Stories of Help2018-09-11T17:54:47-07:00

In Her Corner

At 48 years old, Tracie is younger than most people imagine when they think of someone in a long-term care facility. However, people under age 64 represent about 37 percent of those needing long-term care.* [...]

March 16th, 2015|Categories: LTCOP, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on In Her Corner

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 [...]

December 30th, 2014|Categories: Housing, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on I have my family back

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 [...]

December 27th, 2014|Categories: Energy, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on Shoes or Heat?

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 [...]

December 15th, 2014|Categories: Energy, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on Keeping Khadija Warm

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 [...]

September 30th, 2014|Categories: Education/Employment, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on I’m Working

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, [...]

August 30th, 2014|Categories: Energy, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on A little help from friends
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