MDC Program Directory

About Our Programs

MDC hosts a broad spectrum of programs that strategically target the unique challenges in overcoming poverty. These programs are divided into eight categories.

Housing

Our housing programs bring home improvement opportunities to low-income, senior and disabled residents.

• Minor Home Repair
• Energy Assistance
• Weatherization
• ReHarvest Center
• Housing
• Housing First

Homeless

Our Tacoma and mobile clinics provide primary care to homeless citizens and domestic violence victims.

• Healthcare for the Homeless
• PATH Mental Health
• Homeless Childcare
• Mobile Medical and Dental Clinics
• Domestic Violence Clinic

Children, Youth and Families

MDC helps families strengthen their parenting and marriage skills with strategic counseling.

• Family Support Services
• USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
• Lakewood Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Coalition

Drug and Alcohol Treatment

MDC provides critical support and recovery options to people ready to end the cycle of addiction.

• CARE: Community Assistance Resources & Education
• The Center for Substance Abuse and Recovery
• DUI Alternative Detention
• Detoxification
• Sobering Center of Tacoma

Prevention and Intervention

MDC strengthens communities with after school programs and intervention services.

• Spanaway PAL/PRIDE Program
• Curfew Advocacy
• P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Program
• John's School
• Bethel Drug Free Communities

Education

MDC participates in the Federal TRiO program to help adults and low-income students enroll in college.

• EOC: TRiO Educational Opportunity Center
• TRiO College Bound
• TRiO Talent Search

Small Business Assistance & Employment Training

MDC invests training and guidance for individuals re-entering the workforce or pursuing self-employment.

• Small Business Services
• HIT: Hi-Demand Industry Training

Phone Services

MDC works with communities and individual for telephone and voice mail needs.

• Community Voice Mail
• WTAP: Washington Telephone Assistance Program