—it also means having to navigate all of the different services meant to help you find stable living. Even with support, this process can feel overwhelming and confusing. When Albert came to CFH earlier this year from another state, he dove straight into […]
Over 15 Years of Service
David understands the value of community and has a huge heart for the homeless. He leads with empathy and a strong desire to care for others. He immerses himself in the lives of his brothers struggling with homelessness and recognizes his calling to help them.” Steve Roberts Former CFH Executive Director David Bowling, Executive Director […]
