MSC collecting books for homeless children

Published 12:13 pm Thursday, October 23, 2014

For the Reporter

Homeless children often have significant struggles in school. The challenges of moving regularly or living with instability can affect a child’s focus and make school work more difficult.

In response to this need, Multi-Service Center (MSC) created the HEART Program for children living at its family shelter. Through reading, craft projects and time with caring adults, this after-school program, held on-site at the shelter, is designed to help children learn additional skills in fun, creative ways.

The HEART Program needs new and gently used books for children ages 4-15 years.

MSC staff will be collecting books for the program on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Federal Way Barnes and Noble, 31325 Pacific Highway S.

You may also drop off donations Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the following MSC offices:

MSC Federal Way
1200 S. 336th St.
Federal Way
253-838-6810

MSC Kent
515 W. Harrison St., Suite 205
Kent
253-854-4406