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Our excellent staff is committed to the empowerment of Friendship House guests and others who are homeless. As one staff person put it: “Friendship House isn’t the bottom, it is a step up.” Staff members receive ongoing in-service training and adhere to the Ethical Standards of Human Services.


Mailing Address:

Friendship House

PO Box 517

Mt. Vernon, WA 98273


Administrative Office:

922 S. Third Street

PHONE:  360-336-6138

FAX:  360-336-5838



Marie Marchand, Executive Director

Marie@SkagitFriendshipHouse.org

360-336-6138


Yvonne Bennett, Women’s House Manager

Yvonne@SkagitFriendshipHouse.org

360-336-2418


Kathie Peterson, Men’s House Manager

kathie@skagitfriendshiphouse.org

360-336-2135


Kristie Kaaland, Kitchen Manager

Kristie@SkagitFriendshipHouse.org

360-336-2135


Jadie Dahl, Development Associate

jadie@skagitfriendshiphouse.org

360-336-6138