SHARE Shelter

With Washington state now sheltering in place, Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook and our partner SHARE/WHEEL (since 1996) have expanded the hours of our nightly shelter to provide safe, 24-hour housing for 14 residents. These residents now have a … Continued

MC2 worked with church members in 2019 to create a space next to Hygiene Center that helped Maple Leaf SHARE residents get ready for day. The room is designated for ironing clothes or as a quiet place in the evening … Continued

As is often the case, we inspire and challenge our youth. These days we see more and more, our ‘future’ speaks to us. Many ‘thanks’ to Eckstein M.S. student who spent time organizing and delivering on our shelter here in … Continued

Aegis Living @ Ravenna sponsored a warm clothing drive this past Holiday Season for the coed shelter at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook. Pictured is Sue Donovan of Aegis-Ravenna with MC2 contact. In the Fall of 2018 she walked the shelter accommodations and asked if a warm clothing drive for the residents would … Continued

The art presentation, ‘Homelessness: Disgrace of a Wealthy Nation’ was held this past week and the turnout was a good one.  The issue of homelessness is everywhere in our daily lives and this effort staged at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church … Continued

Save the date! A timely and intimate portrayal of a collective struggle; the twenty five piece art series takes the medium to a life size experience. Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook welcomes all to join us on this journey of exploration through the work of artist Keith Artz. Since 1996 … Continued

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 Willamette University ‘Take a Break’ program recent visit to Seattle focused their Spring Break program on issues of homelessness in our NW region. Students shared that they too see the challenges in their school town of Salem, Oregon. Having the opportunity to immerse themselves in … 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

Seattle Waldorf School is in the same neighborhood as the Maple Leaf SHARE shelter.  Located at the Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook, the opportunity for students to support and experience engagement at the shelter has happened this month in … Continued

Since the reemergence of the SHARE shelter at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church (and the city at large), folks have returned to the Community Shelter Meal as one way to connect with residents.  This month (November) the crew got some unusual … 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

In the Fall Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook plans a 100 sack lunch effort as part of their ‘Gods Work, Our Hands’ campaign. Support from Thrivent Financial provides the fixin’s and the church provides the ‘hands’.  This concerted effort benefits … Continued

The Community Shelter Meal hosted at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook brought out the usual volunteers this past April. Only difference, Shelter closed. Due to serious long term funding problems, the Power Lunch representatives (made up of representatives from … 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

Maple Leaf Lutheran Church donates kitchen/sleeping space for 20 shelter coed residents every night of the year. Welcoming community volunteers to support the shelter with aSunday meal is a monthly effort and very much appreciated. Because they care! The vegetarian … 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

‘Many hands make light work’ so the saying goes.  With the community pulling together monthly, residents of the SHARE shelter at Maple Leaf do their part to work together.  A sit down dinner with dessert served as well, makes for … Continued

Smoked Field Roast brand meat substitute, tofu and assorted veggies, salad and bread were on the menu for the evening.  A delicious dessert followed.  Eating outdoors in June can be a ‘coin toss’ experience.  On this day the weather cooperated … 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

The monthly Community Shelter Meal dates for Spring 2014 are set.  If you would like to sign up to serve, prep or donate to the vegetarian meal for the Maple Leaf SHARE shelter, email Terry at ml.outreach@comcast.net. Community Shelter Meal … 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

Residents get ready to prepare their Thanksgiving Day meal.  Donated by Green Skunk Medical in the Maple Leaf community, residents also enjoyed dessert donations from Annie at Two Dog Yoga and Maple Leaf Lutheran Church members.  Abundance!

Generous hearts and minds take many forms.  Purchase of the  holiday meal for residents of the Maple Leaf SHARE Shelter in Meadowbrook were donated by Green Skunk Medical in the Maple Leaf community.  Ownership and staff at the facility graciously … Continued

The Community Shelter Meal for November was a delicious success.  To organize a big meal such as this takes many hands and many schedules.  SHARE staff get advance notice, residents plan it on their Sunday calendar and volunteers in the … 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

In partnership with Sustainable NE Seattle and Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook, MC2 hosts the Community Shelter Meal for SHARE Coed Shelter residents.  With Sunday Night Football on the tube, residents and community relax with a wonderful sit down … Continued