• Housing the Homeless Since 1999

    As-Salaam-Alaikum -"Peace be upon to you"



    WELCOME TO Muslim Housing Services

    Housing the Homeless Since 1999

MHS is a 501(c)3 charity and our work would not be possible without the generous donations of community members like you. Please consider donating to help keep the roof over someone's head.


الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُم بِاللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ سِرًّا وَعَلاَنِيَةً فَلَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلاَ خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلاَ هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ

“THOSE WHO SPEND THEIR WEALTH [IN ALLAH ‘S WAY] BY NIGHT AND BY DAY, SECRETLY AND PUBLICLY – THEY WILL HAVE THEIR REWARD WITH THEIR LORD. AND NO FEAR WILL THERE BE CONCERNING THEM, NOR WILL THEY GRIEVE” (QUR’AN 2:274).

Who We Are

Since 1999, Muslim Housing Services (MHS) has served low-income and homeless families in Seattle and throughout King County. We were founded due to the urgent need of culturally and linguistically competent programs and staff, after noticing that many families were not able to access mainstream services. Many of our clients are from refugee and immigrant families, especially those from East Africa and the Middle East. We happily serve anyone who qualifies for our programs regardless of background.


We believe in the Housing First approach – that it is necessary for families to have shelter before they can be expected to make progress in the areas of employment, education, and becoming self-sufficient. We remove the barrier of housing and then work with clients to reach goals in other areas of life.


 Homelessness Prevention

Low-income renters with 14-day eviction notices are given short-term assistance to prevent them from becoming homeless.

Rapid Re-Housing

Homeless clients move into apartments owned by private landlords and MHS provides rent assistance depending on the level of need of the family.

Transitional Housing

MHS manages these units, which large homeless families rent from us temporarily for very reduced amounts.

Case Management

Clients in all of our programs receive culturally & linguistically appropriate case management to help them get back on their feet and become self-sufficient.


When clients meet with their case managers, they discuss whatever barriers they are trying to overcome. Common ones include:



  • Employment
  • Education
  • Language barriers
  • Healthcare
  • Domestic violence
  • Legal or immigration issues


Case managers connect clients to resources and help them troubleshoot ways to overcome these challenges. They provide advice on navigating systems that many clients are new to.


Other Programs

  • Food distribution, especially for Ramadan and Eid
  • English class for Arabic-speaking clients
  • Furniture and household donations for newly-housed families
  • Back to school backpacks and school supplies for kids
  • Youth soccer program
  • Diaper distribution



Youth Soccer Program

Our youth soccer program provides:


  • Supportive environment
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Staying active
  • Mentoring


The program aims to install/maintain a positive outlook in our participants, and these skills can be applied in their daily lives.


2023 Figures

  • Spent over $2,000,000 for housing needs​


  • Financial assistance to 416 households consisting of 1,253 individuals​


  • Most families make far below 30% of area median income (AMI) for Seattle​


  • Provide services for families: ESL, employment, education, healthcare, domestic violence, legal issues​


  • Services for youth​


  • 15 members of staff that speak 10 different languages​


  • External auditors perform annual financial audits

Our Diverse Staff

  • Provide quality and efficient services
  • Negotiate with landlords
  • Advocate for clients
  • No language barriers
  • Relevant Resources and connections


We have very diverse staff and our staff speak the following languages:


Goals

MHS’s main goal is that all families in our programs become self-sufficient and achieve permanent housing.

Donation

MHS IS A 501(C)3 CHARITY, AND WE APPRECIATE THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF DONATIONS:
– MONETARY
– FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
– USED CARS
– FOOD

– Diapers
– PLEASE CALL US AT 206-723-1712 OR EMAIL info@MUSLIMHOUSING.ORG TO SET UP DONATION TIME OR TO INQUIRE ABOUT OTHER TYPES OF DONATIONS

MHS Budget 2024

   Monthly: $208,333
   Yearly: $2,500,000


We are a recipient of grants from the City of Seattle, King County, and Islamic Relief.


We rely on private donations to keep several key programs going that do not receive other funding, or that are only partially funded by the City.

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