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Amazon Donates Building For Homeless Shelter In South Lake Union

Amazon.com is under fire after an article from the New York Times lambasted its workplace atmosphere.
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Amazon.com is opening a temporary family homeless shelter in South Lake Union.

Kim Malcolm speaks with Seattle Times Reporter Ángel González about Amazon's announcement that it will establish a temporary shelter for homeless families near their South Lake Union headquarters.

The online retail giant will partner with local homeless service provider Mary's Place to temporarily re-purpose an existing real estate holding — an empty Travelodge — while the land it sits on waits to be developed. The shelter will house around 60-70 homeless families for one year.

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