Emergency Support Shelter

09/15/2026

🎉🎂 Double the birthdays, double the celebration! 🎂🎉

Today, we had the pleasure of celebrating two amazing members of our team who happen to share the same birthday! We gathered over lunch to enjoy some cake, share a few laughs, and take a much-needed moment to connect outside of the everyday work.

We’re grateful for the dedication, compassion, and insight they bring to our team each day. 💙

Happy Birthday to you both! We hope your day is filled with all the joy you bring to those around you! 🥳🎈

09/14/2026

🎳 A Little Team Time Goes a Long Way! ❤️

Our ESS team recently stepped away from the shelter for a little fun, laughter, and some mildly competitive bowling! 🎳

Our team works with individuals and families experiencing tremendous trauma and difficult circumstances every day. The work is meaningful, but it can also be emotionally heavy. That’s why taking time to step away, breathe, laugh, and simply enjoy one another’s company is so important.

We spent the afternoon cheering each other on, sharing snacks, laughing at our bowling skills (or lack thereof 😉), and enjoying a lighter atmosphere together.

We are incredibly grateful for this team and the compassion, dedication, and strength they bring to their work every single day.

Sometimes, taking care of others starts with taking a little time to take care of each other.

We’re proud of our ESS team! 🫶🎳

09/11/2026

We love our community! Another wonderful United Way Day of Caring has been completed. Huge thanks to Fibre Federal Credit Union for all of your hard work today!

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

When we talk about su***de prevention, we also need to talk about domestic violence.

Living with abuse can profoundly affect a person’s sense of safety, identity, hope, and control. Research shows a strong connection between intimate partner violence (IPV) and suicidal thoughts and attempts. A 2026 meta-analysis found that survivors of intimate partner violence had 3–5 times higher odds of suicidal thoughts and attempts than those who had not experienced IPV.

And the connection goes both ways.

🔹 26% of women who died by su***de in one national study had a known history of domestic violence.
🔹 Men account for about 80% of su***de deaths in the United States.
🔹 Men are also survivors. About 1 in 4 men report experiencing violence from an intimate partner.
🔹 Research has also found that intimate partner violence circumstances are present in a significant number of su***de deaths, with many IPV-related su***des involving men.

Abuse can make someone feel like there is no way out.

But there is a way forward.

Safety planning. Advocacy. Connection. Community. Support.

If someone you know is experiencing abuse, believe them. Listen without judgment. Help them connect with resources. And if you are concerned someone may be at risk of su***de, take it seriously and help them connect with immediate support.

Su***de prevention is domestic violence prevention.
Domestic violence prevention is su***de prevention.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or thinking about su***de, call or text 988. If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can also reach out to a local advocate for confidential support and safety planning.

There is help. There is hope. There is a way forward.

08/26/2026

Today is the first day of school, and while we can’t share photos of our shelter kiddos, we can share this wonderful picture of some amazing community partners!

A huge THANK YOU to the ladies of Columbia Longshoremen's Federal Credit Union for purchasing school supplies for our resident children. Because of your generosity, our kiddos can start the school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready for success. 💜

We are incredibly grateful for community partners who step up and help make sure the children in our care have what they need to thrive. We truly couldn’t do what we do without you!

Here’s to a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, and new beginnings! ✏️📓✨

08/14/2026

We’re collecting school supplies for the children staying at Emergency Support Shelter, and we’d love your help making sure our kiddos have everything they need to start the school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn! 💜

We are currently in need of:
✏️ Pens, pencils & notebooks
📁 Folders & 3-ring binders
🎨 Fine point markers & watercolor sets
✂️ Bigger kid scissors
📝 Sticky notes & index cards
🎒 Teen backpacks for boys & girls
🧸 Play dough
📦 Pencil boxes, Scotch tape & more!

🛒 Want to make it easy? Shop directly from our Amazon Wishlist and have your donation shipped straight to the shelter!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1NQFRRG657EIT?ref_=wl_share

📍 Prefer to shop locally? You can drop off school supply donations at:
Emergency Support Shelter
1330 11th Avenue
Longview, WA

When you arrive, come to the front door and pick up the phone. Someone will be available to assist you!

Every donation, big or small, helps open a door to opportunity for a child in our care. 💜

Thank you for helping ensure our kiddos have a successful school year! 📚✨

08/13/2026

Thank You, Longview Pioneer Lions! 🧡

We are incredibly grateful to the Longview Pioneer Lions for their generous $2,500 donation toward the replacement of our desperately needed HVAC system!

We are also deeply thankful to an anonymous club donor for an additional $2,500 gift toward this critical project. Together, these generous gifts bring us another $5,000 closer to replacing a system that is essential to keeping our shelter safe, comfortable, and welcoming for the women and children we serve.

Our HVAC system gravely needs to be replaced, and we are reaching out to our incredible community for help. If you, your business, organization, or someone you know would like to become a sponsor for this project, please reach out to us! Every contribution helps keep our shelter a safe place for survivors and their children.

We absolutely LOVE our community partners and are so grateful for all you do for ESS and for the betterment of our community. Your generosity makes a real difference. 💜

Thank you for helping us keep our doors open!

07/31/2026

It's been a slow start to our Annual Campaign, and we could use your help.

If you have a moment, please take a look at our campaign and consider sharing it with your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Every share helps us reach someone new who may be looking for a way to make a difference.

The Emergency Support Shelter's programs are made possible through grants and the generous support of our community. Funding from caring individuals, businesses, and community partners allows us to continue providing safe shelter, advocacy, and life-changing services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes.

Community support isn't just appreciated. It's essential to our mission.

Thank you for standing with survivors and for helping us spread the word. Together, we can continue opening doors to hope, healing, and safety for those who need it most.

https://givebutter.com/ess-annual-campaign-2026-dfurnh

Every family deserves safety

07/31/2026

Check out this month's employee spotlight 🌟