Everett, WA Mayor Cassie Franklin talks the housing crisis, homelessness, and how to bring a Pallet shelter village to life. Pallet shelter villages are transitional communities for people experiencing homelessness. They provide the dignity and…

Across the country, more than 500,000 of our neighbors don’t have a stable place to sleep at night. People experiencing homelessness are more than the negative images they’ve been reduced to. They are parents, children, and beloved family members…

Pallet shelter villages are more than a physical space offering dignity, safety, and security. Pallet shelter villages are dignified places for unhoused people to get themselves back on track. Each shelter has a locking door, bed, shelving, climate…

Sarah joined Pallet as a Manufacturing Specialist at the beginning of the year and was recently promoted to Customer Service Coordinator. When Sarah sets her sights on a goal, she’ll inevitably be successful. Being resourceful and determined has…

Organizations, experts, and advocates within the homelessness field use specific words and phrases that aren't always common knowledge. Organizations, experts, and advocates within the homelessness field use specific words and phrases that aren’t…

There’s no question that homelessness is a significant crisis. In 2020, the annual nationwide Point-in-Time count showed 580,466 people experiencing homelessness. With hundreds of thousands of people without a permanent address, it’s easy to…

Helping one another, sharing positive feedback, and celebration are cornerstones at Westlake Village in Los Angeles. Two photos hanging from a fence greet visitors when walking into Westlake Village in Los Angeles. One has a placard underneath…

Pallet's social purpose is to unlock possibilities by building shelter communities and employing a nontraditional workforce. Pallet envisions a world where no one goes unsheltered. Our villages provide people experiencing homelessness the dignity of…

Jessie shifted the direction of his life through education and helping others. Ten years ago Jessie’s mindset began to shift. He decided to pursue education and create a vision board to reflect his new goals: earn a MBA, buy a house, start a family,…

A Pallet shelter village exclusively serving the needs of unhoused Veterans in Los Angeles has increased in capacity. The village opened in November 2021 with 28 shelters. There are now 110 shelters at the site and two 800 sq. ft. community rooms…

Being able to gather with one another and be in community is a core component of Pallet shelter villages. Pallet shelter villages are transformational communities for unhoused people. Residents can rest and recharge inside in shelters which offer…

Jennifer started as a Manufacturing Specialist at Pallet and is now Human Resources and Safety Specialist Jennifer always liked working with her hands and using power tools — in part because her father worked as a roofer. With two younger brothers,…

The stereotype that homelessness is a choice coincides with the pervasive belief homeless people are drifters, moving from city to city to take advantage of free government services. As more people living on the margins of society are increasingly…

Hostile architecture limits how people experiencing homelessness use public spaces, and discourages them from staying in an area for too long. For people with homes, public spaces are often inviting environments. A bench with an armrest in the middle…

Features Monique Franklin is a multi-disciplinary artist and self-described performance introvert. Her exposure to the arts began as a toddler under the guidance of her mother, who led family plays in the living room of their Rainier Valley home.…

When a resident moves into a Pallet shelter, a private space with a locking door, they can finally relax and begin to recharge. Pallet shelter villages serve as transitional housing communities for people experiencing homelessness. A local service…

by Lisa Edge Monique Franklin is a multi-disciplinary artist and self-described performance introvert. Her exposure to the arts began as a toddler under the guidance of her mother, who led family plays in the living room of their Rainier Valley home.…

It’s been a busy year at Pallet, from new village openings in three new states to introducing a new product: bathrooms for shelter villages. As 2021 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the stories we’ve shared throughout the year. It’s been…

J.J.'s leadership skills and genuine desire to help others made him a natural fit for his role at Pallet. Since J.J. began working at Pallet in the spring 2020, he’s become an integral part of the team. In a short time, he was promoted from…

This Veterans Day, we’re proud to share some good news: a group of people who served our country moved from unsheltered homelessness into dignified temporary housing. The new village is operated by VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. It is…