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Rick Steves Saves Seattle Hygiene Center with $2.25M Purchase

12/23/2025

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Rick Steves, travel writer, purchased the Lynnwood Hygiene Center in Seattle for $2.25 million to prevent its closure.
The center provides hot showers and meals for homeless residents.
Community donations of $400,000 will support renovations and expanded services.
Steves learned of the center's plight through local news and criticized private donations, arguing essential services should not depend on them.

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Story summary

Rick Steves, travel writer, purchased the Lynnwood Hygiene Center in Seattle for $2.25 million to prevent its closure.
The center provides hot showers and meals for homeless residents.
Community donations of $400,000 will support renovations and expanded services.
Steves learned of the center's plight through local news and criticized private donations, arguing essential services should not depend on them.