Pallet, established in 2016 and based in Everett, Washington, is a public benefit corporation focused on addressing unsheltered homelessness and improving employment opportunities.
[1] The company designs and manufactures rapid deployment shelters aimed at transitional housing to facilitate the move from homelessness to permanent living situations.
They feature custom-engineered panels to withstand significant environmental stresses, including high wind speeds and snow loads, and insulation in a lightweight form, available in different thicknesses for energy efficiency and ease of maintenance.
Each shelter is subject to inspection by local authorities to ensure compliance with industry standards and is equipped with safety features such as smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and ample electrical outlets.
The formulation of these standards draws upon Pallet's experience in creating nearly 100 shelter communities nationwide, contributions from employees who have personally faced homelessness, and feedback from site operators and residents.