Soma Eastside Benevolence Fund was created to help people who live in Issaquah, Sammamish, Fall City, and are in need.  This is usually initiated by a request for financial assistance which could cover rent, food, car payments, medical appointments, marriage counseling, appliance repair, medications, etc. We meet with the individual making the request in order to establish a relationship. Our hope is to have the opportunity during a time of crisis to explain that we do this because the love Jesus has shown us. We utilize many community resources in addition to our Benevolence Fund as we work with people in our community.

If you are interested in donating to this fund simply designate your donation to Benevolence at the time you give.  If you give online, there is a drop-down menu and you can select Benevolence.  If you write a check put Benevolence in the memo line, and if you give cash put it in an envelope or attach a note marked Benevolence.

Contact Jay Kirschenman -  to get the Benevolence Request form.

Other Community Resources

If you are in need of other community resources, here are a few places to start.

King County 2-1-1 - Crisis Connections

King County 2-1-1 connects people to the help they need. We provide the most comprehensive information on health and human services in King County. 

Community Resource Directory - Issaquah School District

Issaquah Community Services - emergency utilities & rent assistance

Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank

The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank is committed to providing quality food, clothing and other items to our customers. 

Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank

Dedicated to providing food and key resources to help our neighbors and our community thrive.

Union Gospel Mission - Seattle

We search. We listen. We walk alongside. We offer hope.  We work to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction.

King County Housing Authority - Housing Options Issaquah