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flag Rick Steves bought a Lynnwood property for $2.25M to save a homeless shelter, backed by community funds.

flag Rick Steves has purchased a Lynnwood, Washington, property for $2.25 million to save the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, a facility offering hot showers, meals, and shelter to homeless individuals. flag The center, which had operated rent-free since 2020, faced closure after its previous owner sold the land. flag Steves, unaware of the center until recently, called the purchase a moral imperative, stressing that basic human dignity should not depend on private charity. flag Community members donated an additional $400,000 to fund renovations and expanded services. flag The Jean Kim Foundation will continue operating the center, serving about 700 people annually with roughly 16,000 meals and 10,000 showers. flag Steves criticized public policy failures and urged long-term societal investment in essential services.

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