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Nyer Urness House turns 10!

Nyer Urness House (we usually call it Nyer) is a permanent supportive housing program located in Ballard for single adults who have previously experienced chronic homelessness. It operates on the evidence-based housing first model and isnamed after the beloved minister, Nyer Urness. Nyer Urness House has 80 studio apartments, case management, an on-site medical clinic … Continue reading Nyer Urness House turns 10!

Women’s History Month – Reflections and More

Mary Steele, Executive Director When I first began climbing mountains, women were seldom invited on Himalayan expeditions. No American woman had yet climbed Everest. Annapurna: A Woman’s Place, is the story of the first American and first women's expedition to climb Annapurna I, the tenth tallest peak on earth. The book first came out in … Continue reading Women’s History Month – Reflections and More