Media Inquiries
Multi-Service Center welcomes media inquiries regarding our work in the South King County community. Media inquiries should be directed to:
Kirsten York, CEO or Sarah McNiesh, Development Director
(253) 838-6810 or (253) 681-6151 (direct line for Sarah)
[email protected]
I have my family back
“I never dreamed I could be homeless. I could pay my rent and still have a couple grand sitting in the bank. I did that because I wanted to live comfortably, and I wanted my [...]
Shoes or Heat?
“Sometimes it’s a choice between does my kid get shoes or do I pay the electric bill.” Sandy has been unable to work due to medical issues and is currently living in subsidized housing with [...]
Keeping Khadija Warm
"My monthly income barely pays for my rent. Without MSC's energy assistance program I don't know if I'd make it in the winter." Khadija is in her early sixties and worked up until 2006 when [...]
MSC to Open Veterans Housing Project
In early 2014, MSC completed the initial funding phase for a new Veterans Housing Project to serve low-income and homeless veterans. MSC expects to break ground on the project in early 2015 and anticipates the [...]
I’m Working
When his uncle passed away suddenly, Vernell found himself without a place to live and without a job. Vernell had both lived with his uncle and worked for his uncle’s company. He moved in with [...]
A little help from friends
"Everything was going fine until the checks stopped coming, and then a friend told me about MSC's Energy Assistance Program," shares Helen. Helen, a 72-year-old retiree living on Vashon Island with her dogs and birds, [...]