Burien Severe Weather Shelter

02/19/2026

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and donors who are helping to keep the shelter running this week! Tonight we especially need Apple Cider Packets, nutrigrain bars, and desserts! Please use the sign up and tell us what you’re bringing!

02/18/2026

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02/17/2026

We are opening TONIGHT, Tuesday the 17th.

We also need hand warmers- just added to the sign up! Please check the sign up for our most up to date needs:

https://signup.com/go/txYMhYb

Cold snap prompts Tuesday night opening of Burien Severe Weather Shelter: https://b-townblog.com/cold-snap-prompts-wednesday-opening-of-burien-severe-weather-shelter/

02/17/2026

We have new signage to help with donation drop off! We can accept donations through the Day Center door from 10-2 M/T/Th/F, at the South door when the Severe Weather Shelter is open from 4:30-6:30, and on Sundays from 12:30-2:30 at the rear (West) door.

02/17/2026

Hello Neighbors and Friends!

The cold weather is coming with possible snow in the forecast. We are opening the Severe Weather Shelter tomorrow and plan to remain open through Thursday night, closing Friday morning.

We have added volunteer spots and needed donations to the Sign Up (linked in the comments below.) We especially need hot drink mixes (Cocoa and cider) and soft snacks like pudding and applesauce cups! Please check regularly as we will continue to update as donations come in!

We are so grateful to our community for all you do to help keep our neighbors safe and warm and fed.

Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you have questions or want to learn more or get involved in a way that isn't listed on the Sign Up!

The Shelter Team

01/25/2026

We need handwarmers! Check the signup for a list of other donations and badly needed volunteer spots!

Thank you for helping us keep our community warm and safe ❤️

01/25/2026

UPDATE: As temps drop, Burien Severe Weather Shelter will remain open through Monday morning; volunteers, donations needed: https://b-townblog.com/update-as-temps-drop-burien-severe-weather-shelter-will-remain-open-through-monday-morning-volunteers-donations-needed/

01/22/2026

We are extending to stay open through Sunday morning! The sign up link in the comments. Our major needs are:

🕑 your time! We need volunteers for every shift!
🥣 sugary breakfast cereal! (We have an abundance of plain cherrios and whole grain hot cereal but cold cereals with broad appeal are needed!)
☕️ cocoa and cider packets
🍰🍪🧁Sweet, easy to eat snacks like soft cereal bars, apple sauce, pudding, soft baked cookies, cakes, and brownies for desserts
🧻 paper towels and menstrual supples (especially pads)

📢 help spreading the word! Please share our posts with the sign up link and help get visibility with more of our community who might help out or donate but don’t know how!

01/19/2026

We are now open for shelter through Thursday night (1/22), closing Friday morning.

01/17/2026

SHELTER OPEN SATURDAY-MONDAY (3 nights). Sign up for Burien Severe Weather Shelter ( https://signup.com/go/evUVULp ) on today!

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

11/25/2025

As we begin to look ahead to the cold weather season, please consider ways you can support.

Thank you, community!

Donations requested as Burien Severe Weather Shelter assists growing number of residents: https://b-townblog.com/donations-requested-as-burien-severe-weather-shelter-assists-growing-number-of-residents/

11/25/2025

Westside Neighbors Shelter will open for overnight stays on Saturday, November 22, with some operational changes and a new partnership.

This year, Burien Severe Weather Shelter, operated by Highline United Methodist Church, will work in cooperation with Westside Neighbors Shelter to provide overnight staffing and security for the 2025-2026 winter season. BSWS has provided overnight shelter with trained staff at HUMC during severe weather events for the past seven winters in Burien.

Unlike larger numbers in past years, only thirty-five individuals will be allowed to sleep at Westside Neighbors Shelter each night. (This number increases to 45 when "severe weather” criteria is met according to King County Regional Homelessness Association.) Cots are assigned first-come, first-served for 35 beds. After that, a waitlist is kept for people who arrive at the shelter requesting a bed. Dinner will be available for those sleeping at the shelter.

The warm up center and breakfast will continue to welcome clients between 7 and 11 am every morning.

We are grateful for the help from the folks at BSWS and for the continued support from our community!

Westside Neighbors Shelter3620 SW Alaska St, Seattle WA 98126206-932-9696https://westsideneighborsshelter.org/In 2019, Keith Hughes, Commander of American Legion Post 160 and president of West Seattle Veterans Service Center, began opening the Hal...