Benu Community Home: A Beacon of Hope in Seattle's Homelessness Crisis

Seattle's homelessness crisis continues to disproportionately impact Black residents, who make up nearly 30% of the unhoused population despite being less than 7% of the city's total. 


Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) is addressing this disparity through Benu Community Home, a low-barrier shelter for Black men that focuses on healing, empowerment, and long-term stability. 


Since its opening, Benu Community Home has served over 250 guests, providing a crucial community resource during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this period, BENU has achieved several milestones, including developing a Theory of Change Strategy that can be replicated as a standard service model for trauma-informed care and culturally relevant programming. #africatownseattle #aclt #centraldistrict


To learn more about how you can join this movement to end homelessness and build a vibrant, thriving community, visit www.africatownlandtrust.org or follow them on social @africatownlandtrust.




Join ACLT in building lasting change and empowering our community. Learn more:www.africatownlandtrust.org.

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