Comments on Urban Rest Stop
Why aren't there more facilities like this one? Hmmmm.....the whole city is being turned into one big giant luxury condo. I'm sure all those new urban residents are going to throw out the welcome mat for an URS-type service on their block.
Seriously, though, thanks for highlighting Urban Rest Stop. They do amazing work.
Well, for one thing, HUD is trying to make it illegal to provide homeless services without recording Social Security Numbers.
Awesome post, Gurldoggie!
I have nothing to add. Just that I agree with every word. Thanks.
OK, clue us in please. What/where are the other two facilities like the URS?
Colds? Flu?
Answer is simple - wash your hands frequently with hot water and soap.
Good question SODO.
Angeline's, run by the YWCA, is women only, and open to no one under 18.
The Compass Center in Pioneer Square is open for limited hours.
Downtown Emergency Services Center also has a hygiene center, but only for people enrolled in their support programs and actively seeking employment.
These are all good services, don't get me wrong, but not available in the same way the URS is.
That doesn't beg any questions. It only suggests them.
Thanks for the post Gurldoggie! I hope the Stranger chooses URS for Strangercrombie.
OK, this may be one of the single best posts on SLOG ever. I had never heard of URS until now, and I am amazed and impressed. Thanks for posting and illuminating this service.
I second what #9 said:)
stranger staff: take note of #8
LOL! I was one of the people that suggested URS last month when the stranger did the poll.
And even in Chicago I am still making my monthly donation to them. They do great work in Seattle!!! Have not checked to see if they have one I can donate to in Chicagoland yet.
Just can't bring myself to ignore you Will, so I hope your post is just a bad attempt at humor.
Washing your hands frequently isn't very easy when spending the day and likely the night out in the wet without access to hot water.
URS does a great service. It is a sad statement about our city and society that they have to constantly beg for money to stay in business.
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