Lifted Up

“I started using drugs at 11 years old,” shares Linda. Linda is now 58 years old with three grown children. In 2007 and just out of rehab, Linda moved into Titusville in Kent, MSC’s housing for women in recovery. Linda lived there for about a year. “It was hard. I had to focus with [...]

2021-10-12T13:08:55-07:00November 2nd, 2021|Housing, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on Lifted Up

A Significant Legacy

“It was really the lack of access to services,” shares Elizabeth (Liz) Johnson when asked how the Multi-Service Center came to be. In 1971, Liz was the Lead Head Start teacher in Federal Way and had three young children. Her husband, Preston, was just a year out of law school, having attended on the GI [...]

2021-10-12T13:14:02-07:00October 12th, 2021|Giving, Stories of Hope, Volunteers|Comments Off on A Significant Legacy

Simple Steps to Cut Energy Costs

As temperatures start to cool off and the days get shorter, energy costs start increasing for most of us. There are several simple things you can do to both use energy more efficiently and conserve energy. Energy efficiency means using less energy to do the same function. For example, a simple way to become more [...]

2021-09-02T16:59:32-07:00September 2nd, 2021|Energy, News/Media|Comments Off on Simple Steps to Cut Energy Costs

Making Ends Meet

Desiree had her first child at the age of 19 and is now the proud mother of six and grandmother of one. “My kids are my everything,” says Desiree. However, raising six kids is not always easy. Desiree’s first relationship was a difficult one. “I knew my girls were looking at me for the standard [...]

2021-03-24T07:40:48-07:00May 1st, 2021|Energy, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on Making Ends Meet

Connecting Residents

When COVID19 first made headlines with its arrival in the United States, it was in our backyard at a long-term care facility in Kirkland. The impact of the pandemic on long-term care residents has been significant. MSC’s Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has been a vital partner in addressing this impact. Long-Term Care Ombuds [...]

2021-03-24T07:39:51-07:00April 10th, 2021|LTCOP|Comments Off on Connecting Residents

How quickly things change

“We weren’t millionaires by any means, but we were doing fine. COVID hit and my life changed,” shares Sara. Prior to the pandemic, Sara worked as a bartender four nights a week. She made a good living and was able to pay all her bills and build up her savings. Bartending gave her the flexibility [...]

2021-03-24T07:31:41-07:00March 24th, 2021|Housing, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on How quickly things change

MSC Distributes Close to $4 Million in Rent Assistance

Janae, a single mother of four, was unable to work after the pandemic shut down her childcare. After it finally reopened, she was able to go back to work, but found herself behind on her rent. Beverly had to reduce her hours at work due to underlying health issues that put her at higher risk. [...]

2021-01-15T12:43:08-08:00January 15th, 2021|News/Media|Comments Off on MSC Distributes Close to $4 Million in Rent Assistance

Depend on MSC

“COVID19 has really taken a toll on me emotionally,” shares Ericka. Ericka was homeless for a year before she moved into her current apartment three years ago. In recovery for over twenty years, and dealing with multiple health issues, Ericka has been unable to work and is dependent on Social Security Disability. “I’ve wanted to [...]

2021-07-15T05:34:47-07:00December 1st, 2020|Energy, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on Depend on MSC

Be the change

“I joined the board because I realized my voice could be a voice for vulnerable people, those that we serve,” shares MSC Board Member Teleda Holmes. Teleda has served on MSC’s Board of Directors since 2010. Her first experience with MSC was as a client. In 1998, Teleda earned her GED through MSC, and then [...]

2021-07-15T05:34:57-07:00November 1st, 2020|Giving, Stories of Hope, Volunteers|Comments Off on Be the change

Making Dreams Come True

“Without Open Doors, I wouldn’t have graduated,” shares 20-year-old Hailee. Awarded her diploma last June, Hailee’s road to graduation was full of twists and turns. Hailee struggled with school starting in middle school. As a freshman in high school, she admits to slacking off. During sophomore year, although she had switched schools, Hailee still wasn’t [...]

2020-09-29T11:45:50-07:00October 8th, 2020|Education/Employment, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on Making Dreams Come True
Go to Top