A Real Bed
“For the first time in eight years, I have my own real bed,” shares Lola. Lola had worked for years with a local hotel chain and was doing okay, making ends meet at least, until [...]
Feeding the Soul
Sarah was walking down the hall of the nursing home when a partially opened door caught her eye. She saw the name of a man and a woman on the door that she did not [...]
Life can change in a minute
“Tammy at MSC was the nicest lady, she went above and beyond to help me,” shares Donald. Donald was on his way to his job as a technician for a medical supply company bright and [...]
A gentle push
Fourteen years ago, when Dedrick Jensen-Woodard married his wife, neither of them knew the changes life had in store. The plan was for Dedrick to be a stay-at-home father, taking care of his two step-children [...]
ORCA LIFT Program: Helping people get where they need to go
The ORCA LIFT program helped out considerably. I did not have to worry whether or not l was going to make it to work on time or have to miss a day of work. The [...]
Back on Track
“MSC’s housing helped me find stability and become responsible again,” shares Emily, a resident at one of MSC’s income-based apartment complexes. In 2009, Emily lost her Section 8 Housing Voucher. She and her 11-year-old son [...]