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AM Transitions Two Legacy Programs

AM recently announced the transition of two of AM’s legacy programs. First is our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. Sound Outreach is applying to the IRS, with our assistance,…

Volunteers Needed for Project Homeless Connect

Project Homeless Connect provides a wide range of valuable resources and essential services available to support community members currently experiencing homelessness. Services will include Coordinated Entry, giveaways, free lunch for…

Pierce County’s 5-Year Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness

AM is pleased to report that on Tuesday afternoon of this week, the Pierce County Council adopted the County’s updated 5-Year Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness in a 4-3 vote.…

Juneteenth!

On Friday, June 19, AM joins our nation in observing Juneteenth by closing our office for the day. Juneteenth has been an officially recognized national holiday for a several years…

Young Adults Need You

We are currently seeking homeowners who have an extra room in their home and would be interested in hosting a young adult between the ages of 18–24 years old. This…

AM’s History: The Early Decades

Effective Faith-based Community Service: A Short Summary of Associated Ministries’ Early DecadesBy Ann Kelleher Tacoma’s Church Communities Take Action Amid Tense and Trying Times Associated Ministries was launched by its…

AM Programs Excel

There has been a lot of celebration in the hallways of Associated Ministries lately,  a lot of gratitude, appreciation for one another, and recognition of how blessed we are to…

Meet the Team: Brett!

My name is Brett. I am from Lakewood, WA & have been working for Associated Ministries since July 2024. My previous work was also in the housing field. My AM…

“At 250, America needs its faith leaders to help heal divisions”| Victor Ghalib Begg

“At 250, America needs its faith leaders to help heal divisions”OpEd from Victor Ghalib BeggArizona Daily Star, tucson.com, 4/23/2026 An interesting and thoughtful read from Victor Ghalib Begg, an interfaith…

Togetherness at the Interfaith Women’s Conference

On March 28, nearly 150 women gathered at the 4th Interfaith Women’s Conference, held at Pierce College in Lakewood. With 12 unique workshops offered, participants had an opportunity to explore…