Threshold Fund

The Saint Mark’s Cathedral Threshold Fund helps individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity by providing financial assistance with rental deposits and move-in costs, thereby lowering the financial barrier to safe, permanent housing. Since its launch in 2018, more than two hundred individuals and families have benefitted from Saint Mark’s Threshold Fund. Qualified recipients typically receive first and last month’s rent and security deposit— half as an outright gift, half as a loan to be repaid when they are able. Saint Mark’s partners with Catholic Community Services (CCS) to administer the program, which includes case management to ensure those in need obtain the support services from which they will benefit. To date, more than $200,000 has been provided through the Threshold Fund, all made possible by donations. For more information, contact The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason.

The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason (sthomason@saintmarks.org)

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Recipient Testimonials

HJ is the head of a multigenerational household consisting of three adults and two children, including one adult with a disability. The family was in need of a larger living space to better accommodate their household. While they had sufficient income to support the rent for a new apartment, they did not have the financial resources needed to cover the additional move-in costs. Through assistance from the Threshold Fund, the family was able to secure safe, stable housing with enough space for everyone to live comfortably and thrive.

AH was referred to the Threshold fund by the Everett School District. AH is a survivor of domestic violence who has been working hard to feel stability again. The Threshold fund was able to help ensure this family was able to move into stable housing where they can feel safe and secure.

BU was referred by social workers at Harborview. BU has been living homeless for 3 years, and has finally secured work and was ready to start his new life in stable housing. With the help from the Threshold fund BU was accepted into an affordable apartment designed for supporting folks exiting homelessness. BU is finally home.

Annual Impact

2025

In 2025, Saint Mark's Threshold Fund helped move 18 families into housing. A total of almost about $16,805 in assistance was distributed.

In 2024, Saint Mark's Threshold Fund helped move 13 families into housing. A total of almost about $13,449 in assistance was distributed.

In 2023, Saint Mark's Threshold Fund helped move 25 families into housing. A total of almost about $35,700 in assistance was distributed.

In 2022, Saint Mark's Threshold Fund helped move 21 families into housing. A total of almost about $30,500 in assistance was distributed, benefiting a total of 61 people.

In 2021, Saint Mark's Threshold Fund distributed about $27,000 in assistance, benefiting a total of 58 people.

In 2020, Saint Mark's Threshold Fund helped move 13 individuals to move out of homelessness into a safe secure home by providing the security deposit, first month’s rent, and application fees.

In 2019, 14 households (30 individuals in all) have received assistance totaling more than $17,300.