Providing housing stability and connecting people living in their vehicles to long-term affordable housing.

Vehicle Resident Programs

Call us for support (Car) (501) 291-0360
Call us for support (RVs) (571) 279-0451
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Vehicle Resident Outreach

Nearly half of King County's unhoused population lives in their vehicles.

Vehicle Resident Outreach (VRO) supports people who live in their vehicles meeting clients in the field and pop-up locations such as the North end Ballard food bank (serving district 4, 5 and 6) on Mondays 12:30 to 3:30 excluding holidays and food bank closures, and the Northwest SODO community market at 1915 4th Ave S from 9AM and 12PM on Fridays. providing services that include vehicle repairs, basic needs supplies, housing navigation, connection to other community services, and ultimately, a pathway to stable housing.

Our team prioritizes client safety and stability first, recognizing that every person is an expert on their unique needs and sees their inherent dignity and agency when seeking solutions with them. We conduct outreach in two-person teams in North and South Seattle pairing formerly unhoused staff with staff without lived experience. This combination brings stability and knowledge through lived experience to client interactions.

Please note VRO does not meet clients at University Heights Center

Mini-documentary on homelessness in Seattle created by Invisible People.

A man wearing a black jacket and knit cap walking past a food truck in a park with autumn-colored trees.

“Joe and Jonah have been coming and visiting me pretty often. They brought me to Goodwill and bought me clothes, they've got me food before, so I really appreciate them.”

 Additional Resources

  • Northwest Justice Project (NJP) provides critical civil legal assistance to thousands of low-income people in Washington. If you are in need of legal assistance apply online through NJP or call the NJP CLEAR hotline: 1-888-201-1014

    Columbia Legal Services advocates for laws that advance social, economic, and racial equity for people living in poverty in Washington State. For assistance, please click the link above to visit their website.

  • Call 2-1-1 is a free confidential community service and provides resources related to utility assistance, food, housing, health, child care, after school programs, elder care. crisis intervention, and much more.

    The Emerald City Resource Guide is a regularly updated guide for over 500 services available to people in King County. This guide includes services and resources for: Basic needs, health, financial, legal, employment.

    Guide for People Living in Vehicles (Red Book) helps people living in vehicles in Seattle navigate parking tickets, including outreach resources, parking rules, ticket and towing procedures, and payment options.

  • USA Auto Glass + Repair- 15001 Bothell Way NE #1, Seattle, WA 98155

    Phone number: 206-367-0107

    1. St. Jude’s Parish: 10526 166th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 | Email: safeparking@stjude-redmond.org  or call  425-658-4982. Adult residents only (singles/couples). Max 3-month stay, extensions possible. Requires background check. No RVs/oversized vehicles. Porta-Potty available. Contact: Betty Schumacher, Pastoral Associate.

    2. Overlake Christian Church: 9900 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052 | Email: SafeParking@occ.org or call 425-895-5904. Men and couples only (limited couple spaces). Single cars only, no RVs. Initial 3-month stay, extendable up to 1 year. Porta-potty on site. Requires application, background check, and pastor meeting at church.

    3. Lake Washington United Methodist Church:7525 132nd Ave. NE Kirkland, WA 98033 | Call Karina O’Malley 425-922 8051 or the church 425-885-3311. Women or any group with a child are welcome. No RVs, campers, or trailers.

    4. Newport Presbyterian Safe Parking Program: 24/7 women-only facility. Amenities: porta-potty, water, Wi-Fi, electricity. Pets allowed. No indoor access. Background check required. Contact for referrals: Jack Roos: 206-427-7993 or Lois Brandt: 425-785-5045, lois@loisbrandt.com

    5. Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church: 8109 224th Street SW Edmonds, WA | Call for more information: 425-778-0373. Women or any group with a child are welcome. No RVs, campers, or trailers.

    6. Urban League: Call Helen for more information:206-461-3792, then press 0.

    7. Ray of Hope Safe Parking in Auburn, WA: Overnight only, check in each night; call for screening  253-833-892.