Anacortes Family Center

Anacortes Family Center AFC provides intensive services and shelter for homeless women, kids & families in crisis. Our unique

The Anacortes Family Center's mission is to serve homeless women, children and families in crisis to achieve self-sufficiency and success through providing shelter and intensive, transformative services. Donate to support AFC's life-saving and life-changing mission by visiting our website www.anacortesfamily.org/giving

THREE CHEERS FOR JON! We are grateful to volunteer Jon for coming to AFC to do some weeding and mowing. If you've been o...
06/04/2026

THREE CHEERS FOR JON! We are grateful to volunteer Jon for coming to AFC to do some weeding and mowing. If you've been on campus lately you may have noticed our bumper crop of dandelions, clover, and more--it was downright embarrassing. Jon came in to help us out and we appreciate it! All it takes is an hour and a bucket--would you like to pull some weeds for us too? We're pretty certain to have areas that need attention any day of any week. Contact [email protected] to let us know you want to help!

DID YOU KNOW we often stay in touch with and help out former clients? It's not unusual for AFC graduates to reach out to...
06/02/2026

DID YOU KNOW we often stay in touch with and help out former clients? It's not unusual for AFC graduates to reach out to us once in a while. These are tough times for many people, former clients included. We're happy when they call on us--we know their background and we're glad they feel safe telling us about a need they have. Whether it's supplemental food, clothing, household items, or referrals to other resources, we're here for our clients before and after their stay with us. The little bit of time we spend with graduates helps them stay on course in their new lives and strengthens our community too!

IVY IS FINALLY "STANDING ON SOLID GROUND." Ivy's story reminds us how a few missing skills can add up to someone living...
05/31/2026

IVY IS FINALLY "STANDING ON SOLID GROUND." Ivy's story reminds us how a few missing skills can add up to someone living homeless. That's what happened to Ivy, who recently moved into her own place with her son after just 60 days in AFC's program.

Prescribed pain medication for a health issue and faced with other profound challenges, Ivy slid from using to abusing for a time. Then she rededicated herself to living a clean, productive life. But at 41, and even though she had a steady job, how would she fix her credit? And learn to budget and save? And hardest of all, how could she find an apartment she could afford? Go to anacortesfamily.org/client-stories/ivy to find out!

💛 DIAPER & WIPE DONATION REQUEST 💛Families at the Anacortes Family Center face many barriers — financial hardship, trans...
05/29/2026

💛 DIAPER & WIPE DONATION REQUEST 💛

Families at the Anacortes Family Center face many barriers — financial hardship, transportation, lack of support, and more. One everyday struggle many parents face is providing diapers and wipes for daycare, while also trying to keep enough at home.

Diapers are not cheap, and right now we need your help.

Current needs:
🧷 Size 4 diapers
🧷 Size 5 diapers
🧷 Size 6 diapers
🧷 Size 6+ Pull-Ups
🧻 Baby wipes

Every donation helps ease the burden for local families and ensures children have what they need to stay in daycare and thrive.

Donations can be dropped off during business hours or call (360) 292-2993 for more information.

Thank you for supporting families in our community ❤️

DO YOU HAVE AN EXTRA COFFEE MAKER?For families in our shelter, the little things make a big difference. A simple coffee ...
05/28/2026

DO YOU HAVE AN EXTRA COFFEE MAKER?
For families in our shelter, the little things make a big difference. A simple coffee maker can bring warmth, comfort, and a moment of peace in the middle of a challenging day:

We need 4-5 very simple coffee makers
- Easy to operate
- Drip coffee makers are preferred
- New or gently used

Thank you for helping our families feel at home!

WE'RE FEELING HAPPY AND PROUD! You may know by now that we team with the Anacortes School District to ensure that housin...
05/27/2026

WE'RE FEELING HAPPY AND PROUD! You may know by now that we team with the Anacortes School District to ensure that housing-insecure kids have access to a free, appropriate education (as promised by the McKinney-Vento act). This means students get help with transportation and a steady food supply, for starters.

Kids should also have a hand with their studies when they need it, and some youngsters who have moved frequently may especially need help. Therefore (drum roll), we started up a Homework Lab at AFC for McKinney-Vento kids! In its first months of existence, these afternoon sessions have helped one student sharpen up reading and math skills. This diligent youngster came to AFC weekly to work with volunteer tutors and it shows! Teachers at the student's school are very impressed with the progress. We hope to be able to serve more McKinney-Vento kids from Anacortes in the future. If you'd like to know more, contact [email protected].

DID YOU KNOW AFC and several non-profits in Skagit County work together to enrich each other? The mission of Brigid Coll...
05/25/2026

DID YOU KNOW AFC and several non-profits in Skagit County work together to enrich each other? The mission of Brigid Collins Family Support Center--to strengthen community health and resilience by providing comprehensive support to children and their families--fits nicely with our mission. We reach out to their Mount Vernon office to share ideas, resources, and needs.

AFC staff and a few volunteers recently took Stewards of Children training through Brigid Collins, whose staff presents this program developed by a group called Darkness to Light. Stewards of Children teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. We are mandated reporters of suspected abuse, as are other helping professionals in Anacortes, and we wanted to take our knowledge a step further. Children often don't disclose abuse verbally, and adults who suspect a youngster is being harmed sometimes don't know what to do. Stewards of Children addressed those topics and others! We are more ready than ever to help keep the children of Anacortes safe.

Thanks, Brigid Collins, for training us, and to Darkness to Light for developing this nationally-recognized program!

HOW CAN WE MAKE "TURNING A UNIT" FASTER and easier? You probably know that when AFC clients move on from their apartment...
05/23/2026

HOW CAN WE MAKE "TURNING A UNIT" FASTER and easier? You probably know that when AFC clients move on from their apartment we do everything in our power to make it available to a new family within hours. There are people living in motels, cars, and tents waiting!

Facilities Assistant Kelli just organized and stocked a closet with supplies for volunteers that help us with this task! That way, even if Kelli is not available to lead you and other volunteers, you can start the process anyway. Wait! So you haven't helped us get a unit ready for new tenants? Just contact [email protected] and get on the list. It means we'll contact you when we need a unit turned and you can join in as you wish. It's a fun, immediate-gratification thing to do!

DO YOU HAVE AN EXTRA HOUR? LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO WITH A FRIEND? We sure could use some weeding help. This task cou...
05/22/2026

DO YOU HAVE AN EXTRA HOUR? LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO WITH A FRIEND? We sure could use some weeding help. This task could be easy for you--just show up and volunteer when it fits your day--but it's hard for us to get done with everything we have on our plates. If you'd consider stopping by to pull weeds on our grounds, we would really appreciate it! And the impact of your time here will really be noticed!

If you have questions about this, email [email protected]. Thanks!

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2702 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA
98221

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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