Community Resources
Support, connection, and compassion for life’s challenges.Sometimes we all need a little – or a lot – of help with life’s complexities
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church offers this curated list of organizations and ministries that reflect our mission of Refuge, Renewal, and Reach. These resources are here to support you, your neighbors, and our wider community. If you’re facing a significant life challenge, we hope this page is a starting point. For additional support, please reach out to our Care Team Coordinator; she wll listen and get you help.
Housing, Shelter & Food Resources
- Imagine Housing – Affordable housing and supportive services for individuals and families.
- Sophia Way Women’s Shelter – Shelter and support for women experiencing homelessness.
- PorchLight – Partnering with men and the community to create a path from homelessness to living.
- Facing Homelessness (Seattle) – Builds relationships and community-based solutions to homelessness.
- Men’s Shelter (Eastgate) – Overnight shelter and support services for men on the Eastside.
- Compass Housing Alliance – Affordable housing, emergency shelter, and support services across the Puget Sound region.
- Bellevue Salvation Army – Emergency assistance, shelter, and community programs.
- Guide for People Living in Vehicles – Practical resources and legal guidance for vehicle dwellers in King County.
- Findhelp.org – Type in your zip code – get connected to local food banks, free groceries and emergency aid. No strings…just help.
If you are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, please call the Crisis Line: 2-1-1
Family & Infant Support
- Babies of Homelessness – Delivers diapers, formula, and essentials directly to families experiencing homelessness in King and Snohomish Counties
Faith-Based Ministries & Advocacy
ith-Based Ministries & Advocacy
- ELCA – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- ELCA Advocacy – Faith-based public policy engagement
- ELCA World Hunger – Global and local hunger relief
- Lutheran Community Services – Mental health, refugee support, and family services
- Lutheran World Relief– International development and disaster response
- Lutheran Campus Ministry – Support for college students in faith and life
- Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns Council – Collaborative interfaith action addressing local needs
- Faith Action Network – Interfaith advocacy for justice and equity
- Holden Village – Lutheran retreat center for renewal, learning, and community in the North Cascades
Community Support & News
- Jubilee Reach – Wraparound services for families, students, and schools in Bellevue
- “The Spirit” NW Synod Newsletter – Newsletter of the NW Washington Synod (ELCA)
We are a church of Refuge, Renewal and Reach
Explore trusted resources for housing, family support, and faith-based outreach. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church offers compassionate connections for life’s many challenges.
