Housing First
Plymouth follows the Housing First philosophy. We believe that people cannot improve their lives until they have a safe, stable place to live.
Our Expertise
We primarily serve individuals who may have failed in housing in the past, or who cannot access decent, affordable housing due to poverty, disabilities, or a previous criminal record.
Our Vision
Housing is just the beginning—the first step to building hope and transforming lives. We envision a day when every person has a home and a better quality of life.
Our Values
More than a decade ago, a diverse group of long-time staff members joined together to outline the values that inform our work.
At Plymouth:
- We create a safe and inclusive community.
- We demonstrate trust.
- We advocate for equity in housing.
- We serve with empathy and compassion.
- We help each other thrive.
Shared Human Dignity
Plymouth believes in a world where adults who have been chronically unhoused live with dignity and in homes.
We do this work in a region and in a nation that persistently function in conflict with our vision. Many do this work in the midst of their own trauma.
The injustice that surrounds us is enabled by the dehumanization of many people:
- We exist on lands stolen from the Snoqualmie, Suquamish, Duwamish, and other tribes; and
- Many continue to benefit from the stolen labor of West African peoples forcibly removed from their lands.
- To achieve Plymouth’s vision, we must work internally and with other decolonizing efforts. We must replace systems that inflict trauma with practices that restore and advance human dignity.
