Opening Doors since 1979

DESC opened its doors in 1979 as an emergency shelter, a place for vulnerable adults living with behavioral health disorders and chronic homelessness to come in out of the cold for the night.

Today our mission is not merely to offer shelter, but to end the homelessness of our community's most vulnerable people, through an integrated array of clinical services and supportive housing that allows men and women to reclaim their lives and reach their highest potential. more

Not All Superheroes Wear Capes: DESC's 2011 documentary
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Welcome Home with Love
Learn more about our current in kind gift drive. All items are going to people who are moving out of homelessness into a home. We're especially looking for towels, pots and pans and can openers.

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projects under development

Delridge Supportive Housing DESC is working on a future affordable housing project in the Delridge neighborhood, located at 5434-5444 Delridge Avenue SW. more

Aurora Supportive Housing more

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Events & Activities

SAVE THE DATE! No Hard Hats Required! DESC Building Blocks Gala is on October 11th. more