Support Renton Shelter, ARISE

Donating is the fastest way to make a difference as we navigate the impact and ever changing landscape of this virus. If you would like to give your time, please see our post for Food Distribution Volunteers.

Catholic Community Services ARISE shelter is responding to theCOVID-19 pandemic in order to protect and support the homeless community in Renton. ARISE is sheltering medically fragile and elderly individuals and families experiencing homelessness in hotels in order to prevent vulnerable people from contracting COVID-19. Sheltering vulnerable individuals in hotels allows for social distancing at the main shelter. Hotels provide a safe place for clients to stay home in accordance with current public health and state orders. Catered and delivered meals support nutrition and allow everyone to stay inside as much as possible. Reducing the need to leave the hotel minimizes possible exposure and spread of the virus in the community. As the pandemic evolves the number of clients needing to shelter in hotels will increase. ARISE is also hiring an additional staff member to sanitize the shelter. CCS is requesting cash donations in order to ensure that clients will be able to stay in hotels and receive meals until the crisis is over. Donations will be used to pay for hotel stays, catered meals for guests, and additional staffing costs.

To donate directly to ARISE shelter, visit the ARISE donation page.