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Hope is Still in Bloom
At EGH, our core values inform our decisions: Respect, Inclusion, Community, and Empathy (RICE). When grappling with whether to cancel this year’s annual dinner because of the coronavirus epidemic, our Board of Directors honed in on community, prioritizing the health...
Changes at EGH & How You Can Help!
With our kitchen renovation project drawing near, EGH is preparing to make some major changes at our Day Center! At this time we will NOT be accepting any more clothing donations, in order that we can save and prepare space for our upcoming day center renovation. We...
Zenashe Earns U.S. Citizenship
Zenashe Ewnetu (L) immigrated to the United States from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with her two young children in 2013. She fled domestic violence and abuse perpetrated by her children’s father who vowed to kill her if she ever returned. In May 2017, Zenashe began working...
Happy Holidays!
First, let me just say, thank you! If you’re reading this, I suspect you understand how finding a warm, safe space to rest, eat hot nutritious food, bathe, and feel welcomed can positively impact a woman experiencing homelessness. But let me elaborate on what...
2019 #GivingTuesday
“I love Elizabeth Gregory Home! There is no other shelter program in Seattle that makes you feel like home.” Brenda #GivingTuesday was founded in response to the promotion of over-consumption driven by Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Each year on the Tuesday after...
EGH Launches Fall Coat Drive
Autumn is nearly here, and I am always curious about when the clocks will change back to standard time. This year, it lands on November 3rd. For me, that extra hour feels like a treat, an hour for rest and replenishment. But for those who are homeless, it means one...