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At Issaquah Community Services, we believe that strong, caring communities are built when neighbors look out for one another — and that’s exactly what this newsletter is all about.
Each edition brings you up-to-date stories of real people and families helped in our community, data showing how lives have been positively impacted, updates on volunteer and donation opportunities, and ways you can get involved. You’ll discover how your support — whether through time, donations, or spreading the word — helps keep roofs over heads and lights on for neighbors in our region.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter, a new neighbor, or just curious about what’s happening in our community, this newsletter is your window into how we work together to lift each other up.
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LATEST ISSUE
Spring 2026 Updates
In this newsletter … we share how, in the first three months of 2026 alone, we helped 123 households (364 residents) with rent and utility assistance and supported a widowed father of four in avoiding eviction during a family crisis, while also recognizing the dedicated service of volunteers Elaine Davis and Carol Schneider; most importantly, we invite you to make a meaningful impact by supporting us during the GiveBIG campaign on May 5, helping ensure we can continue keeping neighbors safely in their homes.
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Past Newsletters
Autumn Update
2025
Newsletter Highlights
Through your support, we helped neighbors facing unexpected financial hardship—including a single mother recovering from surgery and lost income and a grandmother at risk of losing her housing after a sudden change in circumstances—while continuing to assist hundreds of local households with rent and utility payments in 2025; by taking part in our Neighbors Helping Neighbors annual campaign, you can help ensure families in our community remain safely in their homes when they need it most.
Spring Update
2025
Newsletter Highlights
Learn how a sudden job loss pushed someone to the brink of homelessness, and discover how the ICS team has been supporting our community for 53 years.
Autumn Update
2024
Newsletter Highlights
Read about how lives can be turned upside down by ill health and just how powerful a little support can be in someones life. Everyone has the power to help.
Spring Update
2024
Newsletter Highlights
When life is moving along and a sudden accident turns everything upside down, leaving you choosing between food and rent — discover how ICS stepped in to help. Despite serving our community for 52 years, many people still don’t know about the vital support ICS provides.
Spring Update
2023
Newsletter Highlights
After escaping domestic abuse and supporting her son alone, an unexpected and debilitating illness left her facing eviction — a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly life can unravel. We also introduce our new president, who will continue to uphold the vital work of the ICS team.
Winter Update
2023
Newsletter Highlights
Moving for a new job is challenging on its own. Combined with a pandemic, separation from loved ones, and higher living costs, it can feel truly overwhelming. And what an incredible 50 years! ICS is celebrating a half-century of supporting thousands of local families with compassion and care.
Winter Update
2022
Newsletter Highlights
Community service is very deeply rooted in Issaquah and how neighbors support one another in times of need. When unexpected expenses make it hard to stay afloat, Issaquah Community Services is there to help. Many in the community, grateful for past support, choose to give back so others can receive assistance during difficult times.