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Emergency Services Program- for rent assistance see information and guidelines below.  

This program provides partial emergency rent assistance, gasoline vouchers or bus tickets on a walk-in basis only on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon. Help is restricted to only one of the three areas.  There are limitations on the number of people we can help each Tuesday.  Assistance is on a first come first served basis.   The Emergency Services Program is located in space provided by the Church of the Good Shepherd at 345 S. 312th in Federal Way in the lower hall of the church.  (Please do not call the Church or go to the Church's office).   No applications will be accepted after 11:45 a.m.   Please park in the large gravel parking lot on the west side of the church and enter the hall next to the small portable.      Also, the program offers information and referrals to other community resources.

Eligibility:
  1. Service Area: Must live within the following Zip Codes: 98003 or 98023 - Federal Way;  98001- South of 272nd and West of 51st only - Auburn and 98422 - NE Tacoma.
  2. Client/household may only be assisted once in a 24-month period.
  3. Cannot be more than 1 month behind for rent assistance. 
  4. Annual income level must be at 40% of King County Medium Income or below based on family size. For example, that is $48,200 or below for a family of 2 or $60,280. or below for a family of 4.
  5. If qualified for rent assistance can only assist with a portion of the monthly total amount of rent paid out of pocket.  The amount will be in the form of a promise and the client will have up to 30 days to obtain proof of ability to pay rent amount above the portion approved by FWCCN.  Client will return with proof and, if approved, the amount from the FWCCN will be mailed direct to apartment/leasing mgr, landlord or property management.  
  6. Approval to contact apartment management, landlord or property manager. 
 Documentation required:
  •      ID: Driver's license/ last 4 digits of SS#
  • ​     Valid drivers license for gasoline voucher
  •      Lease/rental agreement 
  •      Proof of current status of amount owed on rent
  •       Income verification
COVID restrictions have been lifted, however, masks
can be worn if wanted.    

Funding is provided through government grants, fundraisers, local churches, service organizations and private donations.   
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CLICK HERE FOR AN EMERGENCY SERVICES REFERRAL INformation 

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Community Suppers

FWCCN provides 2 free  meals weekly to those in need in our community.  The two locations  are as follows: ​
Christian Faith Center
33645 20th Ave. S. 
Federal Way, WA
Mondays, 5:00-6:00 pm
Church of the Good Shepherd and
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
345 S 312th (Church of the Good Shepherd)
Federal Way, WA
Saturdays, 1:00-2:00 pm
South King County Community Meals
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SOS (Supper Outreach Services) Program-suspended due to covid

Provided in conjunction with our weekly meals. FWCCN volunteers solicit, collect and distribute donated items such as coats, hats, gloves, blankets, tarps and personal hygiene supplies to the homeless and needy who attend the Community Suppers or require Emergency Services.