Eastside Men's Shelter Nears Groundbreaking, Thanks To Donations
BELLEVUE, WA — Plans to construct a new, permanent shelter for men experiencing homelessness on the Eastside got a big boost this week, thanks to two sizeable donations by some well-known local figures.
Earlier this week, the Bellevue-based Congregations for the Homeless announced its project recently received a $1 million donation from John Stanton, majority owner of the Seattle Mariners, and his wife Thersa Gillespie. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie donated another $1 million.
"We are honored to help bring a permanent shelter to East King County that will help men experiencing homelessness," the Ballmer's said in a statement. "The Eastside will benefit by providing coordinated services to help these men attain stable housing."
Congregations for the Homeless said the new capital funding would allow it to begin construction on the shelter soon, while further fundraising efforts continue.
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