Our Mission is to
ENCOURAGE & SUPPORT
Way Back Inn encourages children to thrive by empowering families to create a stable future and end their cycle of homelessness.
90% of the families are on the path to permanent housing
30+ years serving communities
1900+ families served
Get Involved
Through the support and generosity of our volunteers, donors, and community we are able to fight the homeless crisis in our society.
Volunteer Opportunities
Being a volunteer-based organization, there’s always a need for volunteers.
A total of 11,751 people were experiencing homelessness in Seattle/King County on January 24, 2020. Forty-seven percent (47%) were unsheltered.
2020 "Point in Time" Count Numbers Released / Read Full Article
Make a donation
With a very small staff, we have very little organization overhead, which means almost 100% of all donations go directly to helping the families in our programs. Any amount is appreciated! In addition to cash donations, there are other items you can donate as well.
Support for shelters and transitional living and housing programs is necessary if we are going to change the landscape for homeless boys and girls in America. - Jewel Kilcher
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Commitment
At Way Back Inn, our unwavering commitment is to cultivate a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment across all facets of our mission, which is to support families navigating housing instability and homelessness. We firmly believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves a secure and nurturing space while they journey towards stable housing. Our organization is dedicated to a continuous process of learning, growth, and accountability in our efforts to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). We pledge to confront and dismantle systemic barriers, deeply value the unique experiences of each person we serve, and ensure that our programs champion principles of fairness, respect, and equal opportunity. As we strive to establish a welcoming community where families with children experiencing homelessness can rebuild their lives with dignity and hope, we bear a profound responsibility to foster a community where diversity is celebrated, equity is realized, inclusion is ingrained, and accessibility is guaranteed.