​VISION, Mission and Values

Our Vision
We envision engaged communities that honor human dignity, value belonging, and embrace interdependence.

Our Mission
Queen Anne Helpline prevents homelessness and bolsters access to the foundational resources we all need to thrive.
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​History

Queen Anne Helpline was formed in 1982 when a local grocery store owner noticed customers having more difficulty accessing healthy food, and faith-based leaders also noticed congregants facing more economic barriers. Those concerned neighbors came together to take collective action in response to this new reality. Queen Anne Helpline was founded with the belief that building a strong community requires that we all have the tools we need to reach our full potential.  By providing healthy meals, dignified clothing, eviction prevention, and other supportive services, we fortify our collective well being in the Queen Anne, Magnolia, Interbay, and South Lake Union neighborhoods of Seattle.

​Board of Directors

Executive Committee

• President/Secretary: Ron Wright, Principal, Ron Wright & Associates/Architects, P.S.
• Treasurer: Jeff Hawk, Finance Manager, McKinstry

Directors

• Cheryl Layton, Personal Banker, HomeStreet Bank
• Chiaki Hirate, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
• Krijn deJonge, Director, Co-owner, Queen Anne Book Company
• Manisha Dudley, Founder, Meditation for Modern Life
• Maximillian Petty, Owner & Executive Chef, Eden Hill, Big Max Burger Co.

Advisory Board​

• Rev. Doug Early, Pastor, Queen Anne Presbyterian Church
• Marty Johnson, M.D., Psychiatrist
• Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Council member, King County Council​
• Hossein Soleymani, Manager, Queen Anne HomeStreet Bank​

​Staff

Cara Lauer, Executive Director
Elizabeth Radcliffe, Communications & Development Manager
Margaret Giordano, Operations Coordinator

STRAGEGIC PLAN, 990 FORMS and ANNUAL REPORTS

• ​2021 Form 990
• 2017-2020 Strategic Plan
• 2020 Form 990
• 2019 Form 990
• 2018 Form 990
• 2017-18 Annual Report
• 2016-17 Annual Report
• 2015-16 Annual Report​