OCTOBER 2026

FALL QUARTERLY ISSUE

Back-to-School Resource Fairs bring communities together

As students across the region headed back to school, LCSNW’s Greater Puget Sound District brought families and community partners together at Back-to-School Resource Fairs in SeaTac and Port Angeles. Both events provided students with essential school supplies while connecting families with resources, services, and community support.

LCSNW opens first onsite mental health clinic with Compass

An innovative project south of Seattle marks the first co-located service between Compass Housing Alliance, now a division of LCSNW, and LCSNW Behavioral Health.

We have launched an outpatient counseling site inside a private suite in Don’s Place, Compass’s emergency housing program in Auburn—bringing behavioral health services directly where they're needed.

Welcome to the Hive!

As the fall season begins and students return to school, I’m reminded of the incredible impact our staff, volunteers, and community partners make every day across the Greater Puget Sound District. Together, we continue to strengthen communities, support families, and create opportunities for those we serve.

I’m excited to welcome you to The Hive, LCSNW’s refreshed e-newsletter. With a new look and expanded content, The Hive brings together stories, updates, and insights from across our district and throughout LCSNW. You’ll also find program highlights and data that help showcase the meaningful impact of our work.

In this issue, we’re celebrating some inspiring examples of impact in action.

BY THE NUMBERS

Community Resource Centers

(July 2025-June 2026)

A new front door: Introducing our redesigned LCSNW website

After months of planning and teamwork, LCSNW has launched a new website, our first since 2017. It’s more than a new look—it’s shaped by what we heard from staff, clients, and donors about how to make the site easier to use.

LCSNW adds energy to Seahawks partnership

For a third straight year, Compass Housing Alliance, the housing division of LCSNW, was selected as a Spirit of 12 partner with the Seattle Seahawks. Compass had its signature home game at Lumen Field on October 4. It was a fantastic day of community building as Compass volunteers, alongside their LCSNW colleagues, sold raffle tickets and raised more than $140,000 -- a Compass regular season record!

Upcoming Dates

OCTOBER

1 - November 30, Port Angeles Toys for Tots Registration
28 - Memory Café, 12-1:30pm at Ben Dew’s Clubhouse Grill in Tacoma

NOVEMBER

11 - Veterans’ Day (OFFICES CLOSED)
12 - Community Closet, Lahai Clinic & Orca Lift Card Enrollment, 1-3pm at Everett Community Resource Center
17 - Santa for Seniors Community Holiday Gift Bag Assembly, 5-7pm at Tacoma office
25 - Memory Café, 12-1:30pm at Ben Dew’s Clubhouse Grill in Tacoma
26-27 - Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day (OFFICES CLOSED)

DECEMBER

10 - Community Closet, Lahai Clinic & Orca Lift Card Enrollment, 1-3pm at Everett Community Resource Center
21-25 - Christmas Holiday (OFFICES CLOSED)
30 Memory Café, 12-1:30pm at Ben Dew’s Clubhouse Grill in Tacoma

JANUARY

1 - New Year’s Day (OFFICES CLOSED)
18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (OFFICES CLOSED)