Emergency Support Shelter

06/12/2026

Our Annual Campaign is here, and this year we are focusing on a simple but powerful truth: Every Family Deserves Safety.

Every day, Emergency Support Shelter stands alongside survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes as they navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Through shelter, advocacy, support services, and hope, we help survivors find safety and begin healing.

When you give to our Annual Campaign, you make that work possible. Your generosity helps ensure that no survivor has to face their journey alone and that life-saving services remain available when they are needed most.

We are deeply grateful for the support you continue to show ESS and our community. Together, we can create a future where every family has the opportunity to live free from violence and fear.

💜 Donate today and help make safety possible for every family.

Every family deserves safety

06/10/2026

Hey Teens! Looking for something to do this summer?

Join our Healthy Relationships Class at the Kelso Public Library! This fun, interactive program helps teens build confidence, communication skills, healthy relationships and friendships, leadership skills, and learn how to recognize red flags in relationships.

✨ Food provided every week
✨ Prizes and giveaways
✨ Taught by local teens and facilitated by a Prevention Specialist
✨ Everyone who completes the class receives a $60 gift card!

Check out the flyer below for more details and registration information. Space is limited, so sign up today! 🎉

06/03/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. For many survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes, the effects of trauma do not end when the abuse or violence stops.
PTSD can impact daily life in many ways, including anxiety, depression, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, and challenges with trust and relationships. Healing takes time, support, and access to safe spaces.
At Emergency Support Shelter, we work alongside survivors every day as they navigate the lasting impacts of trauma. Through advocacy, shelter, crisis support, and community resources, we are committed to helping survivors find safety, hope, and healing.
This PTSD Awareness Month, we encourage our community to learn more about trauma, support survivors, and help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
You are not alone. Help is available.

05/29/2026

Had to do a late post and give a huge thank you to PNW SOL for the beautiful screen printing collaboration for Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Josh is so kind and easy to work with, and loves to work with local nonprofits and our community. Thank you for the great shirts and your support!

05/29/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

We’re excited to introduce this month’s employee spotlight and recognize one of the incredible individuals who helps make ESS such a compassionate and supportive place each day.

05/27/2026

Our hearts are with the Longview community during this unimaginable time following the tragic Nippon incident. So many families, friends, coworkers, and first responders have been deeply affected by this devastating loss. Please know you are not alone in your grief.

There are crisis and grief support resources available for anyone who may need them:

Cowlitz County Crisis Line
(800) 803-8833 or 988

Cowlitz County Grief Support
(360) 703-0300
1000 12th Ave., Longview, WA
[email protected]

https://www.longviewmemorialpark.com/grief-support/grief-resources

We are holding this community close in our thoughts and sending strength, comfort, and care to everyone impacted.

05/21/2026

We were recently sent photos from the Pillars of Strength and Crystal Apple Awards by the Cowlitz County Chamber of Commerce, and looking through them was such a wonderful reminder of how lucky we are to be surrounded by a community that supports us, believes in our mission, and recognizes the work we do every day.

We truly cannot say thank you enough. For every donation, every partnership, every volunteer hour, every encouraging word, and every person who stands beside us while we support survivors and individuals facing difficult times.

Your support makes this work possible, and we are incredibly grateful to be part of such a compassionate community. Thank you for everything.

05/19/2026

We have been asked many times about how community members can support our agency, so we wanted to make it easy to find our wish lists and donation platform all in one place.

Your donations help us provide safety, comfort, and essential items to individuals and families facing some of the hardest moments of their lives. Every item donated makes a direct impact on the people we serve.

You can find our wish lists here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JL7PN9OR2AFY?ref_=wl_share

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3667ZL3QD1G9L?ref_=wl_share

https://givebutter.com/emergency-support-shelter

If you prefer, new and unused items can also be dropped off at The Emergency Support Shelter located at 1330 11th Avenue, Longview, WA.

Thank you for supporting our mission and standing alongside survivors and community members in need. We truly appreciate every act of kindness and generosity. You are appreciated more than you know. 💜

05/18/2026

Our shelter is currently in urgent need of a few everyday essentials, and we would be so grateful for any support from our community. 💜

As we continue housing and supporting individuals and families facing incredibly difficult times, these items are used daily and help us provide care at no cost to those we serve.

Items we currently need:
🧻 Toilet paper
🧼 Paper towels
🧽 Cleaners (surface cleaners, sanitizing wipes, bathroom cleaners, laundry detergent, etc.)
🌿 Air fresheners
🐱 Cat litter

Every donation, no matter how small, makes a direct impact and helps us continue providing a safe and supportive environment for those who need it most.

The support of our community means the world to us. Thank you for always showing up for our shelter and the people we serve.