Finding ‘Meaningful Work’ at LCS Northwest
This is the third article in our Centennial Series. We feature a current employee who found social work as part of his Lutheran faith. Our founders in 1921 were a group of Lutherans who came together to help people who were struggling. While LCS is turning 100, our...
Former LCS employee Kayse Jama Named to Oregon State Senate
Congratulations to former LCS Northwest employee Kayse Jama for being named to the Oregon State Senate representing Multnomah County, East Portland and Clackamas County. Kayse is a Somali immigrant who fled his war-torn country to become a prominent community...
Sharing LCS History With Boots Winterstein
(Note: This is the second in an ongoing series of articles celebrating LCS Northwest’s Centennial.) Boots Winterstein likens Lutheran Community Services Northwest to a river that is always flowing, moving and refining its direction. Programs enter the river like...
Soto Named Medical Director for LCS Northwest
Each year, we partner with thousands of Northwesterners as they make their journeys through trauma, addiction and mental health challenges. For many, medication therapy is part of their treatment plan to regain health, hope and happiness. Meet Dr. Alfredo Soto, the...
5 Questions: Denny McGaughy
Question 1: You've been a leader in our agency since 1990. What does it mean to you that LCS Northwest is hitting the century milestone? Denny: It’s with great pride that we’ve hit this milestone. It means the agency has repeatedly done things right. We’ve...
Remembering Terri Austin-Randolph
Longtime LCS Northwest supporter and advocate Terri Austin-Randolph of Silverdale, WA passed away recently. "Terri was an angel living on earth,” said LCS Northwest President and CEO David Duea. “Terri loved the ministry and mission of LCS. You will not come across a...
LCS Northwest and Compass Finalize Affiliation Agreement
Two legacies joining forces to address growing needs in Pacific Northwest Seattle, WA—Jan. 4, 2021 – Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCS Northwest) and Compass Housing Alliance (Compass) have signed a definitive agreement for Compass to become an affiliate of...
Jay Kang Leads North Puget Sound
From pastor to nonprofit leader, Jay Kang recently started his newest role as our North Puget Sound (NPS) District Director. He’s “super excited and hopeful” about this opportunity. After serving as the Deputy Director for the Tacoma-based Korean Women’s Association...
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 will serve as the primary office for the South Puget Sound (SPS) District. “It’s a great space that meets our needs and a very different layout than...
Creating Artistic Expression for People with Dementia
Art can help people living with dementia express their thoughts, memories and emotions. With that in mind, LCS Northwest has begun offering an art program for people living with dementia in Pierce County. Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning,...
Our Communal Bowl Will Help Refugees, Immigrants and Local Farmers
YOU can support our refugee and immigrant neighbors by joining our Communal Bowl! Lutheran Community Services Northwest is teaming with Coopers Hall and local agriculture to make this possible in Portland. Across the world, the Communal Bowl signifies that one does...
Lutheran Community Services Northwest and Compass Housing Alliance Pursue Affiliation to Address the Region’s Growing Affordable Housing Needs
We’re excited about our upcoming affiliation with Compass Housing Alliance. This is a press release LCS Northwest sent out this morning. We will have more information about our affiliation in the near future. Lutheran Community Services Northwest and Compass...
Pilot Project Introduces Refugee Elders to Telehealth and Virtual Connections
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 Northwest’s Elder Refugee program based in SeaTac, was unsure how he would continue assisting the 30 participants...