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Creative Moments and Healing Connections

In May, guests at REST’s shelter experienced meaningful moments of creativity, connection, and care. From puzzles and art projects around the table to a special tea party “share and show” event, guests found space for self-expression, calm, and community. Read the full blog to see how simple moments of beauty and creativity helped create room for healing at REST.

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How REST Is Preparing for Seattle’s 2026 Global ...

As Seattle prepares for a major global soccer event, REST is preparing to meet the moment with awareness, outreach, and survivor-centered support. Learn why large events make community preparedness so important, what REST is doing to strengthen response, and how you can help survivors know there is a safe place to turn.

How REST Is Preparing for Seattle’s 2026 Global Soccer Events
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Gathering in Community and Growing in Hope

Healing does not always happen in obvious ways. Sometimes it looks like gathering around a table for Easter dinner, joining a supportive conversation, or laughing together over banana splits. In April, REST shelter guests experienced meaningful moments of joy, connection, and care that helped create space for hope. Read more about how these moments are supporting healing at REST.

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Creating Belonging, Healing, and Possibility

Camp REST created space for belonging, healing, and possibility in March. From shared meals and creative activities to a restorative visit to Salish Lodge, guests experienced moments of connection, care, and encouragement. The month also marked meaningful transitions as two guests took important next steps toward stability and independence. Read more about how Camp REST helped create room for rest, community, and new possibilities.

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New Names, New Spaces, More Support: REST ...

This spring, REST is expanding shelter capacity from 7 beds to 12, but this story is about more than additional space. It is about listening to survivors, rethinking language, and creating environments that feel safe, dignified, and deeply restorative. From renaming our shelter the Essential RESToration Center to launching the new RESToration Transition Center, every detail reflects a commitment to care that is thoughtful, survivor centered, and designed to support what comes next. Read how this expansion is helping create more room for healing, hope, and lasting restoration.

New Names, New Spaces, More Support: REST Expands to 12 Beds

Celebrating 15 Years of REST

Celebrating 15 Years of REST

Fifteen years ago, REST began with one bold belief: survivors deserve dignity, compassion, and real pathways forward. Since 2009, that belief has looked like calls answered when someone had nowhere else to turn, advocates showing up again and again, and a community refusing to look away. In our 15-year anniversary blog, we reflect on REST’s journey from our beginnings in 2009 through becoming an official 501(c)(3) in 2011, what this milestone truly represents, and why we’re more committed than ever to the work ahead. Read the full post to celebrate with us and see what’s next.

Introducing REST’s Signature Tea Collection

Introducing REST’s Signature Tea Collection

REST’s new Signature Tea Collection is here, and it’s steeped in purpose. These six bright and cozy blends on Adagio let you enjoy a cup you love while supporting survivors, with five percent of every purchase going back to REST. In the blog, meet each tea, discover our “tea mates” pairings, and learn how this simple ritual can help create safety, steady care, and new beginnings.

Creating Space for Joy and Healing

Creating Space for Joy and Healing

December at REST was filled with moments of connection, creativity, and hope. From a Winter Wonderland Open Mic Night where guests shared music and stories, to Holiday Spirit Week activities and a caroling visit that brought joy to seniors in memory care, this season reminded us how powerful community can be. We also celebrated making Christmas morning special for shelter guests and honored our team with quarterly Value Awards. Read the full recap and see what hope in action looked like all month.

January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month (and What You Can Do)

January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month (and What You Can Do)

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to learn the realities of trafficking, challenge common myths, and take practical steps that make exploitation harder to hide and easier to interrupt. This year’s theme, Stronger Connections. Stronger Futures., reminds us that prevention often starts with something we can all help create: safe, consistent connection. Learn what trafficking really looks like, why awareness matters, how REST supports survivors, and simple ways you can take action.

Because of You, Over 650 Survivors Found Support

Because of You, Over 650 Survivors Found Support

Because of supporters like you, REST provided freedom, safety, and hope to 656 survivors in Seattle and King County this year. Our new Impact Report shares what you made possible, from safe shelter and housing support to outreach, advocacy, and mental health care. As we close the year, we are also inviting our community to help meet the ongoing need through our Small Gifts. Big Hope. campaign.

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