During the 1990s, the South Puget Sound region had a Refugee Center that served hundreds of refugees and immigrants needing Citizenship and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes from certified, bilingual instructors and volunteers and culturally competent support in immigration assistance. They could also receive housing and food assistance referrals, job training, and mental health counseling.
In time the funding support had slowly dried up, and these services had to be obtained elsewhere in the Pierce or King Counties or even as far south as Portland. After discussions with local stakeholders representing religious organizations, nonprofits, local government, and state agencies, we know the demand remains. World events have influenced the new refugees and immigrants diversity in this region. As an MSCSS Board, we must meet this service demand, and to meet this demand, the MSCSS was created.
Fulfilling their dream of creating an organization that serves immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers making Thurston County, WA, their home, the MSCSS Board of Directors formed a Washington nonprofit corporation in November 2021. Subsequently, it obtained its Internal Revenue Service 501(c)3 status. Since then, the MSCSS has endured many struggles and changes as its Board Members have endured and thrived, thus committing wholeheartedly to the organization’s purpose of creating a welcoming and inclusive space to provide culturally relevant services.
To achieve this aim, the MSCSS Board of Directors will raise funds, contract with staff, and provide a suitable location for its service delivery as it reengages with the Greater Thurston County Community in a meaningful way. Ultimately, the MSCSS Board of Directors aims to build a sustainable and dependable nonprofit organization.
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