Our Stories
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...
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. Pandemic or not, Lisa Lyon knew the annual Back to School event had to happen to help struggling families. Lisa manages our family support services in Clallam...
