The Orion Center is a day-time drop-in center for at-risk, runaway and homeless youth that provides case work, counseling, education, physical and mental health services, recreation opportunities, and meals.  Orion is a collaborative effort between diverse agencies, including Seattle Schools, the Seattle Police department, and health care for the homeless.

Since 1983 when Catholic Community Services operated a drop-in place at 2^nd and Virginia, St Bridget has provided one, two or more dinners per month for street children at this Orion Center.

Later when the need for more help for these children became apparent that Catholic Community Services had to relinquish this program to make financial support available from more widespread sources.  

For these many years, St Bridget parishioners have provided dinners monthly, also monetary gifts for special needs and specific gifts from our Christmas Giving Tree for individual children.

Contact

Aileen McGinnis  (206) 523-3061