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Who are we?

Vine Maple Place is a Christian organization that helps homeless families with children build lives of hope, stability, and greater self-sufficiency by providing them with transitional housing and support services.

The need

Every night hundreds of desperate, frightened children and their families sleep in cars, on unfamiliar couches, or in shelters across King County. Many more are faced with the terrifying prospect of losing the roof over their heads because of situations beyond their control.

The program & services

Recognizing the urgent need for affordable housing for homeless parents and children, several Maple Valley churches joined with the community in 2000 to acquire and refurbish eight rundown apartment units in Maple Valley—and Vine Maple Place was born. In 2002, professional case management services were added, and in 2007, six more refurbished apartment homes were opened about two miles from the original location. Since our inception, we have focused on the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the families here as well as the need for safe, affordable housing.

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Karen's Story

When Karen (not her real name) came to Vine Maple Place, she and her three children were just days away from being homeless — again.

Her story is typical of other desperate mothers thrown unexpectedly into the chaos and terror of homelessness. Although Karen had a college degree, she'd not been allowed to use it. In fact, she was a virtual prisoner in her own home. As her fervent efforts to keep the marriage together were unsuccessful, the dangerous situation grew worse. When a crisis counselor urged her to take her three children and flee, that left Karen with no home, no money, and no way to support her frightened kids.

Several groups helped them initially, but when the assistance ran out, she faced being homeless again. Fortunately, a friend happened to mention Vine Maple Place to her. After being accepted into the program, Karen was able to return to school. With help from the Faith Gudgel Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund as well as some grants, Karen graduated last spring with a master’s degree and is now employed. She is thrilled to finally be able to support herself and her children.

"I don’t know where we'd be today if it weren't for Vine Maple Place," she said. "I'm very thankful to Vine Maple Place for the chance to have the education and skills to teach Special Ed kids. I believe this is my call in life, and I will be able to make a difference."

Karen is a great example of the successes we see at Vine Maple Place thanks to the generosity of the community and churches in this area.

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Vine Maple Place
P.O. Box 1092

Maple Valley, Washington, 98038 U.S.A.

phone 425.432.2119
fax 425.432.2774

www.VineMaplePlace.org
email: info@VineMaplePlace.org

Tax ID # 91-2082308

Vine Maple Place is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization. Applicants will not be unlawfully denied housing due to their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, familial (parental) status, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status in violation of any state, federal, or local law governing discrimination in rental housing.