It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the sudden loss of a righteous man, a Child of God, a father of 3 young children, a husband, and an Uncle and Friend to everyone he knew, Kanosi Chakweva. Kanosi was selfless and only looked for ways to add value to every […]
The YMCA has always focused on meeting the social, emotional and academic needs of our young learners so they can grow into the changemakers of tomorrow—and today is no different. During these challenging times when routines seem to change daily, one thing remains the same: the Y provides a safe, enriching place for children to […]
The COVID-19 situation is changing daily. Child Care Aware of Washington is here to support you and the children and families you serve. K-12 school and workplace closures are impacting children, families and providers. Our Family Center is tracking both provider closures and openings so we can provide accurate referrals to families seeking care. Call […]
For many nonprofit organizations and institutions, the coronavirus pandemic is an existential threat—spaces are shuttered, programs are paused, and funding is frozen. Leaders in the field are planning for myriad scenarios while acknowledging that pre-pandemic patterns and relationships may never return. With the clock ticking and organizations pressed for creative thinking, my colleagues and I […]
Helping families navigate the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Your family’s health and safety are our top concern. Every family, every person is experiencing heightened stress. We’re here to help. Our buildings are closed, but our staff is working remotely; answering phones, holding classes online, tracking the ever-changing resources available to help families. We know that […]
How to register: Step 1: Print & fill out registration packet (Essental Worker Childcare Registration Form). If your child is not a member yet, please also submit the membership form below. Step 2: Gather proof of place of employment (example: pay stub or work ID card) Step 3: Scan and email the registration packet and proof of employment […]
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 […]
The journey to stable housing is often nonlinear and complex. It looks different for each of the clients we serve, and necessitates individualized approaches to ensure a safe, successful path to housing stability for everyone in our care. In order to make this stability a reality, CCS/CHS adopted a philosophy of permanent supportive housing over […]
MSC has limited funds to support households in South King County impacted by COVID-19. To be considered for rental assistance you must: • Live in Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, SeaTac, orTukwila • Be behind in rent • Be impacted by COVID-19 • Meet the current monthly maximum household income below. Funding […]
WE HAVE REACHED CURRENT CAPACITY FOR COVID-19 RENT ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME. APPLICATIONS FOR TIER 2 IN AUBURN ONLY ARE CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. THANK YOU. MSC currently has limited funding to support households directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with rent assistance. To qualify, you must meet the following requirements: Live […]