Our Stories
Healing, then finding a job that fits
Kieran Morgan smiles when you ask him how work is going. “I’m in a position that I can keep for several years,” Kieran said. “I like it and I’m getting better at it.” That’s a major accomplishment when you learn about Kieran’s mental health journey. It started in 2015...
Attorney Julie Schisel honored with 2019 Spannaus Award
Lutheran Community Services Northwest recently honored attorney Julie Schisel of Burien with the 2019 Spannaus Award. For two decades, Ms. Schisel has provided legal services to support LCS Northwest in caring for unaccompanied refugee minors in their foster care...
Growth Will Lead to New Senior Services Hub in South Puget Sound
Growth in dementia-friendly services and other programs is leading our South Puget Sound (SPS) District in Tacoma to move to a new home.“We’re starting to see new funding open up for us through two family foundations and a significant federal grant,” said Senior...
Eight Scholarships Awarded by North Puget Sound
LCS Northwest – North Puget Sound District has awarded its 2019-20 Cascade People’s Center Scholarship to a record number of eight individuals. This year’s scholarship awards totaled $25,500. Two of our scholarship recipients offered to share their stories:Nikita...
Supporting Military Families with Respite Care
Rebekah Graham feels blessed. She has a loving family. She travels and enjoys life. She also has a job she wouldn’t trade for the world.Rebekah provides respite care for military families who have a special needs child. She currently supports three Navy families in...
Taking a Different Path to the American Dream
Jean Paul Mugisha embodies the American dream. By studying and working hard, he has made a better life for himself and his family. What makes Jean Paul’s dream unique is he’s spent most of his life in a refugee camp.Born in the Congo, Jean Paul’s family fled violence...
LJ Nelson: Her Life and Legacy at LCS
Many people remember the Christmas sweaters she started wearing the day after Halloween. Others recall the Looney Tunes knick-knacks that covered her office. We all remember her laughter and the smile she offered to everyone.LJ Nelson passed away unexpectedly on...
