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LCSNW hosts hundreds of guests on 27 winter nights (so far) in Bellingham

LCSNW hosts hundreds of guests on 27 winter nights (so far) in Bellingham

by Matt Misterek | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorized

LCSNW hosts hundreds of guests on 27 winter nights (so far) in Bellingham Photo at right: A group of pastors walks a labyrinth inside the Whatcom County...
Farewell to two champions on the LCSNW Board of Directors

Farewell to two champions on the LCSNW Board of Directors

by Matt Misterek | Dec 30, 2024 | Staff Spotlight

Farewell to two champions on the LCSNW Board of Directors Photo: Lisa Kraft (left), David Duea and Amina Suchoski. The end of 2024 also ends a combined 15...
LCSNW partners with Whatcom County to open winter shelter in Bellingham

LCSNW partners with Whatcom County to open winter shelter in Bellingham

by Matt Misterek | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

LCSNW partners with Whatcom County to open winter shelter in Bellingham PHOTOS AT RIGHT: David Duea (standing left), CEO of Lutheran Community Services...
LCSNW mourns death of former President/ CEO

LCSNW mourns death of former President/ CEO

by Matt Misterek | Sep 17, 2024 | Staff Spotlight

LCSNW mourns death of former President/ CEO (Photo, left) Former President and CEO Roberta Nestaas at an LCSNW fundraising event in 2005. (Photo, right)...
LCSNW Tri-Cities team responds in big way after school shooting

LCSNW Tri-Cities team responds in big way after school shooting

by Matt Misterek | Jul 11, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Family Support

LCSNW Tri-Cities team responds in big way after school shooting Photo at right: The entrance to Wiley Elementary School after the April 22, 2024 school...
Pride is more than a month at LCSNW; it’s a mindset to serve LGBTQ clients

Pride is more than a month at LCSNW; it’s a mindset to serve LGBTQ clients

by Matt Misterek | Jun 26, 2024 | Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Crime Victim Services, Refugees & Immigrants

Pride is more than a month at LCSNW; it’s a mindset to serve LGBTQ clients Photo at right: LCSNW employees participated in the annual Spokane Pride...
Pride is more than a month at LCSNW; it’s a mindset to serve LGBTQ clients

LCSNW ready to assist South King County asylum-seekers

by Matt Misterek | Apr 24, 2024 | Family Support, Refugees & Immigrants

LCSNW ready to assist South King County asylum-seekers Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is excited to partner with King County and join other...

Family, Tribal ties make our LCSNW team stronger in Klamath Falls

by Matt Misterek | Nov 15, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Family Support, Staff Spotlight

Family, Tribal ties make our LCSNW team stronger in Klamath Falls Native American heritage means a lot to Elizabeth Jackson and Kya Adams-Jackson. The mother...

Disability lost its grip, and she found LCSNW ‘dream job’ in Portland area

by Matt Misterek | Aug 1, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Staff Spotlight

Disability lost its grip, and she found LCSNW ‘dream job’ in Portland area Every LCSNW team member has a job-search story filled with unique...

Childhood calling fulfilled: New LCSNW Board Member goes into full-time ministry

by Matt Misterek | Jul 7, 2023 | Uncategorized

Childhood calling fulfilled: New LCSNW Board Member goes into full-time ministry When people enter their 50s and advance toward their 60s, many start turning...

Strengthening Afghan families to succeed in America is new focus area for LCSNW

by Matt Misterek | Apr 21, 2023 | Family Support, Refugees & Immigrants

Strengthening Afghan families to succeed in America is new focus area for LCSNW Nearly 1,000 Afghan refugees were resettled by Lutheran Community Services...

LCSNW unveils Safe Route Immigration – new name, same trusted resource

by Matt Misterek | Mar 8, 2023 | Advocacy, Refugees & Immigrants

LCSNW unveils Safe Route Immigration – new name, same trusted resource Lutheran Community Services Northwest has provided empathetic, accessible legal...

She grew up with over 60 LCSNW foster siblings. Now she’s joined our Board

by Matt Misterek | Feb 3, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Family Support, Staff Spotlight

She grew up with over 60 LCSNW foster siblings. Now she’s joined our Board Cathy Neer was raised in a home filled with love and the aroma of homemade...

Follow Tacoma-area volunteers on their year-long journey with a refugee family

by Matt Misterek | Jan 25, 2023 | Refugees & Immigrants

Follow Tacoma-area volunteers on their year-long journey with a refugee family About the program LCS Northwest’s Circle of Welcome program allows faith...

Small towns, big shoes to fill: LCSNW says farewell to two Board members

by Matt Misterek | Jan 4, 2023 | Advocacy, Staff Spotlight

Small towns, big shoes to fill: LCSNW says farewell to two Board members When you live in a “ville,” you tend to have a distinctly non-urban perspective...
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