Seattle Faces Refugee Housing Crisis as Migrants Camp at Community Center

Hundreds of refugees, including children, are left without shelter after being evicted, with city officials yet to confirm their response.

Hundreds of Venezuelan, Angolan, and Congolese refugees, including 70 children, are currently camping at the Garfield Community Center in Seattle after being evicted from hotel rooms and short-term rentals.
City officials have not confirmed if they will clear the encampment, amid concerns from migrants about potential use of force.
Temporary housing solutions provided by state, county, and city governments have been insufficient, leaving migrants in limbo without long-term stability.
More than $30 million allocated by the State Legislature for migrant and asylum seeker support will not be available until July, exacerbating the current crisis.
Local leaders and organizations are scrambling for immediate solutions, but face challenges in coordinating resources and support.