الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُم بِاللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ سِرًّا وَعَلاَنِيَةً فَلَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلاَ خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلاَ هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ
“Those who spend their wealth [in Allah ‘s way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly – they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve” (Qur’an 2:274).
Who We Are
- Since 1999, Muslim Housing Services (MHS) has served low-income and homeless families in Seattle and throughout King County. We were founded due to the urgent need of culturally and linguistically competent programs and staff, after noticing that many families were not able to access mainstream services. Many of our clients are from refugee and immigrant families, especially those from East Africa and the Middle East. We happily serve anyone who qualifies for our programs regardless of background.
- We believe in the Housing First approach – that it is necessary for families to have shelter before they can be expected to make progress in the areas of employment, education, and becoming self-sufficient. We remove the barrier of housing and then work with clients to reach goals in other areas of life.
Our Programs
Homelessness Prevention
- Low-income renters with 3-day/eviction notices are given short-term assistance to prevent them from becoming homeless.
Rapid Re-Housing
- Homeless clients move into apartments owned by private landlords and MHS provides rent assistance depending on the level of need of the family.
Transitional Housing
- MHS manages these units, which large homeless families rent from us temporarily for very reduced amounts.
anon Case Management
Clients in all of our programs receive culturally & linguistically appropriate case management to help them get back on their feet and become self-sufficient.
When clients meet with their case managers, they discuss whatever barriers they are trying to overcome. Common ones include:
- Employment
- Education
- Language barriers
- Healthcare
- Domestic violence
- Legal or immigration issues
Case managers connect clients to resources and help them troubleshoot ways to overcome these challenges. They provide advice on navigating systems that many clients are new to.
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- Food distribution, especially for Ramadan and Eid
- English class for Arabic-speaking clients
- Furniture and household donations for newly-housed families
- Back to school backpacks and school supplies for kids
- Youth soccer program
- Diaper distribution
Youth Soccer Program
Our youth soccer program provides:
- Supportive environment
- Interpersonal skills
- Staying active
- Mentoring
The program aims to install/maintain a positive outlook in our participants, and these skills can be applied in their daily lives.
2017 Figures
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Homelessness Prevention Programs: 216 households/ 575 individuals
Transitional Housing/Rapid Re-Housing Programs: 136 households/ 593 individuals
Total Assisted in 2017: 352 households/ 1,168 individuals
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80 families (276 individuals)
Our Diverse Staff
- Provide quality and efficient services
- Negotiate with landlords
- Advocate for clients
- No language barriers
- Relevant Resources and connections
Goals
Donation
MHS is a 501(c)3 charity, and we appreciate the following types of donations:
– Monetary
– Furniture & household items
– Used cars
– Food
– Please call us at 206-723-1712 or email info@muslim-housing.org to set up donation time or to inquire about other types of donations
“MHS is one of the only programs that don’t treat people just like another intake – your problems become theirs. I honestly believe [my case manager] believed in me more than I did in myself at times.” – Suhayla
Address
6727 Rainier Ave S. #26
Seattle, WA 98118
We are located in Brighton Apartments, and have our own entrance around the back.
Phone: 206-723-1712
Fax: 206-723-6891
Hours
Monday: 10am-6pm
Tuesday: 10am-6pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-6pm
Friday: 10am-1:15; 2:30-6pm
*If you are coming to apply for the first time, please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
