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Home Is Just the Beginning

2024 Annual Report
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On Behalf of Plymouth’s Leadership

Dear Friend of Plymouth,

There’s a powerful feeling of welcome when you walk into a Plymouth building: the sound of laughter, neighbors chatting with staff, someone with a happy dog on a leash heading out for a walk. For our residents — all of whom have experienced homelessness — these simple moments represent safety, dignity, and healing.

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. In a time when conversations about homelessness can be complex — even polarizing — we hold fast to that simple truth.

This year, we housed nearly 1,400 individuals through permanent supportive housing and helped another 1,000 through rental assistance. We served thousands of meals each week and brought together more than 1,100 community members at our Key to Hope luncheon, raising $1.6 million to support this essential work.

We also made exciting strides across the region:

  • In Seattle, we began renovating the historic Pacific Apartments, which will soon welcome residents again.
  • In Kirkland, we were selected to operate a new site through King County’s Health Through Housing initiative.
  • In Redmond, we secured land to build 100 new homes for Redmond residents experiencing homelessness.
  • Finally, we were proud to launch the Plymouth Supply Center, where residents shop for essentials free of charge.

We do this work in partnership with you, our community. Because of your support, those everyday moments — a friendly hello, a quiet sense of belonging — are possible for our residents. Thank you for helping our most vulnerable neighbors to do more than find housing. Thank you for helping them to finally come home.

With gratitude,

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Karen T. Lee
CEO

Signature of Ben Straughan
Ben Straughan
Chair of the Board of Trustees

Our Mission

Plymouth Housing’s mission is to eliminate homelessness and address its causes by preserving, developing and operating safe, quality, supportive housing and by providing adults experiencing homelessness with opportunities to stabilize and improve their lives.

Our Reach

Key Stats
  • 17 buildings in King County
  • 1,400 people currently housed
  • 95% of residents remain safely and stably housed after moving into a Plymouth home
Land Acknowledgement

We at Plymouth Housing acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral lands of Coast Salish peoples; the Indigenous peoples of our region are still here and continue to honor and bring to light their ancient heritage.

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Highlights From the Year

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Bringing Our Community of Supporters Together

In 2024, our three major fundraising events united a passionate community of supporters, proving that collective action fuels lasting change. At Key to Hope, journalist Esmy Jimenez called for investment in innovative solutions to support individuals and entire communities, while at Seattle Dances, nine influential leaders took to the stage to share their dedication to Plymouth’s mission. The excitement continued with the dazzling Cirque du Plymouth theme at Pop Some Tops, organized by the Promoters of Plymouth Ambassador Board. Together, these events raised $3.7 million, reinforcing our shared commitment to safe, supportive housing for all.

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Building Community on Our Team

Throughout the year, we’re proud to cultivate community and celebration with our dedicated staff members. Events like the Mission Awards, where we honored six exceptional team members for their embodiment of Plymouth’s mission and values, and Pride Month, where staff and residents proudly represented Plymouth in the 50th annual Seattle Pride Parade, are moments that strengthen our culture, uplift our staff, and reinforce our ability to provide the best possible care for our residents.

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Creating Connections Within Our Buildings

Plymouth Housing’s buildings are hubs for community connections — thanks to individuals, businesses, and organizations that share our passion for supporting those healing from homelessness. In 2024, residents experienced meaningful connections that reinforced the healing power of community. Vuu’s Beauty School provided monthly hair and nail services, while the League of Women Voters empowered and equipped residents to vote with a non-partisan voter registration drive. A partnership with the UW School of Medicine removed barriers to health care for our residents and best-selling author Ingrid Ricks taught memoir writing workshops to residents.

Where Support Becomes Strength

Three Stories That Reveal the Care and Creativity of Plymouth Housing
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Rosheka | Residential Services Manager

At the Plymouth building where she works, Rosheka sees her own grandparents in her clients, who are largely seniors and military service veterans. Rosheka loves the stories that residents tell her about their lives — especially when they bring out articles and documents to reflect on historic eras and achievements. Rosheka knows that a person’s homelessness is just one part of a story that’s still being written.

Most people at Simons have been here for more than 10 years. It really shows the staying power of permanent supportive housing. I love coming here and showing up for them.
— Rosheka
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Shawn | Plymouth Resident

Shawn was running a lucrative arts supply store when a catastrophic accident stopped him in his tracks. He went on to experience homelessness for several years before moving into one of our Belltown buildings in 2010.

A lifelong artist, Shawn collects rocks and converts them into polished gems, using a rock tumbler in his apartment. He wears dozens of bracelets made from these stones, giving them away to friends, family, and Plymouth residents and staff.

Just as Plymouth helps people leave homelessness and access their true potential, Shawn takes rough rocks and reveals their shining insides.

A lot of people don’t understand what it is to be homeless and try and do something to benefit your life. Just because people have problems doesn’t mean they don’t deserve help.
— Shawn
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Janet | Volunteer

Janet has always had an appreciation for space and place. As a longtime architect, she creates structures that serve people by intentionally programming their space to be functional and community-forward.

After participating in Seattle Dances 2024, Janet saw how Plymouth provides home, opportunity, and a second chance for residents. “Plymouth is a class act, setting up every aspect of the organization for success,” she said.

Janet now volunteers weekly at the Plymouth Supply Center, where residents shop for essentials free of charge. She is filled with warmth by the gratitude and community she finds at Plymouth.

People think volunteering is about giving — but we volunteers are the ones who benefit most.
— Janet
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Stocking Essential Items and Personal Agency

At the Plymouth Supply Center

In October 2024, Plymouth Housing opened the Plymouth Supply Center (PSC), a storefront where residents can select essential household goods, personal care items, food, and pet supplies — free of charge.

When someone moves into a Plymouth apartment after experiencing homelessness, having a quality, permanent home is just the beginning. With residents’ yearly income averaging under $9,000, not needing to worry about the cost of essential goods can go a long way in helping people find stability and focus on rebuilding their lives.

Washington Holdings built out the PSC in the ground floor commercial space of a Plymouth building on Third Avenue as an in-kind donation. They also provided ample volunteer power to assemble shelves, stock items, and paint a mural designed by acclaimed local artist Stevie Shao.

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The PSC allows Plymouth to more efficiently receive donated items and distribute them in a centralized location. “This provides residents with the agency and the dignity to choose the donated items that best suit their needs, which is really powerful,” said Mark Barbieri of Washington Holdings, also a Plymouth board member.

Plymouth resident and former board member Searetha Simons echoed that sentiment. “For residents to come in and be able to shop in a place that looks like a store — bright, beautiful, and welcoming — that means a lot to people. It makes them feel seen,” she said.

Additional funding, donations, and volunteering came from Wells Fargo, Napier Park Global Capital, PNC Foundation, and IKEA Renton, with IKEA contributing a range of household essentials.

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life at home — and you can’t do that without a home,” said Annie Boeckman from IKEA, in appreciation for Plymouth’s work. “We were excited that the residents get to pick what they want. Design allows you to be yourself; you get to show your uniqueness.

The Plymouth Supply Center welcomes volunteers and donations year-round. Guidelines and information can be found here.

Housing Our Kirkland Neighbors With Care

In Collaboration With King County

In 2024, Plymouth Housing was selected to operate King County’s new Health Through Housing (HTH) building in Kirkland, further expanding our presence on the Eastside and deepening our regional impact.

This facility is part of King County’s bold initiative to create up to 1,600 units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing or at risk of chronic homelessness. It marks Plymouth’s second HTH site, following Bertha Pitts Campbell Place in Seattle’s Central District.

Opening in 2025, the building will offer 24/7 staffing and wraparound services — behavioral health care, case management, employment counseling, and more — to support over 100 individuals transitioning out of chronic homelessness. “Everyone, regardless of who they are, deserves a home, safety, and support,” said Plymouth CEO Karen Lee.

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In partnership with King County and the City of Kirkland, Plymouth has worked to engage Kirkland residents and businesses to welcome questions and input about the expectations and role of permanent supportive housing. More than 250 people joined our online town hall, with follow-up focus groups and outreach helping ensure we become a trusted, valued part of the Kirkland community.

This project addresses the urgent need for housing on the Eastside and reflects Plymouth’s continued mission to expand our reach and serve more people across the region. Thank you for your support in making this work possible.

PICTURED: Plymouth staff visit the HTH Kirkland site during renovation to offer feedback on design and service needs.

2024 Financials

Revenue: $ 69,534,935
Expenses: $ 78,240,896

Our 2024 Supporters

Your support helps our residents thrive. In 2024, your generosity provided housing and supportive services to nearly 1,400 people who have formerly experienced homelessness. Our region is stronger thanks to your support.

GIFTS FROM $1 – $24,999   GIFTS OF $25,000 OR MORE

SUSTAINING MEMBERS   IN-KIND GIFTS

GIFTS IN HONOR AND MEMORY

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Our Dedicated Staff

Our staff’s dedication encourages our residents to thrive. They embody our values every day, carrying out their work with empathy and compassion. They make Plymouth’s work possible, and we’re grateful for their service to our community.

PICTURED: Plymouth Housing staff gathered to celebrate Pride in June 2023.

Executive Team

Kimberly Arrington-White
Andrea Carnes
Huynh Chhor
Mieko Gray
Kurt Jun
Jeremy Kern
Karen Lee
Karen Peterson
Becky Rusnak
John Siddall
Shoko Toyama

Directors

Jocelyn Bland
George Collins
Lisa Dam
Cheryl DeBoise
Lisa Downs
Taurmini Fentress
Gabrielle Nomura Gainor
Kristina Giscombe
Mary Glennon
Katharine Guthrie
Elliot Hart
Kevin Holtz
Liz Ibarra
David Johnson
Tim Jones
Craig Kelly
Jessica Matheson
Elizabeth Murphy
Cindy Norton
Liz Rapuzzi
Katharine Revello
Gretchen Rhoden
Paul Rosenthal
Keith Scott
Dennis Sills
Trina Thompson
Amante Vizcaya

Behavioral Health

Kevin Alvarado
Ewan Andreasen
Aaliyah Bains
Sage Benner
Dre Brown
Lemon Byrd
Kyle Harrington
Nic Masangkay
Astro Pittman
Yvette Sampson

Compliance

Claire Blomgren
Sagal Danan
Emily DeBoer
Cara Mia Harris
Chris Mack

Facilities

Lawrence Anthony
Martina Bennett
Ramon Bland
Ric Bonet
Antonio Brooks
Walter Brown
John Brunson
Randy Cain
Bill Carey
Manuel Cauich
Amadou Diallo
Gabriel Diaz
Delgado Dixon
Valentino Edge
Sahro Farah
Joseph Fiso
DC Garrison
Jasiah Goins
Huriel Gonzalez
Lorne Harding
Doug Hathaway
Alton Hutchinson
Tami Lee
Gregory Lewis
Allen Link
Dan Macdonald
Gonzalo Martinez
Isaac McLeod
Jheremy Mcnabb
John Meadows
Christopher Michael
Domonic Myles
Onoya Okonda
Trevon Parham
ShaQuella Perine-Heyman
Arnell Robinson
Chai Saechao
Clemon Smith
Maurice Stone
Cedric Summerville
Rodney Summerville
Alem Tesfaye
Torrence Turner
Kosal Va
Cassius Watkins
Joseph Wilson

Finance

Mickey Beatima
Lewis Crawford
Nycce Davis
Rosalia Gallardo
Hnin Hlaing
Diana Johan
Betsy Kusuma
Rachel Lanera
Swema Likonde
Alia Luna
Craig McCook
Kit Mitton
Sai Aung Naing
Rob Shutler
Savannah Tabb
Parker Travis
Finna Wu

Information Technology

Andrew Bazan
Kenneth Dacus
Don Ide
LeeAnn Twilley
Dillon Uhrich
James Wilkinson

Operations & Administration

Julie Alzate
Mike Andersen
Lisa Andrew
Nathan Bartholome
Capitola Brunk
Cameron
Shirley-Nita Enninful
Courtney Hagans
Kris Jensen
Paul Lambros
Kahdijah Lozada
Mike Markulec
DeAnna Marshall
Stephanie McMillian
Cho Rong Min
Ashley Ray
Brittani Ross
Rainelle Sizemore
Samantha Sloan
Crystal Townsend
Florence Vollmer
Marlese Webb

People Strategy & Operations

Sarah Boland
Desire Brown
SB Bukantz
Patrice Codio
Angela Davis
Sarah Dutton
Jewell Evans
Fabiano Franciosa
Alexandria Gates
Rose Guerrero
Deann Jacob
Peter Kiffmeyer
Margaret Landon
Zach Larkin
Jenifer LeCount
Dekra Mitchell
Azure Ruiz
Christine Schlienz
BJ Tindall
Sedriece Williams-Johnson

Permanent Supportive Housing

Rhoda Adeke
Ron Alexander
Chris Allen
Lawrence Alston
Russell Amos
Tanisha Anderson
Zafu Aragai
Asa Armah
Laylani Ativalu
Denis Atugonza
Dominique Aumua
Donnie Ayers
Dave Bailey
Malik Barnes
Kila Shadoes Barnett
Christian Bartlett
Stanley Batten
Ron Beasley
AJ Belnap
Donna Bland
Margaux Blitch
Tee-Tee Bowens Drake
Dewane Bowens-Drake
Dmontae Brooks
Kiondra Brooks
Eric Buckler
Mckenna Callahan
Andrea Calloway
Miles Cameron
Shay Carter
Jeremiah Carter
Breanna Casson
Janinne Cater
Angel Cezear
Kushma Chetty
Jamal Choteau
Mia Chu
Jaycie Clark
Rachelle Classen
Carmen Claudio
Katt Claudio
Samantha Clay
Kenyata Clinton
Taryn Collis
Janice Connelly
Derek Correa
Darry Cox
Lo’Chelle Cox
Tiana Crain
Tibla Crain
China Crudup
Daisha Crudup
Efren Damian
Jordan Day
Simani Dearbone
Emmanuel Diaz
Shontashiwa Dixon
Josie Dubberke
Pat Durkin
Cathee Eagon
Shirley Edgerton
Charlotte Edison
Cody Edmonds
Tiphanie Eichholz
Juju Ellis
Adaje Ellison
John Engel
Derrick Eskridge
Lauren Estrada
Neta Etuale
Ree Everett
Jacarae Fairbanks
Michael Farley
Karsen Farmer
Frankie Flight
Drea Foster
Courtney French
Gina Fudacz
Norman Fuller
KD Fuston
Alyssa Gaither
Michael Gakuru
Ryan Garnett
Beruke Giday
Aren Givens
Shirley Gomez-Orantes
Raquel Goodwin
Joseph Graham
Dewane Grant
Milvia Gray
Suzy Graydon
Andre Grayson
Noah Hermalius
Justin Guidry
Steve Gumm
Faduma Guyo
Crea Hall
Greg Hall
Latoya Hall
Arhmad Hamlet
Barry Harkin
Brian Hatfield
Brian Hatfield
Kaela Hayes
Elizabeth Heffron
Shareka Hicks
Steph Hicks
Jeremy Holland
Sage Nikola Holy
Randall Hoxie
Kendra Hubbard
Carlos Hughes
Candles Hutchko
Anhtuan Huynh
Harvinder Jackson
Terry Jackson
Axel Jaimes
Nicole Jeffries
Clifford Jenkins
Chantier Johnson
Francesca Johnson
Jalani Johnson
Walter Johnson
D’Naye Jones
Daja Jones
Mya Jones
Scott Jones
Shavon Jones
Kenneth Jordan
Sabrina Joseph
Juanita Juchau
Jenny Kincade-Brouns
Essance King
Risa Knight
Kopano Kokayi
Andy Kuo
Jaclyn Lardie
Issah Abdul Latif
Rita Lawrence
Carl Lee
Hana Leuelu
Anthony Leui
Robert Lewis Jr
Dondanova Lewis
William Li
Lucy Lincicome
Norma Locke
Teri Logan
Jess Long
Cynthia Long-Clarke
Mishel Lopez
Dee Lovell
Melissa Lozano-Bradbury
Tasha Mae
Romi Mahoney
Pheline Malela
Luke Malela
Nita Martinez
Lesall Massey
Sirita McClay-Jenkins
Tesfa Mekonnen
Zoë Miller
Kirsten Mintun
Sahal Mohamed
Jardonald Mosely
Twyla Mosely
Laura Munro
Joe Murillo
Pendo Mwawasi
Cameron Myers
Jessica Nagamatsu
Todd Nash
Ebong Ngujede
Doug Noble
Rancie Nvuama
Taylor O’Brien
David Orefice
Ty Owen
Andres Pacheco
Kimberly Packer
Brenda Paiz
Dallas Palmer
Donald Parker
Adrell Parramore
Antoine Patton
Donna Payton
Elizabeth Peang
Crystal Perine
Holt Perkins
Dan Perry
James Perry
Ron Perry
Myron Pinkney
Sam Place
Robert Pope
Christian Ramirez
Angela Regan
Kenya Rilea
Adam Rivera
Donnell Rivers-Joseph
Consuela Robinson
Pearl Roche
David Rodriguez
Kirk Rodriguez
Darius Rogers
Ron Roy
Tiffany Rude
Phelix Ruyonga
Brian Saechao
Ricky Sage
Tiffany Sangster
Shamika Sarden
James Saunders
Dion Schell
Ray Schell
Toi Sellers-Wilson
Moses Semanda
Joseph Sesay
Takitreauna Shade
Leslie Shapiro
Byram Simpson
Airianna Smith
Bernie Smith
Derreck Smith
Dom Smith
Emma Smith
Kimani Smith
Tiffany Smith
Nathan Snyder
Layne Sobczak
Keilani Songcuan
Emily Stapleton
Christina Starnes
Jamia Stephens
Sigi Stockinger
Serena Stradiota
Zoe Stradiota
Rosheka Taylor
Joshua Terlouw
Annmarie Thomas
Talia Thomas
Grady Thompson
Isiah Tolson
John Tozzi
Jeanna Trammel
Oz Turner
Wendy Tyau-Dumlao
Amber Underwood
Moncerrat Valdovinos
Amanda Van Roberts
Jalaysia Vasser
Chanel Wahidi
Tamacia Wallace
Anthony Walton
Irma Ward-Elexander
Marcus Washington
Sephora Watkins
Undra Watkins
Abigail Weingarten
Jaime Welker
Anne Whitaker
Anisa White
Steffany Whitmore
Brandon Wiegert
Erin Wiley
Becca Wiley
Enocras Williams
Michael Williams
Tyshawn Williams
Domunique Wilson
Melanie Wimmer
Michelle Wise-Bailey
Sylvester Young

Property Management

Andrew Aguayo
Zuriah Brandon
Kayla Collins
Michelle Delorme
Yvonne Duncan
Ashley French
Robin Hallsmith
Angel Hamm
Taylor Hoss
Ebony Hurt
Chan Lee
Samantha Mascorella
Andy Maxson
Selena Moore
Nathan Owens
Philip Seymour
Rachel Strauss
Kenzel Ture-Moor
Kelly Wardle

Real Estate

Josh Cavanaugh
Asad Hussein
Julie Nordgren
Jeremy Oslund
Michelle Umadhay
Alaine Ziegenhagel

Rental Office

Anna Armstrong
Kage Bishop-Inniss
Bill French
Giovanna Lanza
Lily Niland
Charles Tanyi
Madalyn Taylor

Resource Development

Quenton Baker
Sharon Balbin
Sarah Dickmeyer
Rhiannon Gagnon
Stephanie Gomory
Polo Hedriana
Anneke Karreman
Mary Lagomarsino
Anna Micklin
Shelain Nunez
Kaley Oschmann
Evan Sexton
Neil Shafer-Ross
Peter Tolly
Bryanna Trujillo

Voucher Programs

Cindy Bockelman
Monique Burston
Shayrl Coston
Varinique Davis
Megan Everett
Windy Guffey
BJ Houston
Sofia Hussein
Jon La France
Lizz Petosa-Aguilera
Sandra Sexton
Kieran Wharton

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Board of Trustees and Advisory Council

Special thanks to these visionaries for guiding Plymouth’s work to end homelessness in our community.

PICTURED: Plymouth Housing Trustees on stage at our 2024 Key to Hope luncheon.

Board of Trustees

Ben Straughan, Chair
Mark Barbieri, Secretary
Mike Schlect, Treasurer
Lainey Templeton, Immediate Past Chair
Laura Bachman*
Sean Brennan
Matthew Cazier
Karen Chang*
David Chen*
Andrew DeVore
Olivia Doyle
Rob Fuller
Matt Galvin
Robert Homchick
Mary Ives*
Shari Leid
Ben Maritz
Julia Meo
Sarah Meyer
Nelly Mubashi
Chuck Riley
Lavina Sadhwani*
Mari Smith
Kayley Runstad Swan
Satish Thomas
Deb White

Advisory Council

Deirdre Black
Dan Brettler
Angus Cunningham
Phil Fujii
Gail Conway Gray
Kate Joncas
Stewart Landefeld
Molly Pengra
Eleanor Moseley Pollnow
Mari Smith
Joyce Taylor
Gillian Neukom Toledo
Jane Zalutsky

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