COMPASSION IN ACTION
News from Multi-Service Center 
March 2014

Financial Freedom:
A free community workshop
Presented by
MSC's Learning Institute

 

Wednesday, March 26th
6:30pm - 8pm
Kent Library
212 2nd Ave. N., Kent

Learn financial skills to help you build financial security. Hear from MSC's Financial Coach how to implement systems and controls to build cash reserves for opportunities and emergencies. Come for advice only, no product promotions or sales pitches included!

 

Space is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or 253.835.7678 ext. 104 is recommended but not required.


Bag Hunger at Macy's
Macy's at The Commons at Federal Way is holding a "Bag Hunger" event to benefit MSC's Federal Way food bank. Bring your food donation or make a cash contribution to Bag Hunger when you complete your Macy's purchases now until March 28.
Need Tax Help?
It's that time of the year!  Depending on your income and/or need, you may qualify for one of the several tax assistance programs available, including the free tax assistance offered by United Way of King County at the MSC Federal Way Office. Check out the IRS website to see if you are eligible.
Sponsors wanted!
MSC's Annual Crab Feed is quickly approaching! MSC is currently seeking corporate sponsors for this event scheduled for June 14. Individual tickets will be on sale soon and there is already a wait list!

Contact Le Ann Taylor at [email protected] or 253.835.7678, ext. 105, for more information on sponsorships or individual tickets.
MSC to break ground on Veterans Housing Project Fall 2014

MSC has completed our initial funding phase for a new Veterans Housing Project to serve low-income and homeless veterans. We expect to break ground on the project in early Fall 2014 and anticipate the building will be ready for occupancy by the end of 2015.

Preliminary Sketch by Baylis Architects 

This project was set in motion after MSC began seeing an increasing need for services for veterans in South King County a few years ago. According to the 2013 King County Veterans and Human Services Levy Report, 43% of our county's veterans reside in South King County. Within King County, these veterans represent the largest number of veterans with disabilities, and the largest proportion of veterans facing poverty and financial emergencies. MSC's housing project will provide permanent housing for those veterans who need it.

 

The roughly 13 million dollar housing facility is being developed in partnership with Shelter Resources Incorporated and will be located at S. 294th and Pacific Highway S. in Federal Way. The project will offer 44 one, two, and three bedroom units to veterans and their families. All units will be fully furnished and 27 units will be eligible for rental subsidies through the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs in collaboration with King County Housing Authority. Residents will pay rent based on poverty level guidelines.

 

Vital services will be offered onsite including housing case management, employment assistance, and child advocacy. In addition, classes in education, financial management, technology skills, and job readiness may be offered on-site. Offices will also be provided at the property for additional services such as outreach, mental health, and substance abuse counseling to be provided by partners such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and King County Veterans Program. Other amenities will include on-site parking, an exercise room, community rooms, computer labs, and security.

 

This initial phase of the Veterans Housing Project is possible due to the generous funding of the Washington State Department of Commerce Housing Trust Fund, King County, Federal Home Loan Bank (Sterling Savings as the sponsor), the National Equity Fund in conjunction with the MetLife Foundation, and tax credits through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Baylis Architects has been retained as the architect for this project and has provided a preliminary rendering of the property.   

 

MSC is thrilled to be able to offer service-enriched housing for those men and women who have served our country. King County veterans have identified housing and employment assistance as being amongst their greatest needs. This project not only provides high quality affordable housing but it also offers on-site services designed to help veterans who may be facing challenges such as re-entering the job market.  

 

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Since 1971, Multi-Service Center has provided help, hope and change for thousands of people living in South King County. With individually tailored programs in education, employment, housing, energy assistance, plus food and clothing, people find pathways out of poverty. Through our Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, we provide advocacy for the elderly and disabled living in long-term care facilities across the state of Washington.
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