A Shelter For Homeless Women & Children

A formal dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new homeless shelter in West Bremerton took place April 18, 2011. 'Georgia’s House' is named in honor of the late Georgia Mattson, a local resident who advocated for people who are homeless. The project, spearheaded by the Weaver Foundation in partnership with the Bremerton Rescue Mission, provides housing for homeless women and their children.

Paratransit Services provides the facility to the new shelter. A ceremonial presentation of the facility was given by Paratransit Services Board of Directors' Chairman, Bill Mahan. Bill noted that the building was to be dedicated “for the purpose of providing shelter for those in our community who have a temporary need for help.” Also representing Paratransit Services at the opening were board members Mary Ann Huntington and Lois Anderson.