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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

09/04/2026

INSIDE OUR NETWORK: Shout out to The Predecessors! It's hard to imagine a business with more heart for its community than this one. You know about the quality furniture, home decor, tools, and more you can find at fabulous prices at The Predecessors, but these folks help out in Anacortes in so many ways. They work together with Free Food Anacortes to host a food giveaway every other Saturday, right between their building and the Safeway gas station. All are welcome - no questions asked! We have seen them round up donations for Skagit Habitat for Humanity and share space on their lively page for local nonprofits needing to get the word out.
Here's another thing owner EJ Toovey and her assistants of all ages do oh-so-quietly: 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 "𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗙𝗖", 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗙𝗖. When we are in sudden, urgent need of furniture for one of our shelter apartments, we can use that credit to pick up any item we need. We feel a real sense of security knowing we can reach out to The Predecessors in a pinch.
If you haven't visited them at Commercial and 10th, drop in right away! Browse their one-of-a-kind inventory, meet the lovely people you'll find, and thank them for being part of AFC's network.

09/02/2026

𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗙𝗖: 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗚
Meet Colleen Craig, Board President for the Anacortes Family Center.
If you know Colleen through her work or community leadership, you know she is involved, enthusiastic, and exceptionally generous.

Having grown up in Anacortes, her roots run deep, which shows in her dedication to our community. Over the years, she has served in multiple capacities on the Island Hospital Foundation Board, the Anacortes Rotary Board, the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Board, and the Anacortes Senior Activity Center Foundation. Through her involvement with these groups, she has participated in guiding vital community events, which have helped her develop "deep and meaningful friendships that continue to enrich (her) life every day."
When she isn't busy serving on the AFC board, Colleen is a well-known local realtor and Sales Manager at Windermere Real Estate.

We are so fortunate to have Colleen leading our board. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘀!

08/31/2026

INSIDE OUR NETWORK: Another group of community partners we want to highlight is businesses in Anacortes' all-important tourism field. It's gratifying that these employers are confident in our clients as employees and ready to put them to work serving visitors to town.

In this way, AFC residents and graduates can become one of the faces of Anacortes!

These partners are: Cap Sante Inn, Majestic Inn & Spa, and the Swinomish Casino. Thanks so much to all three of you!

08/28/2026

YEARS LATER: CHANTAL'S STORY AFTER AFC
I am honored to write the story of former Family Center participant and dear friend, Chantal Pelletier – now a thriving Anacortes businesswoman who never hesitates to show up for others. In fact, after my mother passed away this spring, Chantal helped me sort through belongings and run a garage sale - always arriving with snacks and compassion.

What I didn't know was that, at 21 and pregnant, Chantal once came to the Family Center looking for something most of us take for granted: a safe place to live.

After being kicked out of her home as a teenager, she stayed with friends, then spent years couch-surfing before learning she was expecting her daughter. At the same time, she was being stalked, so safety
became her top priority. The Family Center provided the secure housing and support she needed to prepare for motherhood and begin building a stable future.

Years later, Chantal turned a few pop-ups into the beloved Chilly Rain Retro vintage shop in downtown Anacortes, where she now helps other
women rediscover their confidence.

Looking back, she says, “At this point, I feel like everything that I've gone through, if I can help other women and guide them into a better situation, and a more self-confident situation, that is all for a reason,” she says.

Chantal's story is a powerful reminder that the women who come through the Family Center's doors are not defined by the challenges they're facing. Given safety, support, and opportunity, they can build extraordinary futures - and often become the ones who lift others up along the way.

By Elizabteh Baker

Read Chantal's full story at https://www.anacortesfamily.org/client-stories/chantal

08/27/2026

Huge thanks to Whistle Veterinary Clinic for donating boxes of amazing dog food to our families! 🐾 We're so grateful for everything you do to support AFC. Even Harper, our Executive Dog (yes, that's her official title 😂), clearly approves!

08/26/2026

SUMMER FAMILY FUN: The AFC campus was filled with bright sunshine, family fun, and yummy food on August 25 for our annual Family BBQ. It was a lovely evening that gave families a chance to slow down, share a meal, and connect with one another in a laid-back environment.

Families enjoyed a classic BBQ complete with burgers, hot dogs, tasty sides, and desserts, all donated by generous supporters. Help Me Grow - Skagit Family Resource Center brought their Diaper Van for families to take advantage of free diapers and other supplies, and the Children's Museum of Skagit County shared their resources, while the children participated in fun activities.

𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀

Events like this rely entirely on the kindness of community members. We extend our sincere gratitude to the donors who made the BBQ possible and the dedicated volunteers who gave their time to set up tables, manage the grill, serve food, and help clean up. Our families wouldn't have been able to enjoy this wonderful evening without your generosity.

08/24/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU! We are incredibly grateful to Rosario Assisted Living and Executive Director Tom Brooks for their generous donation of used computers and laptops to AFC!

Rosario Assisted Living is in the process of replacing all of the computers and laptops at their facility, and Tom generously offered their used equipment to AFC.

For many of our clients, access to a computer isn’t a given. Our common-space computers are outdated, yet technology is essential for resume writing, job searches, life skills classes, applications, and so much more.

This generous donation means better technology, more opportunities, and greater independence for the people we serve.

Thank you, Tom Brooks and the entire Rosario Assisted Living team, for turning your technology upgrade into an opportunity for our clients! Your generosity will have a lasting impact.

08/21/2026

ONE MONTH AWAY: SHRED-A-THON: Time to start gathering those boxes! In just 29 days, you can clear out your clutter and make a difference right here in our community.

Got old bank statements, outdated files, or sensitive papers taking up space? Bring them to the Anacortes Family Center Shred-a-Thon! We’ll safely shred them on the spot while you help support local women and families in need.

Every single box dropped off helps fund housing, resources, and hope for community members navigating homelessness.

Mark Your Calendars!
When: Saturday, September 19th | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where: Walgreens Parking Lot

Donation: $10 Minimum / $20 Suggested per box

All donations are 100% tax-deductible!

Set a reminder, start your paper purge this weekend, and we’ll see you in one month! 💙

08/19/2026

DID YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES to get to an appointment, a job interview, or a housing resource?

For many of us, hopping in the car to run an errand or head off-island is second nature. It’s something easy to take for granted. But for many of our clients, lack of transportation is one of the biggest hurdles they face.

Even getting from Point A to Point B right here within Anacortes can be incredibly challenging and time-consuming without a ride. Off-island resources, like specialized medical care, housing assistance, and employment opportunities, can feel entirely out of reach. Transportation isn't just a convenience; it is a literal lifeline.

That’s why community support means the world to us. After seeing one of our recent posts about this issue, Barbara Kinnison donated two bicycles to the Anacortes Family Center for our clients!

We are so grateful! First, because it means our posts are reaching caring hearts, but more importantly, because people like Barbara truly take these needs to heart. To Barbara, and to all our incredible donors who respond to our calls to action: thank you. You aren't just giving a ride or a bike; you are opening doors and making a direct, life-changing difference. 🚲💙

08/18/2026

We were thrilled to connect with local families at the Anacortes Schools Foundation’s Ready to Learn Fair this past Saturday! 🎒✨

Hosting a resource table alongside so many of our amazing local partners was a great reminder of what we can achieve when our community works together.

Thank you to the Anacortes Schools Foundation for putting on such a fantastic event, and to everyone who stopped by to say hello. Here’s to a great school year ahead! 💙

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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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