About KITH

KITH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of neighbors creating housing solutions.  For over 20 years, KITH has provided transitional and longer-term housing, case management and practical support for individuals and families in East King County, helping them move out of homelessness.

KITH's Vision: To assist individuals and families who are facing a crisis of homelessness by providing housing and services to help them become stable and self-sufficient.

KITH helps our clients fulfill their practical needs and supports them as they strive to reach independence, step-by-step.  We stabilize families in housing, helping parents and children to achieve their goals and potential and to break the cycle of poverty.

KITH works because of the dedication of neighbors like you, our board members and our staff. Each of us can contribute, whether through volunteering or charitable giving. KITH appreciates and looks forward to your help.

Selected 2011 KITH Accomplishments

• 47 households received KITH housing and case management services in 2011 (131 individuals, of whom 79 were children)
  75% of households were Transitional Housing Program participants
  25 % of households were Permanent Supportive Housing clients
• KITH served 11% more households in 2011 than in 2010
• Average length of time in housing was 22 months (24 months permitted in the program)
• 85% success rate moving families out of homelessness and into permanent housing
• Estimated 3000 hot nutritious meals provided at community supper
• KITH Homework Helpers and ESL Helpers assisted 16 students, helping them succeed in school
• KITH helped 274 people with food and holiday gifts
• 65 households received food for creating homemade Thanksgiving meals and memories
• KITH received grant for consultants in United Way/501 Commons Volunteer Improvement Program, improving our volunteer program
• KITH Volunteer Life Coach Trainer started training Life Coaches for expanded Life Coaching support
• Significant property maintenance at Petter Court 1 and Salisbury Court, increasing life of property

Let's make the Eastside a better place to live -
for everyone!

We Love Volunteers!

Volunteer your skills and services and make the eastside a better place! KITH has openings for volunteers for various programs. For more information, contact Jan Dickerman or visit our volunteer page.

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Thank you!

Latest News

• Windermere Foundation supports KITH's work with record setting grant of $31,500.
• The Puget Sound Energy Foundation helps the Eastside's homeless with $2,000.
• KITH currently is in need of donations to help families in our housing. See our wish list for more information.

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