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website: rentonwa.gov
City of Renton - 1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
December 1, 2014
For more information contact:
Karen Bergsvik, Human Services Manager, 425-430-6652
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Renton Severe Weather Shelter to Remain Open Monday, December 1
RENTON: Due to low temperatures, the City of Renton is partnering with Catholic Community Services to keep
the Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) at Renton Harambee Center open on Monday, December 1. The shelter is
located at Renton Harambee Center, 316 South 3rd St. in downtown Renton. Check in and registration begins
at 8:30 p.m. The shelter will close at 8 a.m., and all must vacate.
All are welcome. The SWS is available for single women and men, couples, and homeless families with children
who are living on the streets or in vehicles; separate sleeping spaces have been prepared for men, women,
and for families with children. The SWS will be operated by Catholic Community Services staff and volunteers
from the greater Renton community. All must register at the door. As with all shelters, rules for the health and
safety of clients, staff and the broader community will apply.
There are also shelters open in Kent, and Seattle. Please contact the Crisis Clinic by dialing 2-1-1 to access
shelter information in these other areas or use this link for a list of winter shelters operating throughout King
County http://cehkc.org/scope/shelters.aspx.
Please help by sharing, posting, and distributing this announcement. A flyer is also attached, which you can
post on your door.
For more information please contact the City of Renton, Human Services office at 425 -430-6600. The office
will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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