Help Us Keep Our Community Sheltered!
About Serenity House of Clallam County
In operation since 1982, Serenity House of Clallam County is the leading housing organization, working to resolve homelessness and housing insecurity for low-income families, seniors, individuals, and people with disabilities. Serenity House divides its work into five departments in order to give the most efficient services over the widest possible range to low-income families, homeless, and those in danger of become homeless.
Current Need: New Heat Pump for Thrift Store
The Serenity Thrift Store in Sequim, Washington strives to offer our community high-quality clothing, furniture, household goods, and more. Our Main Store, Showcase, and Appliance Store provide essential revenue to support the vital projects of Serenity House of Clallam County, contributing to 11% of our operations budget. However, as we prepare for the winter, we urgently need a new HVAC system, specifically a heat pump, to ensure our store remains a warm and welcoming space for shoppers and staff alike.
We're aiming to raise $25,000 to install this needed heat pump and keep our store comfortable throughout the cold winters in Sequim. By selecting "Thrift Store Heat Pump" in the drop down menu, your donation will directly support this cause, helping us continue to serve the community and provide essential funding for homeless and housing projects in Clallam County.
Join us in this effort—donate now, and help us spread the word by sharing our campaign with your friends and family. Thank you for your generosity and support!
Serenity House of Clallam County - Overall (01.01.23-12.31.23)Your donations have gone towards our operations across all departments. Here is a glimpse of what was done from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
- Served 3,240 households in Clallam County Communities providing rents, move in costs, eviction prevention funds and shelter to our population.
- Employ 70 staff members and furnish them with steady jobs, competitive salaries, paid time off, and health benefits.
- Serve on the Homeless Task Force, Housing Solution Committee, the Continuum of Care for the state, and participate in state and local forums.
- Served 1,779 individuals through the Coordinated Entry System.
- Placed 6 chronically homeless individuals into our permanent supportive apartments.
- Paid over $2.4 million to local landlords and over $200,000 to utility companies on behalf of 598 households through the Eviction Rental Assistance Program 2.0.
- Provided rents, essential services, hotels, and move in costs for 499 households.
- Permanent Supportive Housing – Served 101 households in 3 apartment buildings and 10 units of transitional housing.
- 152 bed shelter capacity, as of February 2022
- Provided 921 guests with 30,905 bed nights.
- Our kitchen served 63,875 meals.
- In November 2022, the Department of Health & Human Services, Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic and Serenity House implemented a 2-year pilot program for 4 beds of respite care, housed in the shelter. After one year of operations, the respite program has served 21 patients and expanded to 6 beds.
- Two units of family shelter for literally homeless families served 17 families, exiting them into housing.
- Served 149 people between the ages of 18 to 24.
- Working on a program with Clallam County Sheriff’s Department to support youth 18 to 24 coming out of the justice system.
If you would like to donate via check, donations can be mailed to:
Serenity House of Clallam County
PO Box 4047
Port Angeles, WA 98363