April 7, 2025
“I was afraid, but I didn’t want Andreas to feel fear,” shares Loma. Loma lost her job at a private school when the COVID pandemic began. Soon after she found herself unable to pay her rent. “I am not one to not pay my bills. I knew I wouldn’t be able to pay my rent […] Read More
March 24, 2025
No one should face hunger or the anxiety of not knowing where their next meal will come from. Yet, in King County, food insecurity continues to rise. At MSC’s Federal Way Food Bank, the number of households receiving food assistance has increased by 20%. The impacts of this crisis are also disproportionately felt by King […] Read More
March 11, 2025
MSC and Amanda Santo, COO and leader of our Affordable Housing initiatives, had an incredible success! Redondo Heights affordable housing complex of 344 units of workforce housing with a satellite food bank had its grand opening. Affordable housing is one of the top needs in our community. And, housing that is built alongside the light […] Read More
February 12, 2025
Multi-Service Center and nonprofits around the state are pivotal places of safety, strength, support, and services in our communities. We are places where folks receive support with food, heat, employment, housing, advocacy, resources, and referrals, but most importantly compassion. Our community continues to tell us how crucial it is to have these services available. We […] Read More
January 11, 2025
Feeding our neighbors is something we can all get behind. No family, child, or individual should be without a meal each day. And even better if we can offer a variety of meals, including warm options and fresh fruits and vegetables, that are culturally relevant, satisfying, and delivered with care, compassion, and comprehensive support services. […] Read More
December 18, 2024
As we close out 2024 and reflect on the year, MSC’s teams have served an incredible number of clients – over 77,000 individuals receiving essential support and resources through our program service delivery. We are thankful for the continued support and advocacy of members of our community to highlight the importance of the work we […] Read More
October 24, 2024
“This was the only place that would accept me with rent I could afford,” shares twenty-six-year old Cheyenne. Just over two years ago, Cheyenne’s parents gave her and her then two-year-old daughter Paisley a deadline to find a new place to live. After six months of searching and feeling like she and her daughter were […] Read More
September 30, 2024
“I read an article that camping helps veterans get relief from feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation,” shares Alan Clapper, the Resident Services Coordinator at MSC’s William J. Wood Veterans House (WJW). Alan organized a camping trip in August to test this theory. Four WJW residents, Charles, Dave, Jose, Maurice, and one lucky dog, […] Read More
May 2, 2024
While their stories are different, Judi, Johanna, and Carolyn all have one thing in common. An unplanned life event led them to seek help at MSC. Judi was barely making ends meet when her child fell ill and needed hospitalization. This unexpected medical expense overwhelmed Judi. She reached out to MSC for assistance. Judi worked […] Read More
April 30, 2024
Maurice’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of support and perseverance. After serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, Maurice faced a difficult transition to civilian life. Struggling to find stability, he bounced between jobs, never quite finding his footing. He shared that the weight of his experiences led him […] Read More