“It’s really appreciated, no that isn’t the right word. It was life-saving for my mom,” shares Belinda. Belinda’s 86-year-old mother Claire had her first stroke last year prompting a need to move out of her home into an assisted living facility. Claire’s first stop after her hospital stay was a skilled nursing facility. Ten [...]
Delaney reached out to MSC’s employment program looking for help to find a job. She was behind on her internet and phone bills, did not have access to transportation, and did not have a copy of her Social Security card or a resume to provide to potential employers. These were all proving to be [...]
Over 150,000 individuals in WA State are at risk for losing SNAP benefits due to the work requirements and impacts of H.R.1 as of December 2025. Previously exempt demographics of vulnerable groups must meet work requirements or risk losing benefits, which include veterans, people experiencing homelessness, refugees, asylum seekers, and others. The additional impact [...]
