Shelter
As of December 17, 2021, we are operating one 58 bed, 24/7 supportive shelter program at 161 Pattison Street NE in the ground floor of the Unity Commons building.
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Available Beds
Due to COVID-19, our shelters are closed to the public.
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Lockers
Mail
PHONE
- Guests may use the two dedicated phones in the lounge at Unity Commons to make and receive calls, and receive voicemail to receive messages relating to important issues including, but not limited to medical, mental health and/or social service appointments, family contact and emergency situations. When calling for a shelter guest please dial 360-918-8424 and press option 2 or 3 for the phones that ring in the lounge.
Clothing Closet
- We have a clothing closet accessible to our shelter guests.
- The IW Shelter is well aware of the great need that extends beyond our 58-bed capacity so we have always tried to make any food, coffee, clothing, emergency supplies, and hygiene supplies available to whoever needs it while we are open each day, however, this service is on hold at our new location until we get better settled into our new neighborhood and can assess the potential impacts. Our Navigation Team does have supplies to hand out during outreach hours on Tuesday afternoons by the mitigation site and Olympia Union Gospel Mission.
Replacement ID Cards
Transportation
In 2019, Intercity Transit made all busses in Thurston County free to all riders! Unity Commons has a bus stop very close to the building on Martin Way and the 1, 60, 62A, and 62B all come through very regularly on a daily basis.
When resources are available, the IW Supportive Shelter may support guests by paying for transportation to relocate to family or for job opportunities in other areas. These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
When resources are available, the IW Supportive Shelter may support guests by paying for transportation to relocate to family or for job opportunities in other areas. These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Domestic Violence Fund
Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence/Sexual Assault Fund
The IW Supportive Shelter Domestic Violence fund is a set-aside, pot of money to pay for emergency accommodations when someone is fleeing a violent situation and their perpetrator is believed to be in pursuit of the victim/survivor.
This takes the form of paying for transportation to relocate to family or friends elsewhere and/or paying for an anonymous hotel room while they are being actively pursued. We coordinate closely with area agencies who specialize in this support and connect people to those services whenever possible.
The IW Supportive Shelter Domestic Violence fund is a set-aside, pot of money to pay for emergency accommodations when someone is fleeing a violent situation and their perpetrator is believed to be in pursuit of the victim/survivor.
This takes the form of paying for transportation to relocate to family or friends elsewhere and/or paying for an anonymous hotel room while they are being actively pursued. We coordinate closely with area agencies who specialize in this support and connect people to those services whenever possible.
Showers
The IW Supportive Shelter at Unity Commons has showers available to our shelter guests. There are two single stall restrooms with showers, and one large public restroom facility with 11 shower stalls, 6 toilets, and 4 ADA accessible shower/toilet options. We have roll in shower capabilities.
Laundry
We have two washers and dryers available for our shelter guests at Unity Commons. Guests are responsible for their own laundry and need to follow the guidelines. We can help provide detergent.
Communal kitchen
The IW Supportive Shelter at Unity Commons has a communal kitchen in our lounge space where we serve volunteer meals (please see our shelter meals page under get involved to learn more about our volunteer meal program), and where shelter guests can cook for themselves. All food is communal and we try to provide two meals per day to our shelter guests.
Other meal programs in town are at the Community Kitchen at Salvation Army and the Union Gospel Mission in downtown Olympia.
Other meal programs in town are at the Community Kitchen at Salvation Army and the Union Gospel Mission in downtown Olympia.
Questions?
Call (360) 918-8424 to talk to a staff person or email for additional information.
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