New Supportive Housing Facility Opens in Seattle to Help Homeless Population

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A new supportive housing facility has opened in Seattle to provide assistance to adults experiencing chronic homelessness. The facility, called Sacred Medicine House, aims to target the most vulnerable population in the native community and offers 120 units with essential amenities. Each floor of the facility represents a different tribal region and is adorned with artwork.

This week, there was a new attempt to harm people living on the streets.A suspect drove a car through several tents in Seattle's Pioneer Square on Tuesday, which is why the Sacred Medicine House, a new apartment building for single adults experiencing chronic homelessness, may be opening just in time."We target the most vulnerable population in our native community," said Derrick Bellgarde, Executive Director for the Chief Seattle Club.

"It all really boils down to one thing: we want everyone to be safe and give people housing support that they need," Harrell said.Harrell says it’s ongoing work, but he believes they’re headed in the right direction. FOX 13 News also asked him about the status of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority."The city right now is recognizing some of the missteps they’ve had in the past.

 

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