WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: American Legion Post 160 available for anyone who needs a place to stay warm

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(WSB photos)

With no official city “warming center” in West Seattle so far, despite this week’s below-normal temperatures, American Legion Post 160 has stepped up to fill a void. Says Post 160 commander Keith Hughes, “We don’t have cots, blankets, or pillows, but we have a warm, dry building with restroom and coffee. We will stay open 24 hours if the need is here.”

Post 160 is at 3618 SW Alaska in The Triangle (here’s a map). They want to circulate the word as widely as possible, so: “Please ask your churches and other social organization to post a notice on their doors. If you see people on benches, in doorways, etc. please stop and tell them we are open for them.”

ACG January 13, 2020 (2:33 pm)

Thank you. That is such a blessing for anyone who is cold outside.

Seriously? January 13, 2020 (2:57 pm)

Thank you for your kindness.

sgs January 13, 2020 (2:59 pm)

Thank you for doing this. If you need any support or volunteers, please update this story. What a blessing!

Michelle January 13, 2020 (3:22 pm)

Thank you for providing this service to folks in need. Do you need any donations of blankets, gloves, water etc.?

ET January 13, 2020 (3:27 pm)

Thank you.

WSOwl January 13, 2020 (3:34 pm)

Thank you for helping our community!

Jennie January 13, 2020 (3:53 pm)

Thank you!!

Marian Carlson-Ranum January 13, 2020 (4:38 pm)

Thank you!

Sarah January 13, 2020 (4:47 pm)

That’s wonderful! In need of any donations? Coffee, hot chocolate mix, etc?

Byron January 13, 2020 (4:50 pm)

While not in West Seattle, the Burien Severe Weather Shelter has put out a call for volunteer assistance. Please see below for information:https://sites.google.com/view/buriencoldweathershelter/home

Melly Mel January 13, 2020 (6:48 pm)

Amazing!

Just a dude January 13, 2020 (7:19 pm)

That’s so wonderful to read, thank you for opening your doors for those that need somewhere to go.

m January 13, 2020 (7:26 pm)

Thank you for stepping in to fill a need in our community!

Also John January 13, 2020 (8:18 pm)

Your offer could safe a life….thx

Tracy January 13, 2020 (8:33 pm)

West Seattle residents are thankful for your offer to provide a warm-up place for those who don’t have shelter. If you have the ability to accept donations, please let us know.

LKT January 14, 2020 (8:45 am)

Thank you for your kindness.

Sue Luke January 14, 2020 (11:47 am)

How very wonderful of the Legion folks! Thank you for being so kind.

Don Humble January 14, 2020 (1:18 pm)

What a gracious offer! You folks are great!

Deb January 14, 2020 (1:53 pm)

Thank you Keith and American Legion Post #160 for always helping the West Seattle community.

RJB January 14, 2020 (3:25 pm)

Thank-you, are you opening again this evening? Would love to bring some blankets, gloves, coats, whatever is needed!

WSB January 14, 2020 (4:05 pm)

I still have not received a reply to my question on what’s needed if anything.
- WSB January 14, 2020 (4:23 pm)
  
  Update – We called & talked with commander Keith Hughes. What they most need, he says, is cots so people who are resting don’t have to be on the floor – camping-type cots, for example.