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The words "Thank you for bringing your peace here" is painted outside a 57-year-old nonprofit in Seattle.

Welcoming words greet visitors to St. Francis House on 12th Avenue, where help has been offered for nearly 60 years. Photo: Christine Clarridge/Axios

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