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A new shelter now open in Burlington!

A partnership of the City of Burlington, Friendship House and Skagit County
City of Burlington, First Step Center info page and donation portal: burlingtonwa.gov/821/Skagit-First-Step
Phone number: 360-755-9525                       Address: 465 Pease Rd. Burlington WA 98233
Skagit First Step is a 24/7 emergency temporary homeless center which will include 45 individual Pallet Shelter Cabins and provide 24/7 onsite management and overnight security. Friendship House will be overseeing the management and operations of the facility.

Along with safe, warm places to sleep, on-site services will be available:
  • Mental health support
  • Substance abuse support
  • Employment services
  • Medical visits
  • Meal services
  • Transportation services
  • Laundry
If you would like to stay at the Skagit First Step Center please contact Betty at 360-755-9525 to schedule an appointment.
Current Count as of March 29, 2022
Cabins in use 45
Residents this year, 119

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Reflecting the heart of God by feeding, sheltering, clothing and healing those in need.
Since 1986 

360.336.6138

PO BOX 517 
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

1002 S. 3rd St.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

  • Home
    • About
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • Financial Information
  • Services
    • Emergency Shelter >
      • Women & Children
      • Men
    • Friendship House Cafe >
      • Hunger to Hope
    • Skagit First Step Center
    • Other Services >
      • Transitional Housing
      • Barbaras House
  • Contact
    • Services
    • Staff
    • Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Community Fundraisers and Drives
    • Individual Volunteers
    • Monthly Meal Club
    • Volunteer Group Projects
    • Careers
  • Donate
    • Donate Money
    • Donate Goods
    • Greatest Needs
    • Sponsor
  • Stay Informed
    • Happenings
    • Blog
    • Newsletters
    • Archives
  • Coffee
  • Events
    • Golf by NPSAR
    • Outdoor benefit Concert >
      • Buy Tickets
    • LIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
    • Donor Appreciation