For nearly 50 years Associated Ministries has united people in service to vulnerable populations, in both big and small ways. This summer we have a few new and fun ways people can help support us in our work to serve those in need. Car Wash We are offering, through a partnership with Puget Sound Car … Read More
by Valorie Crout, AM’s Chief Program Officer It is widely understood that Pierce County’s homeless crisis system is under stress. There are not enough resources in our community or capacity within the current system to meet the needs of the growing number of households experiencing homelessness. In the midst of ongoing efforts to effectively manage … Read More
Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful is about to embark on its 34th summer of painting houses for low-income homeowners and we need you! Our goal is to paint 27 houses in Tacoma this year, helping people in need in our community through the generosity of volunteers and sponsors. Volunteers come from all walks of life: workplace, families, … Read More
We are much stronger when we work together! Homelessness is a crisis in our community; we need each other in order to effectively address this urgent issue. Please join us for Associated Ministries’ next Community Quarterly Meeting (CQM) on homelessness. This is a free event but registration is requested: When: Thursday, June 21st from 5-7 … Read More
We’ve done a fresh update of the AM Community Resource Guide and it’s now available on our website. You can download the pdf here. You’ll notice we ask for contact information before you download the document. We do that only to add your contact to the list of people who are interested in the Resource … Read More
We are much stronger when we work together! Our local Lutheran Bishop Richard Jaech offered encouragement by sharing this biblical account: “What comes to my mind is the story from Numbers, chapter 11, where Moses is feeling overwhelmed with all of the challenges facing the people of Israel as he leads them in their journey … Read More
