Honoring our Veterans
November 10, 2026 | Note from the CEO
Dear Community,
This November, we honor veterans in our community and recognize that their experiences of military service and life afterward are diverse. Our gratitude goes hand in hand with a commitment to dignity, belonging, and equitable access to support—not just on Veterans Day, but every day.
Serving and strengthening our community means listening to veterans, respecting their choices, and recognizing the strengths and perspectives they bring. It also means working together to address barriers to resources, without assuming that every veteran has the same needs or experiences.
At MSC, we believe every veteran deserves access to housing, health, and food. Support should reflect each person’s priorities, service history, medical needs, and lived experiences, with veterans as partners in decisions that affect their lives.
Working with our partners, MSC provides permanent supportive housing at William J. Wood, a 44-unit community. Residents have access to on-site case management and staffing nearly 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to support their housing and service needs.
Wraparound support helps residents connect with resources for their day-to-day needs and goals, including:
- Food, furniture, and other essentials
- Transportation to appointments
- Ongoing housing support and supportive services
We also partner with King County and the VA to provide a co-living property for veterans called Burien Vets House.
Our commitment to veterans extends beyond these housing communities. Veterans also access MSC’s food bank, energy assistance, and other programs. Across our work, we aim to reduce barriers to support and respect each person’s dignity, choices, and priorities.
To the veterans and military families in our community: you belong here. We value your voices and contributions, and we remain committed to a community where everyone can access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.