Affordable Workforce Housing

A new skyline is appearing at MSC’s newest affordable housing development, Redondo Heights!   We’ve made great progress and are on track for Redondo Heights construction to be completed in October 2024. MSC’s commitment to affordable housing development remains strong as the number of rent-burdened households continue to climb in our area and nationwide.   [...]

2024-03-22T08:43:24-07:00March 20th, 2024|Giving, Housing, News/Media|Comments Off on Affordable Workforce Housing

Helping families reach their goals

Layla, a single mother of four children, found herself wanting a fresh start for her family. At the time, they were homeless and Layla was having a difficult time finding employment. Layla and her children moved into MSC's family shelter in Kent. While there, Layla was able to work with an MSC staff member on [...]

2023-11-20T12:10:07-08:00December 14th, 2023|Housing, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on Helping families reach their goals

Helping Immigrants and Refugees

“No one likes to leave their home country,” shares Asad. “In addition to the cultural differences, it often comes with a lot of trauma. We help newly arrived immigrants and refugees to connect with the resources they need.” Asad is referring to MSC’s new Immigrant and Refugee Community Education and Outreach program. Asad supervises this [...]

2023-09-26T14:25:06-07:00November 1st, 2023|News/Media|Comments Off on Helping Immigrants and Refugees

Get to know MSC’s new CEO Kirsten York

Kirsten York joined MSC as our new CEO on October 2, 2023. We asked her a few questions before she started and here’s what she shared.  Why MSC?  MSC’s mission of building a future without poverty by creating pathways to help, hope, and dignity for our neighbors is directly aligned with the values I hold as [...]

2023-09-26T14:22:29-07:00October 10th, 2023|News/Media|Comments Off on Get to know MSC’s new CEO Kirsten York

Farewell from Outgoing CEO Robin Corak

It is difficult to put into words what the last 22 years at MSC have meant to me. I have had the opportunity to meet and partner with so many caring and compassionate people who amaze me with their commitment and dedication to economic stability for our neighbors.   I’ve been witness to many amazing [...]

2023-09-26T14:18:44-07:00October 8th, 2023|News/Media|Comments Off on Farewell from Outgoing CEO Robin Corak

MSC Announces Appointment of New CEO

Multi-Service Center is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kirsten York as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 2, 2023. Kirsten, an accomplished and visionary leader, brings a wealth of experience to MSC. With a proven track record of driving growth and leadership through an equity lens, she is poised to lead MSC [...]

2023-09-05T15:38:28-07:00September 6th, 2023|News/Media|Comments Off on MSC Announces Appointment of New CEO

Choice Matters

Choice means a lot to MSC's food bank customers! Last month, MSC was able to purchase halal meat for our food bank. During a visit, one of our regular clients noticed the halal symbol on the chicken and their face instantly brightened with joy. We did not usually see this customer select meat at the [...]

2023-06-21T11:22:58-07:00June 21st, 2023|News/Media|Comments Off on Choice Matters

A place to call home

“When you don’t know where to go or what to do, it’s very stressful,” Jose said about looking for a new home.  Jose had been living with his wife and mother in a double-wide mobile home. He had owned the home for the past four years, but like many mobile home owners, did not own [...]

2023-02-14T10:25:23-08:00March 30th, 2023|Housing, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on A place to call home

CEO Robin Corak announces retirement

After serving as MSC’s CEO since 2012, Robin Corak has announced she will be retiring in January 2024. “I’m proud of what MSC has accomplished over the last ten years and am excited to see what additional growth can happen under new leadership. I’m looking forward to joining my husband Richard in retirement, traveling together, [...]

2023-02-21T08:52:05-08:00February 21st, 2023|News/Media|Comments Off on CEO Robin Corak announces retirement

MSC Breaks Ground at Redondo Heights!

More affordable housing is coming to Federal Way! Multi-Service Center (MSC) and housing developer Shelter Resources, Inc. (SRI), broke ground on their new Redondo Heights project on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Redondo Heights is a partnership between nonprofit MSC and housing developer SRI, to rehab 132 existing residential units at what is now known as [...]

2023-02-02T10:53:18-08:00February 2nd, 2023|News/Media|Comments Off on MSC Breaks Ground at Redondo Heights!
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