Cocoon House - Non Profit

05/28/2026

One week from today, Cocoon House will host our upcoming Quarterly Forum: Understanding LGBTQIA+ Youth Homelessness: Why It Happens and Why It Matters.

LGBTQIA+ youth experience homelessness at disproportionately high rates, often due to family rejection, discrimination, and lack of support systems.

This forum is an opportunity to learn more about these realities, hear from insightful panelists, and engage in meaningful community conversation.

Join us Thursday, June 4 at 6PM at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center to connect, learn, and explore how we can better support young people in our community.

Guests will also have the opportunity to visit our new space and learn more about Cocoon House programs and services.

This is a complimentary event, but registration is required to ensure ample seating and refreshments. We hope to see you there.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cocoon-houses-quarterly-forum-tickets-1979270932640

05/20/2026

LGBTQ+ youth experience homelessness at disproportionately high rates, often due to family rejection, discrimination, and lack of support.

Join Cocoon House on Thursday, June 4 at 6PM at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center for our upcoming Quarterly Forum: Understanding LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness: Why It Happens and Why It Matters.

This complimentary event is an opportunity to learn more about the realities LGBTQ+ youth face, connect with community members, tour our new space, and engage in meaningful conversation about how we can create safer and more supportive communities for young people.

Registration is required to ensure ample seating and refreshments. We hope you’ll join us and share this opportunity with your network.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cocoon-houses-quarterly-forum-tickets-1979270932640

05/18/2026

Every year, our community comes together for Cocoon House’s Butterfly Celebration — but we also hold a very special event just for the young people in our programs: Youth Butterfly. 🦋

Youth Butterfly is an annual celebration where young people connected to Cocoon House are nominated and recognized for their growth, resilience, leadership, creativity, kindness, and strength. It is a chance to celebrate the progress they’ve made and remind them that their stories, accomplishments, and futures matter.

A few weeks ago, we gathered at the Carl Gipson Center in Everett for this year’s Youth Butterfly awards ceremony. The evening was filled with music, laughter, heartfelt words from youth and staff, good food, a photo booth, and lots of applause as we celebrated each young person and the incredible ways they continue to grow.

At Cocoon House, we believe every young person deserves to be seen, encouraged, and celebrated — and Youth Butterfly is one of the many ways we make that happen. 💜🦋

05/15/2026

A huge thank you to Girl Scout Troop 42257 for stopping by Cocoon House with cookie donations for the young people in our programs!

Acts of kindness like this help create comfort, connection, and care for youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability in our community. We are so grateful for your generosity and for thinking of the young people we serve.

Thank you, Troop 42257, for making a sweet difference!

05/14/2026

At Cocoon House’s Butterfly Celebration, we heard from Caitlin, a former Cocoon House youth, who shared a story that stayed with all of us.

When Caitlin first arrived at Cocoon House nearly 20 years ago, waiting for her on her bed was a quilt. It was hers and no one else’s. In a time filled with uncertainty, that simple act of care made her feel safe, seen, and like she belonged. She still has that quilt today.

That tradition continues at Cocoon House. Every young person who stays with us receives their own quilt — handmade with care by the incredible Cama Beach Quilters, who joined us at the Butterfly Celebration this year.

At the end of the evening, Caitlin was able to pass along a brand new quilt to one attendee, reminding us all that warmth, comfort, and community are at the heart of what keeps young people going.

Thank you to the Cama Beach Quilters for helping create moments of safety and belonging for youth, one quilt at a time. 🦋

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Join us on Thursday, June 4 at 6PM for Cocoon House’s upcoming Quarterly Forum at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center.

In recognition of Pride Month, this quarter’s discussion will focus on Understanding LGBTQIA+ Youth Homelessness: Why It Happens and Why It Matters.

This complimentary event is an opportunity to learn more about the challenges LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness face, connect with community members, tour our new space, and engage in meaningful conversation about how we can support young people in our community.

Registration is required to ensure ample seating and refreshments. We hope you’ll join us and share this opportunity with your network.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cocoon-houses-quarterly-forum-tickets-1979270932640

05/12/2026

Thank you to WaFd Bank for awarding Cocoon House a $2,000 grant to support basic necessities for youth in our programs.

This funding will help provide essential items like hygiene supplies, clothing, food, and other everyday needs that create comfort, stability, and dignity for young people experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

We are so grateful for community partners like WaFd Bank who invest directly in the well-being of youth and help ensure young people have access to the support and resources they need to move forward safely and confidently.

Thank you for standing with youth in our community. 💙

05/11/2026

At Cocoon House’s Butterfly Celebration last week, former Cocoon House youth Caitlin shared a memory from nearly 20 years ago that has stayed with her ever since.
The first thing she smelled when she walked through our doors was homemade applesauce.

A staff member had a crockpot going in the kitchen, filled with warm spices and comfort. After experiencing homelessness and instability, that simple moment made her feel safe enough to finally breathe.

At the end of her story, guests throughout the room shared applesauce family style together — a reminder that meals can create warmth, belonging, and connection.
Every day, young people come to Cocoon House looking for that same feeling of safety, care, and community.

We are currently in urgent need of Meal Train volunteers to help provide meals for youth accessing our U-Turn Drop-In Center.

Individuals, families, workplaces, and community groups can all sign up to provide a meal.

A warm meal may seem small, but for a young person experiencing homelessness, it can mean everything.

Sign up here: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/0ng0nz?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcjlpb3JzNnJOYk1wUjNjRgEeM5XT3fulJ_TWno-fT4eHWkctjYdk0i_n86RVLxH-3fZ2WLBX1bLMa8cS7G8_aem_Nax62UrLTnWYy7nuNsx9Lw

05/08/2026

Thank you for a truly inspiring Butterfly Celebration last night.

What an incredible evening. We were honored to celebrate Rancy, Kelly, and Quentin — three amazing Butterfly Youth Award recipients who have overcome unimaginable challenges to meet their goals. Because of your generous support, these young people — and youth who will find safety and stability at Cocoon House in the future — are looking ahead to bright and hopeful futures.

We were also inspired by Caitlin Rose, who shared how receiving services and support from Cocoon House 20 years ago has shaped her journey. We hope you enjoyed the special applesauce and felt the spirit of community and belonging Caitlin experienced all those years ago.

If you unfortunately couldn't join us last night, please watch Caitlin’s moving testimony that highlights the lasting, long-term benefits of Cocoon House’s programs and services. https://youtu.be/zAo2RUKmX8c

There is still time to make an impact. Please consider making a gift to help create new opportunities for young people experiencing housing instability in our community. https://www.cocoonhouse.org/?give=8NDR96EK

Stay tuned for more photos from the evening — and thank you again for your generous support.

05/06/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Jeff and the team at BECU for their continued partnership and support of Cocoon House.

Last month, we had the opportunity to join BECU’s quarterly leadership meeting, connecting with over 100 leaders from their retail network. It was a meaningful time to share more about our work and the impact that community partnerships make for young people experiencing homelessness.

That impact came to life in an incredible way. Jeff led a sock drive across BECU, and today he delivered over 1,000 pairs of socks to support youth in our programs.

This generosity will make an immediate difference for the young people we serve.
Thank you, Jeff, and thank you to everyone at BECU who contributed. Your support is felt, valued, and truly appreciated.