Community Action
Multi-Service Center is one of 30 Community Action Agencies throughout Washington State, and more than 1,000 in the nation. Washington State Community Action Partners (WSCAP) works to build healthy communities and eliminate poverty through a unified network of Community Action Agencies across Washington State.
Building Community in Washington State
As Washington State’s largest community-building network, WSCAP is a nonprofit association of 30 agencies serving all 39 counties in the state. Each Community Action Agency responds to the unique needs of its community. For more than 40 years WSCAP has served low-income individuals and families through programs, partnership and advocacy. WSCAP works across multiple fields including housing, employment, education, emergency food, health care and senior care. Community Action Agencies support more than 40 programs including HeadStart, weatherization, and financial planning, just to name a few.
From emergency food assistance to transitional housing or legal aid, Community Action Agencies provide vital support when it is needed most. Community Action Agencies are also major employers in their communities and combined, spend $202 million every year on local employment and services.
Part of a National Network
Multi-Service Center is part of a national network of more than 1,000 organizations. Every year, Community Action Agencies around the country help around 15 million people. By working together across local, state, and national levels, Community Action Agencies are leveraging resources to eliminate poverty and change lives. The national Community Action Network was created in 1964 under the Economic Opportunity Act, signed into law under President Lynden Johnson.
A Spirit of Service
Community Action is a spirit of service. We believe that everyone deserves a chance and that connected neighbors create healthy communities. Community Action Agencies provide local solutions to local problems. We believe in the power of partnership to help people and change lives.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Multi-Service Center is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These are values that we embrace and are vital components in fulfilling our mission to uplift communities by increasing equitable access to advocacy, opportunities, and well-being. We are committed to serving all members of the community who are in need and eligible for our services, regardless of religious affiliation, nationality, gender, age, ability, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation. In an effort to achieve our vision of thriving communities rooted in justice and equity where we all experience joy and belonging, we work to foster a spirit of inclusion and acceptance. We find strength in diversity and welcome people from all walks of life.
MSC supports an active employee DEI committee. The DEI committee is dedicated to embracing diversity, practicing inclusion, and ensuring equity for all staff and volunteers through a variety of strategic initiatives that include improving hiring practices, professional development, service delivery, and policy. The committee fosters a spirit of inclusion and acceptance to help MSC better serve the community.