Our Stories
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...
