Catholic Housing Services

Creating safety and stability for vulnerable people and building community are the heart and soul of Catholic Housing Services’ mission.

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Serving People of All Beliefs

 

Catholic Housing Services seeks to build better lives, stronger families, and healthier communities across western Washington. Established in 1979, CHS develops, owns, or manages more than 2,200 affordable housing units at 54 properties.

The benefits of a place to call home are many, including long-term housing stability, stronger relationships, and the opportunity for residents to become more fully engaged with the community around them.

We partner with Catholic Community Services to provide supportive services for people who have experienced homelessness, low-income seniors, farmworker families, and those who have special physical and mental needs.

As a major provider and developer of affordable housing in western Washington, we have a unique role in:

  • Creating affordable housing that meets specific needs in each community
  • Supporting marginalized communities
  • Maintaining healthy, beautiful, and dignified homes in communities of choice
  • Advocating for policies that ensure access to housing for our most vulnerable community members
  • Working with partners to ensure residents have the support they need to thrive

Permanent Housing

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Our Permanent Housing Properties include housing for homeless, low-income and special needs individuals, and families. We are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty by providing subsidized housing coupled with supportive services on-site. Our housing programs instill hope and an opportunity to consider other possibilities for a person’s life. New residents are welcomed by their neighbors, and are invited to take part in the many community activities.

Transitional Housing

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Transitional Housing gives residents an opportunity to save money for permanent housing and get back on their feet. Many of our transitional housing properties offer a variety of essential supportive services, such as housing counseling, employment assistance, computer access and drug and alcohol recovery support.

Housing Initiatives

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Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services have implemented initiatives that focus on Communities of Concern, which are communities of color and rural communities that are disproportionately affected by poverty and have yet to fully benefit from the economic opportunities in our state.

Senior Housing

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Aging in place can be daunting for people without a safety net of family or other supports. Our Senior Housing projects provide rental subsidies from HUD, on-site social services, and partnerships with other providers to ensure residents have what they need to live in dignity and age in place in their homes.