Nearly 8,000 children in Washington are currently in foster care, resulting in a critical need for families that can provide safe, loving homes for youth who have experienced abuse and neglect. How can your faith community help? Homes are urgently needed for foster children, especially: sibling group of three of more youth age 12 and … Read More
It’s time for you to sign up for Pierce County’s newest and most exciting event: “AMAZING QUEST to Understand Homelessness.” Visit the AM website now for more details and registration information about Amazing Quest, which will take place in October. Associated Ministries is excited to be hosting this unique event for the first time this … Read More
What does it mean to live in the sacred space where our unique gifts meet the world’s needs? How do spiritual practices ignite the fires of justice and love within our innermost beings? In a world that seems to be falling apart at the seams, how do we determine the best use of our gifts … Read More
by Klarissa Monteros, Program Manager, Coordinated Entry Services Associated Ministries’ Family Permanent Housing Project is an intervention that accepts families that score highest in terms of vulnerability. These families are sleeping on the streets, in their cars, or in a shelter and are living with very complex barriers. They are served under a Housing First … Read More
by Angela Thompson, Housing Specialist Here at Associated Ministries we love to keep an eye out for amazing things happening in our communities and backyards. Each month a staff member brings to our attention someone who is acting as a Community Pillar by doing something great or someone who is supporting our families in unique … Read More
by Heidi Maloney, Administrator, Unity of South Sound I run a crew of about 25 volunteers in participation with the Paint Tacoma Beautiful program. Six years ago during a staff meeting for our church, our Reverend presented the idea of partnering with Paint Tacoma Beautiful to paint a house for a homeowner in our community. … Read More
