The Rose House
Rose House is transitional, communal living for low income, homeless women and their children who have left unsafe living situations due to domestic violence or sexual assault. Rose House is available to those in need of affordable, supportive housing while providing a safe place to heal, rebuild lives and reclaim independence.
Potential residents must be at or below the 50% median income of Clallam County as adjusted annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Applicant income will be verified by documentation.
Applicants must be able to live in communal housing.
You can obtain an application for Rose House by visiting Healthy Families of Clallam County at:
1210 East Front Street, Suite C,
Port Angeles, WA. 98362.
We are located right behind Dominos.
The History of Rose House
Rose House is a dream realized through the generous support and efforts of the City of Port Angeles, the community of Clallam County, the State Housing Trust Fund and numerous individuals, foundations and corporations. Rose House opened in September 1995.
Rose House, as it is now known, was originally the home of the Red and Rose Crumb family. The Crumb family lived in the house, which was located at 5th and Peabody, from 1954 until the 1980’s. After raising their children, the Crumb family opened the house for use as Hospice, providing information and assistance to cancer patients and their families.
Mrs. Crumb eventually sold the house and land to the City of Port Angeles. Hospice moved to a new location in 1992 and the city wanted to clear the lot. The city donated the house and anew lot to Healthy Families of Clallam County. The house was moved to its present location, renovated and then operated as a transitional shelter for women and children who have survived domestic violence or sexual assault.
The house was named in honor of the healing work that Rose Crumb has done within the community. Many people have fond memories of the once “old Blue House” and the healing that has taken place there. Rose House continues the tradition of the house being a “healing place” by providing a safe environment for women and children to heal their souls, rebuild their lives, and reclaim their independence.
