No contribution too small

Multi-Service Center has been a part of Jenny Hulse’s life for so long that when asked how she was first introduced to MSC, it was difficult for her to pinpoint an exact time. “It might have been through a diaper drive at my kids’ elementary school years ago.” Shortly after, Jenny began bringing fresh produce [...]

2022-04-29T17:23:07-07:00April 29th, 2022|Food/Clothing Bank, News/Media, Stories of Hope, Volunteers|Comments Off on No contribution too small

Finding Hope at MSC

Last winter, May, Richard, and their four-month-old baby lost their housing. Richard had been out of work for quite some time, and although May was working full-time, they had been unable to pay rent while also providing for basic needs for their newborn. Richard was losing hope that he would ever be employed again, and [...]

2021-10-27T07:59:24-07:00November 9th, 2021|News/Media|Comments Off on Finding Hope at MSC

Simple Steps to Cut Energy Costs

As temperatures start to cool off and the days get shorter, energy costs start increasing for most of us. There are several simple things you can do to both use energy more efficiently and conserve energy. Energy efficiency means using less energy to do the same function. For example, a simple way to become more [...]

2021-09-02T16:59:32-07:00September 2nd, 2021|Energy, News/Media|Comments Off on Simple Steps to Cut Energy Costs

MSC Distributes Close to $4 Million in Rent Assistance

Janae, a single mother of four, was unable to work after the pandemic shut down her childcare. After it finally reopened, she was able to go back to work, but found herself behind on her rent. Beverly had to reduce her hours at work due to underlying health issues that put her at higher risk. [...]

2021-01-15T12:43:08-08:00January 15th, 2021|News/Media|Comments Off on MSC Distributes Close to $4 Million in Rent Assistance

Employees Community Fund of Boeing and Federal Way Rotary partner with MSC to bring food the community

Multi-Service Center (MSC) is back on the road again picking up food donations in a new box truck thanks to generous grants from the Employees Community Fund of Boeing and Federal Way Rotary. MSC’s new 2019 Isuzu box truck will pick up 70% of the food donations, representing 58,000 pounds of food each year, that [...]

2020-08-07T08:46:44-07:00August 7th, 2020|Food/Clothing Bank, Giving, News/Media|Comments Off on Employees Community Fund of Boeing and Federal Way Rotary partner with MSC to bring food the community

Federal Way residents can help MSC with one click at Waste Management

Help support Multi-Service Center by taking a few free and easy steps to simplify your garbage, recycling, and yard waste service with Waste Management. Waste Management will donate $1 to Multi-Service Center for every Federal Way customer who signs up for any one of these free services: automatic pay, paperless billing, or by simply filling [...]

2020-07-30T13:22:41-07:00August 3rd, 2020|Giving, News/Media|Comments Off on Federal Way residents can help MSC with one click at Waste Management

Message from CEO Robin Corak

Dear Friends and Community Members, The historical and current impact of racism and racial trauma on our community is real. Especially as we witness the injustices happening to the Black Community at this time. At Multi-Service Center (MSC), we see the disparity in poverty and homelessness, and strive to build a future without poverty by [...]

2020-06-01T15:27:55-07:00June 1st, 2020|News/Media|Comments Off on Message from CEO Robin Corak

Things will change

“Don’t stop, keep going, those words meant a lot,” says Sharon. Over a decade ago, Sharon’s family moved back to the Seattle area from Minnesota to be close to Sharon’s mom who was having medical issues. Sharon and her partner had been together for 23 years and had three children. In Minnesota, they owned a [...]

2021-07-15T05:35:05-07:00May 12th, 2020|Energy, News/Media, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on Things will change

Volunteers needed during COVID-19 pandemic

MSC needs volunteers for its Federal Way Food Bank to help us provide essential resources to individuals and families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the first weeks of this crisis, we have already seen a 25% increase in the number of customers to the food bank. We are following CDC and public health [...]

2020-03-21T16:06:32-07:00March 21st, 2020|News/Media, Volunteers|Comments Off on Volunteers needed during COVID-19 pandemic

My Stress Coach

“I was running from my grief,” says Cynthia. Cynthia is a single parent to 13-year-old twin girls and also a daughter in college. Just over five years ago, Cynthia lost two other children and her husband in a tragic accident. She was struggling staying where she had been living with them, and decided to move [...]

2019-04-09T13:11:49-07:00April 9th, 2019|News/Media, Stories of Hope|Comments Off on My Stress Coach
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