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AM at The Grand – Meaningful Stories Shared

by Kayla Kim, AM Development Associate Associated Ministries and the Meaningful Movies Project hosted their first community movie screening and panel discussion this past Sunday. “AM at The Grand” took…

New Initiatives and New Opportunities at May Community Meeting

The next Community Quarterly Meeting (CQM) will continue its long-standing tradition of informing our community of innovative solutions to address homelessness with several brand-new initiatives in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood. Join…

Interfaith Ramadan Iftar a Beautiful Evening

by Sandy Windley, AM Interfaith Engagement On Sunday, April 2nd, nearly 130 people of different faiths gathered together in community to celebrate the nightly iftar (breaking of the fast) during…

Affordable-housing tax, micro-house village approved by Pierce County Council

Two of the most significant initiatives that will positively impact affordable housing and homelessness in Pierce County were both passed by the Pierce County Council on March 21. After a…

Meet the AM Staff: Teona

For this month’s employee spotlight, we’ll be featuring Teona Kelley! Teona is our Coordinated Entry Specialist Team Lead. Teona joined the Associated Ministries’ (AM) family in 2012 after interning with…

Home Sharing Program – Staff Marie Fallon Highlights this Amazing Program

Learn more about what AM’s Home Sharing is and how you can get involved. AM’s Marie Fallon, Home Sharing Specialist, talks about the impact this program can make in the…

AM Employee Spotlight: Annika Fraga

2023 has brought many exciting new changes for AM, including new staff, interns, and volunteers! We are happy to welcome and introduce Annika Fraga, our Community Outreach Specialist for Community-Based…

February’s Community Quarterly Meeting to Solve Homelessness

Associated Ministries convenes Community Quarterly Meetings four times each year in partnership with other homeless and housing service providers working in Pierce County. Make plans now to join for our…

2023 Welcomes New Board Members

AM’s Board rotation will see two members leaving the Board, but three new members joining. We are grateful for years of service from both Sarah Rumbaugh, outgoing Board President, and…

December Religious Holidays and Observances

December is full of religious holidays and observances. Happy holidays to you, whatever it is you might celebrate! For a look at the observances for the entire year, check out…