Family & Supporter Resources

Find forms, guides, and local support services to help you navigate your stay at Transplant House with ease.

LOCAL RESOURCES

  • A woman wearing a black mask and gloves organizes fresh bok choy in a grocery store or warehouse, with paper bags filled with vegetables on a counter in front of her.

    Medical Meal Programs

    Lifelong offers medical nutrition support and grocery delivery to low-income individuals living with chronic illness including those who struggle to prepare food due to health conditions. They serve King County and include nutrition counseling.

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  • Small red, white, and gray airplane flying in a blue sky with some clouds.

    Free Flights for Those in Need

    Angel Flight West provides free air and ground transportation for people needing access to medical care. Volunteer pilots and drivers help patients and families overcome one of the biggest barriers to treatment—getting to the hospital—by offering safe, reliable travel at no cost.

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  • A box of multicolored peppers with a child's hand reaching in, and a box of oranges.

    Food Bank & Delivery

    FamilyWorks serves North Seattle and offers home delivery for groceries. They also run an online ordering system where clients can sign up for a delivered grocery box. Please see their website for more information.

    LEARN MORE AT FAMILY WORKS SEATTLE

Local Activities & Attractions

  • The entrance to Pike Place Market in Seattle, with a large red sign reading 'Public Market Center' and a clock showing 4:23, surrounded by flowers and buildings.

    Pike Place Market

    Seattle’s iconic waterfront market, filled with local produce, fresh flowers, specialty foods, crafts, and street performers—an essential stop to experience the city’s flavor and energy.

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  • Crowded street market with white tents, colorful banners, and people shopping and walking, with trees and buildings in the background. There is a sign that reads 'Fremont Sunday Market' and a barrier indicating the street is closed.

    Fremont Sunday Market

    The market now offers two seasonal locations, open weekly, rain or shine, year round. 34th Street in the summer and in the winter, under the Fremont Bridge.

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  • People walking and shopping in an outdoor shopping plaza with trees, plants, and stores including Apple and Sephora.

    University Village

    University Village is an outdoor shopping area that is great to walk around, eat and take-in the beautiful gardens. Check out their Summer Concert Series which are free to attend and down the street from Transplant House!

    Photo Credit: UVillage

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  • Concrete stairs leading to the entrance of The Seattle Public Library Northeast Branch, with a sign on the left, surrounded by trees and bushes.

    Northeast Branch Library

    Conveniently located right across from Transplant House!

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  • A large sculpture of a humanoid figure with exaggerated facial features and big hand, emerging from the ground under a bridge or tunnel.

    Freemont Troll

    A Seattle classic, visit the 18-foot-tall Fremont Troll sculpture!

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  • Nighttime cityscape of Seattle with illuminated skyline, Space Needle, and bodies of water in the background, under a partly cloudy sky with visible moon.

    Kerry Park

    A favorite gathering spot with sweeping skyline views—perfect for relaxing, snapping photos, or enjoying Molly Moon’s Ice Cream just up the hill.

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  • Aerial view of downtown Seattle waterfront, showing a large Ferris wheel near the pier, city high-rise buildings, and a harbor with cruise ships and boats on a partly cloudy day.

    Seattle Waterfront Park

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  • Matthews Beach Park

    Seattle’s largest freshwater beach, with nearby green spaces ideal for walking, biking, and relaxing outdoors.

    Photo Credit: Joe Mabel

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  • A cyclist riding on the wet Burke-Gilman Trail with tree-lined surroundings and autumn foliage. A blue King County sign indicates the trail's name.

    Burke-Gilman Trail

    This trail is a popular recreational trail for all! The Burke-Gilman follows the historic route of a former rail corridor, previously owned by Burlington Northern Railroad.

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  • A scenic coastal trail with dry grass and bushes, a wooden barrier on one side, and a few people walking along the path. The background features a large body of water, hills, and a partly cloudy sky.

    Discovery Park

    Expansive meadows and beaches with big Puget Sound views; choose short, gentle loops.

    Photo Credit: Joe Mabel

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  • View of a large lake with trees along the shoreline, a yellow vehicle parked, and people sitting on the grass, with snow-capped mountain in the background during sunset.

    Magnuson Park

    Enjoy over four miles of trails along Lake Washington, plus sports fields, a community garden, wetlands, a swimming beach, and more.

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  • A lush green garden with pink and purple flowering bushes and a pond with lily pads, with people enjoying the scenery in the background.

    Seattle Japanese Garden

    A serene, 3.5-acre stroll among ponds, lanterns, and maples; designed for slow, mindful wandering.

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  • View of the Space Needle through a glass ceiling with colorful glass art chandelier.

    Chihuly Garden and Glass

    Vivid glass installations and an airy Glasshouse; inspiring without being strenuous.

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  • Large wooden sculpture of a tree suspended from the ceiling inside a modern building with large glass windows.

    Seattle Art Museum

    Light-filled galleries and rotating exhibits downtown; linger at your own pace.

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  • People walking on a tree-lined park path covered with fallen yellow leaves during autumn.

    Washington Park Arboretum

    Lakeside trails through living plant collections; visit center has maps and restrooms.

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If you have questions about any of these resources or need assistance, please contact us anytime!