Women & Children

Women & Children

Friendship House Bathroom Renovation

The bathroom in our downstairs dorm is out of commission. The estimated cost to repair and renovate this bathroom is $25,000.

Phase 1- $6,000 Reline the existing damaged cast iron sewer pipes. These pipes are very old and have to be repaired before the bathroom can be used again.

Phase 2- $18,000 Remove and replace existing flooring, and replace all fixtures and electrical. Sheetrock repair and tile installation.

What Is Friendship House?

Friendship House is a safe, compassionate shelter located at 513 North G Street, Aberdeen, WA, operated by the Union Gospel Mission of Grays Harbor. Designed especially for single women and mothers with young children (some age restrictions apply to male children), this facility offers a critical haven of support and restoration in our community.


Services & Programs at Friendship House

  1. Shelter & Housing
  • The facility provides up to 38 beds, ensuring women and their children have a secure place to sleep.
  • Women and children facing financial crisis, past trauma, or addiction receive more than just temporary refuge—they find a place to heal and rebuild in a family-oriented environment.
  1. Community Showers & Hygiene Services
  • Open weekdays (Monday–Friday) from 10 a.m. to 2:20p.m., available to women and accompanied children.
  • Guests have access to essential hygiene items—like toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, and deodorant.
  1. Women & Children Clothing Bank
  1. New Foundation Recovery Program
  • Our New Foundation Programprovides the education and spiritual training individuals need to overcome the challenges and addictions that hold them in bondage. Participants build a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ with the goal of eventually returning to their homes, families and communities.

 

A Place of Hope & Transformation

Friendship House is more than a shelter—it’s a place of restoration. Clients not only find a safe, nurturing space but also access to programs that empower them to move toward stability and recovery.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER . . .

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another” (John 13:34).

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