Posted on Apr 07, 2026

Our guest speaker on Friday, April 3rd was Melanie Ryan, the Founder of Beck's Place. The non-profit removes pet related barriers to human health, safety, and security. Beck's Place fosters temporary pet boarding while Snohomish County families access essential services like housing, medical care, or domestic violence support. The program ensures families can focus on achieving stability while knowing their beloved pets are cared for and will return home to them.

Who do they Serve: the average Beck's Place family is a household of three persons, two pets and an average income below $16K. They are currently looking for an organization in Lake Stevens that Beck's Place can partner with.

There are several ways that individuals can help Beck's Place: Get involved. Volunteer which are the heart and soul of our community. Corporations, local businesses and civic organizations are an integral part to developing a community that is connected and a key to sustaining operations for our life changing services and programs. Donate today is another needed resource.