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 [...]
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 [...]
A new skyline is appearing at MSC’s newest affordable housing development, Redondo Heights! We’ve made great progress and are on track for Redondo Heights construction to be completed in October 2024. MSC’s commitment to affordable housing development remains strong as the number of rent-burdened households continue to climb in our area and nationwide. [...]
Layla, a single mother of four children, found herself wanting a fresh start for her family. At the time, they were homeless and Layla was having a difficult time finding employment. Layla and her children moved into MSC's family shelter in Kent. While there, Layla was able to work with an MSC staff member on [...]
“No one likes to leave their home country,” shares Asad. “In addition to the cultural differences, it often comes with a lot of trauma. We help newly arrived immigrants and refugees to connect with the resources they need.” Asad is referring to MSC’s new Immigrant and Refugee Community Education and Outreach program. Asad supervises this [...]
Kirsten York joined MSC as our new CEO on October 2, 2023. We asked her a few questions before she started and here’s what she shared. Why MSC? MSC’s mission of building a future without poverty by creating pathways to help, hope, and dignity for our neighbors is directly aligned with the values I hold as [...]
It is difficult to put into words what the last 22 years at MSC have meant to me. I have had the opportunity to meet and partner with so many caring and compassionate people who amaze me with their commitment and dedication to economic stability for our neighbors. I’ve been witness to many amazing [...]
Multi-Service Center is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kirsten York as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 2, 2023. Kirsten, an accomplished and visionary leader, brings a wealth of experience to MSC. With a proven track record of driving growth and leadership through an equity lens, she is poised to lead MSC [...]
Choice means a lot to MSC's food bank customers! Last month, MSC was able to purchase halal meat for our food bank. During a visit, one of our regular clients noticed the halal symbol on the chicken and their face instantly brightened with joy. We did not usually see this customer select meat at the [...]
“When you don’t know where to go or what to do, it’s very stressful,” Jose said about looking for a new home. Jose had been living with his wife and mother in a double-wide mobile home. He had owned the home for the past four years, but like many mobile home owners, did not own [...]
