CAMP UNITED WE STAND

A COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY CAMP

Camp United We Stand is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which provides safe shelter for unhoused individuals and families in need.  We were founded in 2015 to operate an encampment in the North Seattle/North King County area to provide shelter and the residents’ daily needs, and to facilitate their transition to independent living. Camp United We Stand envisions a world without homelessness in which communities come together to promote a better quality of life for those in need. To work toward this goal, we strive to:

• Provide a partially-self-managed, safe, community-supported encampment to meet the needs of up to 35 local unhoused people.
• Build a network of caring individuals and community partners committed to enhancing the quality of life of the camp residents.
• Encourage efforts to deliver meals, clothing, and supplies to the camp.
• Communicate needs and advocate for unhoused encampments at community meetings and potential host sites.
• Collaborate with local organizations to develop opportunities for the camp residents to further their own development and self-sufficiency.

OUR VALUES

• Respect for all individuals.
• Justice expressed in advocating for an end to homelessness.
• Empowerment and Dignity expressed in the belief that unhoused people have the capacity to excel and to shape their own path.
• Stewardship recognized in the responsible use and management of resources entrusted to our care.
• Active participation of campers in all phases of the administration and management of our unhoused encampment, including financial commitments.