SHARE Shelter

Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in NE Seattle’s Meadowbrook neighborhood has hosted a 20 resident coed shelter since 1996. With expanded resources (showers, TV, storage, quiet room and shelter kitchen) the ‘welcoming’ spirit is evident as one walks the Community Hall. SHARE staff recently added case management (2017) with the goal of identifying needs not always realized … Continued

After a contentious arrival of Tent City 3 to the Meadowbrook neighborhood in 2007, a group of community neighbors volunteered to cook a meal for the arriving TC 3 guests. The volunteers also signed up to provide a meal for the 20 indoor shelter residents at … Continued

Cafe Javasti operates two cafes in the north end of Seattle. One on 5th Ave (Maple Leaf) and the other, on 35th in Wedgwood. Each has their own distinctive ambiance and both are active in giving back to the community. Co-owners … Continued

The issues and challenges of homelessness are numerous.  The residents of the Maple Leaf Shelter have sought shelter here since 1996.  Often the issues of compartmentalization create daily tension and incompatibility. Shelters may not have showers (we do), so residents … Continued

Each Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season, the residents of Maple Leaf SHARE shelter need a place to be safe and warm.  Most government buildings and public space opportunities are not available.  This year is no different.  Not only does MC2 … Continued

With the 50th annual Super Bowl held on the west coast this season, a 3pmgame started the fun early. MC2 invited residents to a casual day of relaxation and food. Another generous donation by Lake City’s Papa Murphys Pizza filled … Continued

Practicing compassion  takes on many forms. This November, Girl Scout Troop ‘Daisy’s’ and Moms planned a pizza meal. Benefiting  the Maple Leaf  SHARE shelter gave all a chance to sit down and learn more about how people try and cope … Continued

We all have heard the family shout out as we’d go out the door; did you brush your teeth?!  With the Maple Leaf Shelter operation, that can’t always happen.  The facility at the church site does support a hygiene center and … Continued

This past May, community of NE Seattle held their shelter meal for the residents at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church. On the same Sunday, I spent the afternoon harvesting lettuce at the Meadowbrook Community Garden to be donated to the Lake … Continued

Students from Willamette University visiting the Meadowbrook neighborhood donated a  pizza meal to the residents of Maple Leaf Shelter this past Wednesday evening. Papa Murphy’s Take Home Pizza in Lake City offered discounted rates to the visiting student group. The … Continued

5th Annual Empty Bowls benefiting North HelplineSunday May 4, 2014 Noon-3 pmThe commons at Nathan Hale High School, 10750 30th Ave NE Select a handcrafted bowl created by local students and artisans. Enjoy live music while savoring a meal of … Continued

Residents of the Seattle shelter at the Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook accepted the invitation to arrive early and enjoy an exciting day of watching Seahawk football.  Like many in Seattle, residents were gathered around the TV to watch … Continued

Nickelsville Shelter Fundraiser at Keystone Church in Wallingford served up delicious pancakes on the seasonally cool Saturday.  Karen and Terry V enjoyed the meal and opportunity to meet some of the residents, as well.  Seemed like a great turn out … Continued

MC2’s shelter partner, Seattle Housing and Resource Effort (SHARE) is joining a coalition with Transit Riders Union, Nickelsville, WHEEL (Women’s Housing Equality and Enhancement League)and SAFE (Standing Against Foreclosures and Evictions) to encourage the Committee to End Homelessness in King … Continued