In response to guidance from health authorities and recent actions taken by Governor Jay Inslee, Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) will shift the way that it does its work in our community through at least March 30. The second floor of our main services building at 721 Fawcett Avenue will remain closed during that time, as well as other office buildings at 730 Fawcett Avenue and 945 Fawcett Avenue. Employees in the following programs will be working remotely through at least March 30:

- Energy Assistance
- Weatherization
- Housing
- Adult Education and Employment
- Youth Education
- Child Care Food Program
- Care Management
- The Center for Substance Use Recovery
- Supported Employment

MDC’s 24-hour programs and overnight programs will continue with some changes to limit visitor hours and require health checks for people interacting with the programs. Those programs include:

- Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment Center
- Withdrawal Management
- Randall Townsend Apartments
- Avenue Apartments
- Bethlehem Baptist Church Temporary Shelter

In the coming days, we will be taking steps to re-launch a number of services to ensure that the support we provide to this community can continue, despite the need for social distancing. More information about that will be posted on the MDC website at www.mdc-hope.org.

Thank you for your support as we work together with our community to navigate the impacts of COVID-19.

Pamela Duncan
MDC President and CEO

Any questions can be addressed to Rob Huff, Director of Communications and Advocacy, at rhuff@mdc-hope.org or by phone at (253) 722-8563.

Rob Huff
Director of Communications and Advocacy

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