Granite Falls Resource Directory

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This resource directory features locally based "neighbor helping neighbor" services for people living in or near Granite Falls. Click on the link that interests you. If you would like to donate time, talent, or treasure to any of the organizations, please contact them directly. God bless your journey!

Food

Local Emergency Food Resources

  • Granite Falls Food Bank
    215 S. Granite Avenue, Granite Falls
    Open the second and fourth Wednesday of each month 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Holy Cross Parish Outreach (limited food assistance)
    Located in modular trailer behind parish hall
    From Granite Falls, go approximately 4 miles West of downtown Granite Falls.
    Holy Cross is on the left directly off Hwy. 92
    Monday: 1:00-3:00 pm
    Wednesday: 3:45 pm-5:45 pm
    Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Our Father's House Church Food Bank
    402 S. Granite Avenue, Granite Falls
    Open the first and third Friday of each month from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Sanctuary Care Ministries
    15533 NE 75th St. - on the corner of State Route 92
    Offers bread on a first-come, first-served basis on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Clothing

Local resources for you and your family (See Thrift Stores section too!)


  • Sanctuary Care Ministries Clothing Bank

  • Free clothing to fit everyone
    Open Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    15533 75th Street NE
    360-386-9871
    On the corner of Highway 92 & 75th Street NE between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls.
    Clothing Bank is located in the modular building behind the church.
    Donations of gently used clothes, shoes, and bedding are welcome, and can be made when the Care Center is open, or during regular office hours - Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Transportation

Community Transit
Local public transporation is available through Community Transit, linking Granite Falls to other area towns and cities. Bus stops are scattered around town, and the main Park and Ride facility is located two blocks south of the Police Station on S. Granite Avenue.
www.CommunityTransit.org

Snohomish County Transportation Coalition (SNOTRAC)
Strives to address the transportation needs of people unable to transport themselves due to a disability, age, or income. Features several programs designed to help people anywhere in Snohomish County. Call 425-265-2226 for more information.
www.Snotrac.org

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Shelter and Utilities

Holy Cross Parish Outreach helps where possible with utility assistance for any resident of Granite Falls and Lake Stevens. This Outreach is provided by the generous hearts of Holy Cross Parishioners.

Located in modular trailer behind parish hall
From Granite Falls, go approximately 4 miles West of downtown Granite Falls.
Holy Cross is on the left directly off Hwy. 92
Monday: 1:00-3:00 pm
Wednesday: 3:45-5:45 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Community Voice Mail - FREE SERVICE to those in need

Volunteers of America in Everett provide a free community voice mail service, that turns phone lines into life lines! This service helps assist the unemployed looking for work, and the homeless. Users receive a local phone number, and they can record their own personalized greeting. They have the ability to receive/retrieve messages 24/7 from any phone. Users can utilize this service to aid in achieving employment, housing, education, safe communication, social services, health care, contacting family, and more.
Snohomish County CVM Manager
425-259-3191
www.cvm.org
Email: info@voawww.org

Washington Telephone Assistance Program - WTAP
Connects clients receiving DSHS benefits with low rates through their local phone service provider; also offers reduced connection rates. Provides information about subsidized cell phone plans.

(888) 700-8880
www.dshs.wa.gov/wtap

Housing Authority of Snohomish County
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
425-290-8499
www.hasco.org

Snohomish County Energy Assistance Program
Helps with all heat fuel types, and heating repairs. It is not necessary to have a past due bill or your heat shut off to get help. This assistance include the Federal LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program).
425-388-3880
www.SnoCoEnergyAssistance.us

Project Pride
Affiliate of the American Red Cross organization. With Snohomish County PUD's support, the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross provides assistance to low income families who are unable to pay electric bills.
425-252-4103

Snohomish County Weatherization Program
Installs energy conservation and health and safety measures, at no cost to qualifying owners, and renters, that will help reduce heating bills, preserve housing stock and increase the comfort and value of a home.
425-388-7205
www.SnoCoWeatherization.us

Housing Hope
Provides an array of housing services for very low and low income residents of Snohomish County.
425-347-6556
www.housinghope.org

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Health Care

Accepts patients with no insurance and at lower cost

Sea Mar Health Services
MEDICAL, DENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, ALCOHOL & DRUG TREATMENT, HEALTH EDUCATION, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES, MATERNITY, PEDIATRICS, etcetera
Welcomes everyone - fees are based on a sliding scale. Their website is in English and Spanish at www.seamar.org
Several locations, but this list includes the nearest in Snohomish County:

Marysville Medical
9710 State Avenue, Marysville
360-653-1742

Marysville Dental
9710 State Avenue, Marysville
360-657-3091

Everett Outpatient
5007 Claremont Way, Everett
425-347-5415

PUGET SOUND CHRISTIAN MOBILE CLINIC
Two exam rooms and a lab - $10 per visit
Cross View Church
604 Avenue C East, Snohomish
Thursdays 5 pm - 9 pm MUST HAVE APPOINTMENT
Call 425-679-1232 to schedule an appointment

Domestic Violence

For emergency shelters, 24-hour crisis hotlines, and other assistance, please click on this link to a full listing of services in Snohomish County:
DomesticViolenceResources

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Senior Citizens

Granite Falls Senior Citizens Center
302 S. Granite Avenue
691-7177

Catholic Community Services for Seniors and Disabled Adults
Snohomish County
www.ccsww.org

Senior Services of Snohomish County
Nutrition, Housing, Transportation, Social Services, and more
425-355-1112
www.sssc.org

Snohomish County Transportation Coalition
Services and programs to provide transportation for people who cannot transport themselves due to age, disability, or income.
425-265-2226
www.snotrac.org

Elderhealth Northwest
Adult day health, mental health, care consultation, in-home services, and more.
Snohomish County Services
206-923-7369
www.elderhealth.org
Email: SusanS@elderhealth.org

A Place for Mom
Free resource and referral site for individuals and family members
www.aplaceformomEverett.com

Rebecca's Cleaning Service
Senior Citizen's special needs discount
425-328-6490

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Spiritual Connections

Our Faith Communities Welcome You!

Christ's Community Church
401 Wabash Ave
691-7511
Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 a.m.
www.ccgfs.org

Father's House Foursquare
402 S Granite Ave
691-5290
www.Father'sHouse.com

Granite Falls Bible Baptist Church
509 S Granite Ave
691-7967
www.GraniteFallsBaptistChurch.com

Harvest Fellowship
17207 Jordan Rd
425-344-9902
Sunday service: 10:45 a.m.
Email Dennis at harvestint@msn.com

Holy Cross Catholic Church
6915 State Route 92, Granite Falls
691-2636
Mass Times: Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., (Spanish) 12:00 noon, (Youth) 5:00 p.m.
www.HolyCrossCatholicChurch.com

Jehovah's Witness
17004 Burn Rd
691-5955

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
18218 100th Street NE
691-3124

Lutheran Chapel on the Hill
18212 Engebretsen Rd
691-2467
www.LutheranChapelontheHill.com

Praise Chapel
604 Cascade Avenue
360-722-0636
Celebration Service Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study with free dinner Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
Free Community Benevolent Dinner Fridays 6:30 p.m.
www.pccfwa.org/

Sanctuary Ministries
15533 75th St NE (corner of State Route 92)
386-9871
Sunday service is 10:00 a.m.
www.SanctuaryMinistriesNW.com

Temple Beth Or
Reformed Jewish Community.
Based in Snohomish County, their members live in five counties in the northern Puget Sound region, and represent a wide variety of approaches to Jewish life, including many interfaith families.
3215 Lombard Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
425-259-7125
www.templebethor.org/

Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America
The traditional Jinja Shinto Shrine and the direct North American branch of Tsubaki O Kami Yashiro in Mie Prefecture one of the oldest and most prestigious shrines in Japan with a history of over 2000 years.
17720 Crooked Mile Road
360-691-6389
www.tsubakishrine.org/

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Thrift Stores

Area thrift stores


  • Harper's Thrift Store

  • 109 South Granite Avenue, Granite Falls
    Monday - Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
    Donated items gratefully accepted

  • Katie's Second Hand and Auction Barn

  • 231 W. Stanley, Granite Falls
    Open 10 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday
    Open 9 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday

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    LAKE STEVENS
    Hartford's New and Used
    2705 Hartford Avenue
    425-334-4777

    EVERETT
    Assistance League of Everett Thrift Store
    5107 Evergreen Way
    425-252-3011

    Goodwill Store
    228 SW Everett Mall Way
    425-353-0957
    http://www.goodwill.org

    House of Bargains
    13416 Meridian Avenue
    360-668-6218

    New and Again Thrift Store
    3116 Rucker Avenue
    425-258-4428

    NXT 2 NU Family Thrift Shop
    5612 Evergreen Way

    Other Mothers Thrift Store
    11419 19th Ave SE
    (425) 357-8779

    St. Vincent de Paul
    6430 Broadway
    425-353-4725

    Value Village
    6220 Evergreen Way
    425-355-8320

    Volunteers of America
    2802 Broadway
    425-259-3191
    http://voaww.org

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    MARYSVILLE

    Trusty Threads
    1520 4th Street
    360-474-4544

    Value Village
    1334 State Avenue
    360-659-0098

    Goodwill Thrift Store
    9315 State Avenue
    360-653-4337


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Local Resource Links

Click on the organization's name

GF Chamber of Commerce 2011 Directory in PDF
A local 48 page directory of local events, business and residential listings, and much more. Thank you to our Chamber!
Granite Falls Public Library
Our library is located at 815 E Galena Street, and is part of the Sno-Isle Regional Library System. Free access to computers, books, movies, music, community programs, and much more. Patrons can also research and reserve items through the online catalog.
City of Granite Falls
Local government information, including city ordinances, audio and written minutes of City Council meetings, and more.
Granite Falls School District
Comprehensive website for parents and students
Snhomish County Community Action Partnership
Located in Everett
Volunteers of America - Western Washington
Serving Snohomish County with various programs, including Senior Citizens Companionship Program, Community Voice Mail (a free voice mail to people in need), Dispute Resolution, basic needs, and more.
425-259-3191
Washington 2-1-1 Main Directory
A great place to look for specific resources in Snohomish County and Washington State
www.HelpforHardTimes.org
A collaborative website from United Way of Snohomish County, the Workforce Development Council, and many other organizations. Comprehensive information for people faced with unemployment.
WorkSource Washington for Job Seekers
Job search assistance and more
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Tourism and Information

Granite Falls -- Gateway to the Mountain Loop!

type=textGranite Falls is the first stop for travellers and adventurers to the Mountain Loop Recreational Area. An award winning historical museum, rich cultural heritage, festive annual events and attractions bring thousands to town each year. Once here, the gateway beckons, into the world renown Mountain Loop Recreational Area, with camping, hiking, fishing, ice caves, geocaching, and much more.

Mountain Loop Tourism Bureau
28311 Mountain Loop Highway
360-691-3395
www.ML-TB.org

Tourism and Information Center
Located inside Mark's Country Store
108 W. Stanley Street (just before the red flashing light)

Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
109 S. Granite Avenue

Granite Falls Historical Museum
www.gfhistory.org

LOCAL LODGING

Country Cedar Inn Bed and Breakfast
5732 Robe Menzel Road
360-691-3830
www.countrycedarinn.com

Mountain Loop Bed and Breakfast
30825 Mountain Loop Highway
360-691-4760
www.mlbnb.com

Paca Pride Guest Ranch
28311 Mountain Loop Highway
360-691-3395
www.pacapride.com

The Cabin at Mount Pilchuck
425-754-5111
www.mountapilchuck.com

Other Tourist and Information Resources

AboutheWow
www.AboutheWow.com
Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce
www.granitefallswa.com
Granite Falls City Hall
GraniteFallsCity

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Youth Resources (This section in editing)

Resources, activities, contacts and more for our area youth

The Granite Falls Community Coalition is comprised of citizens from various walks of life who are working to provide necessary resources for the community's youth. The Coalition is currently meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. Anyone living in the community who is interested in attending is welcome! To find out where this month's meeting will be held, call Mary Wysocki at 360-691-7499.

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