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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

10/30/2026

𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 - 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀!

Celebrate the season of giving at MoonWater Arts! November First Friday Art Walk kicks off a month-long fundraiser supporting the Anacortes Family Center. For every holiday-themed fused glass piece by Joanie Schwartz purchased throughout November, Joanie will donate $15 to AFC. Find something special for your home or holiday gifting while helping care for families in our community.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 💙

10/28/2026

𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Over the years, the number of people who need us has grown. This means two things: one, hard times have gotten harder for many. If you're noticing the increasing impact of inflation on gas and groceries, not to mention the painful cost of housing, think about what that feels like to a family living on the edge. More people seek our help these days than ever before.

The second factor driving demand for our services is our growing visibility in Anacortes. We reach out to the community in multiple ways. On the personal side, we connect with unhoused people face to face on a weekly basis; "Outreach" is one of the newer programs we have been able to fund. We join in as many community events as possible. We reach more clients, volunteers, donors, and partners through the media as well, as we share stories of our program graduates and other news.

We're proud that the community knows AFC can step up to meet urgent needs, and that we're here for the long haul. We're also humbled when individuals, families, and organizations choose to make philanthropic investments in AFC in the form of grants, gifts of property, and legacy gifts. One big cause for celebration this year was the naming of our first ever Visionary Partner, Elliott and Molly Johnson and their firm, Haven Financial. They made a generous gift to AFC in recognition of our value to Anacortes and we could not be more grateful. If you would like to join those who make our work possible, email [email protected].

10/26/2026

𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗡: 𝗜𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁🏡

For seven years, Amie and Donovan had a steady apartment and a steady job. Then Donovan fell from a truck, badly injuring his back and ending his career as a roofer. Soon after, Amie was diagnosed with adrenal carcinoma, and a rent hike from $1,200 to $1,600 left the family with no choice but to give up their home. For two years, they moved from shelter to shelter.

“It can happen to anyone,” Amie says. Along the way, she met elderly neighbors priced out on fixed incomes and people managing serious mental health challenges, not the stereotypes so many assume.

Everything changed when they walked into the Anacortes Family Center. With help from their case manager, Rachel, they learned to turn overwhelming obstacles, like replacing lost ID and saving for rent, into small weekly steps. AFC’s food pantry, bus passes, and hygiene supplies let them save every dollar for move-in costs.

Within months, the family had their own permanent apartment. Amie is focused on her recovery from a place of stability, and Donovan now works at Habitat for Humanity.

Amie’s message to anyone struggling: reach out to AFC. A safe, comfortable bed every night made every ounce of effort worth it. Please join us in celebrating Amie and Donovan and wishing them the absolute best as they begin their new chapter! 🎉💙

10/23/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🎈

Last week was extra sweet: we got to help three families celebrate their babies’ huge milestone, turning ONE! ❤️

Moments like these are possible thanks to our incredible long-time partners at the Children’s Museum of Skagit County 💙

For years, they’ve helped our families at Anacortes Family Center celebrate their children's birthdays. Because of their generosity, we are even able to connect local families in need who are not in our programs yet with birthday cakes and celebration supplies, so no child misses out on the magic of their special day. 🎁

Thank you, Skagit Children’s Museum, for helping us bring so much light, love, and birthday joy to our community!

10/21/2026

𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗙𝗖 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺!

While the Program Team often gets the public credit for AFC’s impact, the reality is clear: the Program Team couldn’t do any of its work without the incredible Operations Team. In addition to managing the massive workload for the emergency and transitional shelters, this team basically runs the entire affordable housing program day in and day out.

Here is just a fraction of what they handle behind the scenes:

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀: With the help of some amazing volunteers, they are getting apartments fully prepped, repaired, and ready for new families to move into safe, welcoming homes.

𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀: Responding lightning-fast whenever something needs fixing to ensure residents are always taken care of.

𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Managing office administration, in-kind donations, contracts, grants, financial accounting, and data coordination to keep operations fully compliant and funded.

𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝘀: Keeping facilities running smoothly across shelter, transitional, and affordable housing programs simultaneously.

The entire AFC organization owes a huge thank you to the Operations Team for their dedication and hard work. They don't just maintain buildings; they build the foundation that allows local families to thrive! 💙

Show the Operations Team some well-deserved love in the comments!

10/19/2026

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗦!

Mya, Nora, Harper, Damon, and June set up shop on the side of the road, selling toys along with their Pokémon and football cards. They donated every penny they earned to AFC! 💛

These generous youngsters have hearts bigger than their card collections. When we told them they’d get a shout-out on Facebook, they were thrilled. It makes them “famous,” and they hope it inspires other kids to find their own way to help families in need.

Mya, Nora, Harper, Damon, and June, you’re proof that you’re never too young to make a difference. Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful! 💙

10/16/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL BOSS' DAY!

Today, we’re shining a huge spotlight on our Executive Director, Dustin Johnson! Since taking the helm in 2013, Dustin has been the driving force behind the Anacortes Family Center and an incredible leader and mentor to us all. 💙

In a sector as mentally and emotionally demanding as homeless services, Dustin knows how important it is to care for the team. He works hard to create a supportive, fun work environment (complete with popcorn and slushie machines!) where staff feel genuinely empowered, trusted, and appreciated.

Under his leadership over the last decade, AFC has undergone a remarkable transformation:
• Grown from a grassroots emergency shelter into a comprehensive community campus
• Expanded services to include transitional shelter, affordable housing complexes, and single-family rental units
• Created many valuable community partnerships
• Built a proven, high-impact program, so effective that leaders from other shelter programs frequently reach out to Dustin for advice and guidance!

Dustin, thank you for leading with vision, heart, and trust, and for building a culture where we can do our best work for our community every single day. We appreciate and love you! ❤️

10/14/2026

THANK YOU, NONNA LUISA ❤️
Last night was a truly wonderful evening, filled with delicious food, great friends, and warm community spirit in a beautiful space. Thank you to everyone who supported our Friends of AFC dinner. We deeply appreciate you.

We want to express our gratitude to the team at Nonna Luisa Ristorante for their extraordinary generosity. Every single year for the last few years, they close their doors to the public for the night so we can host our fundraising dinner.

By donating their staff’s time, covering part of the cost of the meals, and completely giving up a night of restaurant revenue, they make a massive difference for the families we serve in our community, and we can't express enough how much we appreciate them.

Thank you, Nonna Luisa, for your support and generosity year after year. We are so lucky to have you as part of the Anacortes community!

10/13/2026

𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱! We know there probably aren't dozens in the community waiting to be donated, but if you happen to have one, we could really use it.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗙𝗖: 𝟮𝟳𝟬𝟮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘃𝗲.
As families graduate and move out, our operations team is replacing couches and loveseats with durable, convertible futons.
For more information or to coordinate drop-off/pick-up, please contact [email protected]. Thanks!

10/12/2026

𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗟𝗔: “𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴.” 💛✨

For decades, Sheila’s life was defined by unimaginable trauma, severe abuse that almost cost her life, and homelessness. But a few months ago, amidst chaos and dangerous conditions, Sheila made a brave choice: she was ready for a fresh start, no matter what it took.

Through her own incredible inner fortitude and the stability, respite, and life skills programs at the Anacortes Family Center, Sheila turned her life around. She got clean and sober, a change her children noticed right away, declaring, "Our mom is back."

Today, Sheila is celebrating a milestone 30 years in the making: moving into her very own apartment.

Now, Sheila wants to pay it forward by helping other women escape abuse and reclaim control of their futures. Her journey is a powerful reminder of what resilience, healing, and community support can achieve.

Please join us in celebrating Sheila and wishing her the absolute best as she begins this beautiful new chapter! 🎉💙

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2702 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA
98221

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

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