by Matt Misterek | Dec 3, 2020 | Aging & Independent Living
New Senior Hub in Tacoma Opening Soon Senior District Director Trudy Sorensen is excited about our new Senior Hub that is about to open in Tacoma. The hub...
by Matt Misterek | Nov 16, 2020 | Aging & Independent Living
Creating Artistic Expression for People with Dementia Art can help people living with dementia express their thoughts, memories and emotions. With that in...
by Matt Misterek | Nov 6, 2020 | Refugees & Immigrants
Our Communal Bowl Will Help Refugees, Immigrants and Local Farmers YOU can support our refugee and immigrant neighbors by joining our Communal Bowl! Lutheran...
by Matt Misterek | Oct 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Lutheran Community Services Northwest and Compass Housing Alliance Pursue Affiliation to Address the Region’s Growing Affordable Housing Needs We’re excited...
by Matt Misterek | Sep 28, 2020 | Refugees & Immigrants
When the spread of the coronavirus forced us to shelter in place in March, business as usual came to a halt. Diego de Acosta, program coordinator for LCS...
by Matt Misterek | Sep 15, 2020 | Family Support
Helping Families for School Year in Port Angeles Nearly 47 percent of the students enrolled in Port Angeles schools are eligible for free or reduced lunches....
by Matt Misterek | Sep 10, 2020 | Refugees & Immigrants
Strengthening Portland’s Immigrant and Refugee Families A substantial new grant from the City of Portland will help us strengthen the lives of more immigrant...
by Matt Misterek | Sep 3, 2020 | Family Support
Relief Nursery Opens in Klamath Falls Some of the youngest residents in Klamath Falls and their families are about to get a helping hand from LCS Northwest....
by Matt Misterek | Aug 6, 2020 | Behavioral Health, Refugees & Immigrants
Four Principles of Culturally-Specific Behavioral Health Services Our Multicultural Community Services (MCS) based in Portland improves the lives of refugees...
by Matt Misterek | Jul 20, 2020 | Family Support
Connecting Foster Teens With Their Family Roots Amber grew up in foster care. She had no knowledge of other family members and her family history was a...
by Matt Misterek | Jun 17, 2020 | Child Welfare, Family Support
‘A Family Place’ Expands to Reach more Children LCS Northwest has been keeping Yamhill County’s vulnerable children safe and families together...
by Matt Misterek | Jun 8, 2020 | Advocacy
Black Lives Matter at LCS Northwest Lutheran Community Services (LCS) Northwest condemns the murder of George Floyd and police bruitality. We are committed to...
by Matt Misterek | Jun 5, 2020 | Advocacy, Refugees & Immigrants
Coalition Works with Oregon Legislature to Extend Refugee Services A collaborative effort led by faith-based organizations, including LCS Northwest, and...
by Matt Misterek | May 27, 2020 | Child Welfare, Refugees & Immigrants
Adoption Dream Comes True for Refugee Youth Barbara and Jeremy Tantrum became a licensed foster home in 2009. Parents to a toddler and guardian to an...
by Matt Misterek | May 6, 2020 | Crime Victim Services
Judge Robert Gets His Day in Court (Editor’s Note: We have changed names of the victim and his mother to protect their identities. This story deals with the...
