LASA is a community supported agency committed to the prevention of homelessness.

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About LASA

Our History

Together We Can

Together We Can

 In 1989, Rev. Luther Kriefall brought in people from 16 houses of worship. They all shared a common interest in both their neighbors and social justice. Together, they created a program that addressed the immediate issues causing homelessness, LASA was shaped by the increased need for homelessness prevention. 

Together We Can

Together We Can

Together We Can

 Families and individuals often come to us with nothing more than the clothes on their back. While each situation is different, one common theme resonates, they have all suffered a severe loss. Your in-kind or monetary donations make it possible to provide the basic needs to our families and community. 

Support Our Mission

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

click here to donate to our essential needs closet

essential needs wish list

IN-KIND

Household Items

Household Items

Household Items

  • Sheets/Blankets
  • Cleaning and laundry supplies
  • Dishes and cookware
  • Kitchen appliances
  • Laundry baskets


Basic Needs

Household Items

Household Items

  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste 
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Diapers
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Deodorant
  • Razors/Shaving cream

Easter

Household Items

School Supplies

  • Baskets
  • Plastic eggs/Plastic grass
  • Stuffed animals
  • Candy




School Supplies

School Supplies

School Supplies

  • Backpacks
  • Pens, pencils, markers, crayons
  • Paper/Notebooks
  • Binders/Folders
  • Scissors
  • Glue


Thanksgiving

School Supplies

Thanksgiving

  • Gift cards to local grocery stores
  • Non-perishable foods
  • Turkey/Ham


 

Christmas

School Supplies

Thanksgiving

  • Gift cards to local grocery stores
  • Non-perishable foods
  • Turkey/Ham
  • New unwrapped gifts for children and adults of all ages


Visit many local businesses in the Lakewood area to select a gift tag from one our Wish Boxes

Furniture

Furniture

Furniture

 For FURNITURE, donations, please call (253) 581-8689 in advance as storage space is limited. 

STAFF AND BOARD

2026 Staff

Our staff is. . .

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Jason Scales

Executive Director of LASA

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Allen Arnhold

Finance Manager

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Betty Beer

Lead Case Manager

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Jazzlyn Knighten

Housing Stability Coordinator

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Jennifer Cox

Program Manager

Kati Beer

Facilities

Shannon O'Connell

Special Projects

Admin. Asst.

Mychael Hatfield

Admin. Asst.

Currently accepting applications for Board Members

2026 Board members

Left to Right:


Dr. Joyce Loveday, Past President, President of CPTC 

Jim Cave, Member at Large, Architect/Small Business Owner

Thomas Thompson, Vice President, Retired Military

John Caldwell, Member at Large, Retired Military

Walt Sommers, President, Retired Pierce College Administrator

Tracy Bowens, Secretary, Retired 

Kamarie Wilson, Treasurer, Branch Manager HomeStreet Bank

Jackie Lownie, Former Board Member


Not Pictured:


Elizabeth Grasher, Member at Large, Military & Family Life Counselor, Steilacoom Town Council Member

Rachel Adler, Member at Large, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator West Pierce Fire & Rescue


Currently accepting applications for Board Members

  

LASA is a 501©3 Nonprofit Organization and a United Way Agency

Tax #91-1470619

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