KITH - Neighbors Creating Housing SolutionsKITH is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been a thread in the weave of the Kirkland community for 20 years. KITH's vision is to assist individuals and families on the Eastside who are facing a homelessness crisis by providing housing and services to help families become stable and self-sufficient. Presently, KITH manages a twelve-unit apartment complex and owns two four-plexes. KITH Case Managers help our clients to set and achieve individual goals, propelling them forward on their journeys to success. Other KITH programs including a weekly community supper, holiday giving, and transportation assistance, provide important services to families in need the local community. The Committee to End Homelessness predicts a need for over 900 units of low income transitional housing for families by 2016 in East King County. A leader in the faith community stated recently, "In the near future, we stand the risk of seeing our communities become less able to assist low income individuals and families living in poverty." KITH needs your help to create a different, more hopeful reality. One of KITH's immediate goals is to pay off the mortgage at the 4-plex known as "Petter Court" and purchase additional permanent housing sites. Times are hard. The demand for KITH’s services has never been greater. The strength of our organization lies in the dedicated commitment of its staff, board members, volunteers and charitable donors. KITH is an ambitious organization filled with optimism and fueled by the knowledge that it is making a difference in people's lives and the quality of our community. We all face the challenge to help the less fortunate find temporary and permanent housing. Each of us can help, whether it be personal services, charitable giving or simply prayers. KITH appreciates and looks forward to your assistance. Let's make the Eastside a better place to live - for everyone! Visit the KITH website to learn more. Click here 2010 Funding NeedsKITH short-term projects needing immediate support include:
Ongoing/long-term needs include:
All 7 Hills net proceeds and donations fund KITH’s mission to provide housing and services to the Eastside’s less fortunate residents. Your tax-deductible contributions, although not required, are encouraged. |
 "KITH exemplifies the best of how our community joins together to address the problem of homelessness. Their focus is not on enabling or facilitating homelessness as a lifestyle choice, but on helping people to marshal their resources to escape homelessness. KITH makes a real difference in our neighbors' lives every day, and deserves our full and generous support." Toby Nixon,
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