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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jim Moves Home Recently, Jim received the keys to a CFH house in Kirkland. Case Manager Mike shared: “Jim has dealt with numerous issues and setbacks that have knocked him down to where he was about to just give up. This is a picture I honestly had […]
Jarell Brings Joy to the Shelter Jarell and puppet Zoe Meet Zoe the puppet. Though small in stature, Zoe has helped to bring a smile to the faces of so many. Of course, we like to think that behind every great puppet is a great person—in […]
Founded in 1993, PorchLight is a nonprofit organization helping unhoused men in East King County regain stability through safe shelter and comprehensive support that addresses health, housing, and self-sufficiency.
PorchLight recognizes that the ground we stand on is the traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples. We honor their past and present connection to this land and are grateful for their stewardship, which continues to inspire our work creating spaces of safety, belonging, and renewal.
