Mission to Seafarers - Seattle

06/03/2026

Check out our most recent blogpost on how seafarers are being impacted by the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz:

Last month, I saw another news headline about ships in peril in the Strait of Hormuz. This time I had a jolt of recognition as I read about a ship named the MSC Francesca which had been taken captive by Iran - I’ve visited this ship before.

05/05/2026

We are nearly 40% towards our fundraising goal of raising $10,000 ! 🥳 A huge thank you to the 24 donors who have helped us raise $3,900 so far. The day is still young and there is plenty of time left to give!
https://www.wagives.org/organization/the-mission-to-seafarers-seattle

05/04/2026

Tomorrow is a big day for giving in Washington State! Join thousands of others who are donating to their favorite nonprofits for . It is our goal to raise $10,000 to support the welfare of seafarers in Puget Sound, and the first $5,000 of donations will be fully matched!

Click on our campaign page to learn more and to make a gift:

04/30/2026

We are less than a week away from GiveBIG - Washington's annual fundraising campaign for nonprofits. The Seattle Seafarers Center hopes to raise $10,000 to support our ship visiting program, and we have a generous donor who is matching hte first $5,000 of gifts!

Would you consider making a gift today? Early giving is open already: https://www.wagives.org/organization/the-mission-to-seafarers-seattle

03/18/2026

Today we visited the Maersk Sarnia. A talented seafarer has painted artwork on the corridor walls. 🎨🖌️ It really makes the ship feel more like a home!

03/06/2026

It’s been wonderful to welcome so many seafarers to our Center recently! I think we need more space on our chalkboard.

03/05/2026

03/03/2026

Welcome to Seattle, CMA CGM Otello!

02/25/2026

The Seattle Seafarers Center is excited to be hosting our second annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at West Seattle Golf Course. Join us on Friday, May 29 for a fun morning of golf featuring amazing city views.

Click here to register: https://givebutter.com/sscgolf

01/27/2026

Many of you have met our intern, Erin Burnett, who hails from Northern Ireland and is volunteering with us for 6 months. Erin wrote a recent blogpost about her experience ship visiting in Seattle and the important impact of ditty bags. Click below to read her reflections!

Intern Erin Burnett shares reflections on maritime chaplaincy and the importance of ditty bags