Pathways for Women

Location

6027 208th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
United States

Hours

Sunday Closed Monday 9:30 am-5:00 pm Tuesday 9:30 am-5:00 pm Wednesday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Thursday 9:30 am-5:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-4:30 pm Saturday Closed
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Currently open!

Contact

Intake Line
Program Staff
This emergency women's shelter has provided safe housing and resources for single women and mothers with children experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County for more than two decades.

Acquired in 1995, YWCA Pathways for Women is a 45-day emergency shelter for single adult women and mothers with children. We strive to give all clients the opportunity to find decent, affordable, and safe housing for themselves and their children.

Clients have their own room and meet regularly with an advocate to develop and execute a Housing Stability Action Plan.

Eligibility & Enrollment
  • Pathways for Women is open to women 18-years and older and mothers with children experiencing homelessness
  • For eligibility and intake details, please call 425.774.9843 x226.

Services Offered

Permanent Housing

Support This Program

Items Needed:
  • Clothes
  • Food
  • Toiletries

Related Events

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10:00 am
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End Date
4:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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End Date
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YWCA's Pathways for Women has provided temporary housing and other aid for women and children for 20 years, but rising costs are straining its resources. Hear from Kresha Green, YWCA's Regional Director of Housing Services, as she discusses how the lack of affordable housing and rising food costs in the last 20 years have exacerbated the community's needs, and what people can do to help.