Young Adult Shelter
All young adults deserve support and stability so that they can be healthy, safe, and productive. Young people experiencing homelessness are at a critical stage of life, while coping with a major life-disrupting event, or multiple events, that can have long-lasting impacts on their developmental wellbeing.
We invest in services to reduce barriers for young adults who are experiencing homelessness. We aim to end the cycle of homelessness, and to help build skills and a network of support, so that young adults can succeed and prosper. Beacon Activity Center is a multi-generational center which includes cross-over services and activities for seniors and young adults.
The shelter at Beacon Activity Center is for young adults, ages 18-24, and can host up to 50 young adults. During inclement weather, Beacon will operate as a warming center with an additional 20 beds for young adults. Inclement weather includes:
- Forecast is 35 degrees or colder.
- Forecast is 35 degrees or colder with wind/rain.
Services are available 24 hours a day daily and include:
- Meals and snacks
- Access to basic amenities (i.e., showers, laundry services, etc.)
- Connection to additional services and resources
Those interested in accessing services or getting more information can call the service provider at (253) 327-1786, or by email at: info@valeovocation.org.
Beacon Activity Center
415 South 13th Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
Beacon Activity Center is on the corner of South 13th Street & Fawcett Avenue, which is two blocks down the hill from Tacoma Avenue or six blocks up the hill from Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. Google Maps