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Community Highlight: Everett Resources

Community Highlight: Everett Resources

Everett, Washington is a city rich in resources for its residents. The Sno-Isle Libraries and Everett Public Library serve Snohomish and Island counties, offering free access to books, movies, events and more to eligible residents. with various locations. including the Mariner Library and Mill Creek. The Everett Public Library also serves as a hub of information, education, and entertainment. For those in need, food banks operate throughout the city, providing essential sustenance to families and individuals. The Carl Gipson Center, named after a former city council member, serves as a community hub with various programs and services. The Everett Gospel Mission provides shelter and support to the homeless, working tirelessly to alleviate poverty. Everett Transit ensures connectivity within the city, facilitating easy access to these resources. Lastly, the Everett Police and Fire departments work relentlessly to ensure safety and security for all Everett residents.

Everett Public Library

The Everett Public Library connects the community and all its members to resources and services that inform, educate, and entertain. They provide open access to lifelong learning. Everett Public Library embraces the future while preserving the past. The library has two locations, the Main Library and the Evergreen Branch. The Library provides programs like story times, art shows, lectures, and more. It has access to the digital  eLibrary, with eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies & TV, eMagazines, eMusic and more! Learn More

Sno-Isle Libraries

Sno-Isle Libraries serves Snohomish County and Island County. They have 23 libraries and serve over 800,000 residents. The library hosts many events, along with offering books, audiobooks, eBooks, and DVDs. They offer free Wi-Fi, laptop and Wi-fi hotspots to check out, personalized help with librarians, host a summer reading program and so much more. Learn more

Volunteers of America – Everett Community Food Bank

The Everett Community Food Bank serves guests in a walk-thru, grocery style experience.

Located at 230 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

(425) 259-3191  ext 13014  |  food@voaww.org

MON • WED • THURS | 10am – 2pm

2nd & 4th TUES | 3pm-6pm

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Salvation Army Food Bank

2525 Rucker Ave, Everett WA 98201

For information, call: (425) 259-8129

Food Bank – Walk in Hours | Monday-Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Everett Gospel Mission

Everett Gospel Mission first opened its doors in 1961 to care for the homeless men of Everett. Today, the Mission continues to be the only provider of emergency shelter for men. The mission has expanded to include services for single moms and single women. They provide shelter and comprehensive recovery programs for 145 men, and 75 women and children each night. They provide all services without regard to age, gender, race or religion while sharing the love of Christ. As a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, we are audited annually by an independent firm. 90% of our funding is provided by individuals, businesses, churches and foundations. Learn More

Carl Gipson Center

The Carl Gipson Center is a membership-based community serving adults 50+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, underserved communities, immigrants, youth, and families. Located at 3025 Lombard Ave, Everett WA 98201. Learn More

Everett Parks & Facilities

Everett offers many events, parks, and facilities for the residents to enjoy. Summer events include 4th of July celebrations, Jetty Island Days, and Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival. Everett is full of parks that offer trails, picnic shelters, sports fields, gardens, and views. Learn More

Everett Transit

Everett Transit is a municipally owned and operated transit system of the City of Everett. It is a division of the Transportation Services Department, along with the Motor Vehicles Division.  Everett Transit operates local fixed-route and paratransit services seven days a week, including most holidays, within the City of Everett. We offer a Customer Service Center at Everett Station, where we connect customers to a variety of regional transportation options. Learn More

Everett Community College

Everett Community College educates more than 15,000 students every year at several locations in Snohomish County, with most students and faculty at the main campus in north Everett. The college offers associate degrees in Arts and Sciences, Science, Business, Applied Science, Technical Arts, Fine Arts, and General Studies, and a bachelor’s of applied science degree in Accounting. Certificates of completion are awarded in more than 30 technical and career fields. Learn More

Everett Police Department

The Everett Police Department is a premier law enforcement agency in Washington State. We believe in community-oriented policing and work in partnership with the community to enhance quality of life and reduce crime through our core values of integrity, professionalism and honor. The department is heavily involved in working with residents and provides outstanding services to the city. Serving a population of over 100,000, our officers and staff represent diverse backgrounds and pride themselves on protecting, serving and working with Everett residents, business owners and organizations. Learn More

3002 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201

Phone: 425-257-8400

Emergency: 911

Everett Fire Department

Throughout the city limits, Everett’s firefighters respond from 6 fire stations with 6 fire engines, 2 ladder trucks, 3-4 aid units, 3 medic units, 1 medical services officer, and 1 battalion chief command unit. The department also supports special operation teams for Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, Rescue Swimmers, Marine and Wildland responses. Learn More

2801 Oakes Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Phone: 425-257-8100

Emergency Phone: 911