Local Services
Real Change Emerald City Resource Guide
Every year Real Change prints 50,000 copies of this guide to distribute to people who do not have reliable access to technology services. This guide connects people to services like meals, shelters, healthcare facilities, harm reduction services, and more.
Transform Burien
Phone: (206) 839-6620
Email: admin@transformburien.org
Address: 15623 Des Moines Memorial Drive Burien, WA 98166
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 66524 Burien, WA 98166
Facebook: facebook.com/TransformBurien
Sundays– 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesdays – 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Fridays – 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Transform provides clothing and other essential needs during Wednesday and Sunday meals.
Sundays– 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesdays – 12:00pm to 2:00pm
In addition to meal service, groceries are available through the Transform food bank during Wednesday and Sunday meals.
Sundays– 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesdays – 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Coin-Op Laundromat at 15006 SW Ambaum Blvd, Burien WA 98166
Transform volunteers will put quarters in machines for people who need to do their laundry. Detergent, bleach, and dryer sheets are provided.
Fridays – 9:30am to 11:00am
Union Gospel Mission’s Mobile Shower unit is at Transform's main location every Friday offering free showers. Towels, clean underwear, shampoo and soap are provided. Showers have a 15 minute limit.
Fridays – 10:30am to 1:30pm
King County medical and dental vans come monthly to Transform's parking lot to deliver free services.
Please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/locations/homeless-health/mobile-medical-care.aspx to view the monthly schedule for South King County Locations and to confirm dates and times as they may vary.
Burien Community Fridge
The Burien community has come together to stock a 24/7 free food pantry with a fridge & freezer. Hygiene items like toilet paper, soap, menstrual products, etc. can also be found at the Community Fridge! For more information, visit the Instagram page.
Washington Health Outreach
Washington Health Outreach (WAHO) offers veterinary, health, and social services for free or low-cost to keep our neighbors and pets healthy together.
South King County Shelter Services
Anchor operates 24/7 enhanced, motel-based shelters based in South King County. 24/7 support is available for community members who are experiencing homelessness. This includes, 24/7 shelter and essential needs support such as meals, toiletries, and access to other basic needs items. To get more information or to find a shelter, click the button below to visit the South King County Shelter and Homeless Services website.
Burien Day Center
13015 1st Ave. S
Burien WA, 98166
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Come as you are, you are welcome here!
Lunch, snacks, supplies
Donations of warm clothing, sleeping bags and blankets, and other cold weather essentials are welcomed.
(206) 241-5520
13015 1st Ave S Burien, WA 98168