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Donations Needed to Assist our Unhoused Neighbors

Systems Navigation is one of Associated Ministries’ newest and most impactful programs, created to fill a critical gap in service delivery for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Our Systems Navigation…

Helping our Unhoused Neighbors during the Heat

It’s not just winter — extreme heat can be just as dangerous for our unhoused neighbors. This summer, let’s stay mindful, stay compassionate, and keep working toward a community where…

Do you have this skill-set for the Interfaith Women’s Conference? We need you!

AM’s 4th Biennial Interfaith Women’s Conference (IWC) will be coming to Pierce County in March 2026. But the planning has begun! We need your help! Our IWC Planning Committee is…

Tacoma church opens 60 affordable-housing units to complete decades-long vision

Cameron Sheppard A Tacoma church and community leaders recently celebrated a new affordable-housing project in the Hilltop neighborhood that has been decades in the making. The Shiloh New Life Apartments…

AM at the Homelessness and Housing Advocacy Day – The Power of Collective Action

Written by Annika Fraga, Outreach and Host Home Specialist Last Friday, I attended the Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day, or “HHAD,” along with Associated Ministry staff and board members at…

Coldest Night of the Year Walk a Success!

Late last month we held the first ever Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk. We are so proud of the more than 100 community members who braved the weather…

2025 AM Board of Directors

Associated Ministries is proud to announce our three new Board members in 2025:Helen BoyerImam Dr. Abdul-Hakim MohamedBishop Dr. Lawrence White President: Carolyn ReadVice President: Ahlmahz NegashPast President: Diane PowersBoard Treasurer: …

Puyallup Tribe donates more than $600,000 to 47 local organizations, AM included

Our gratitude to The Puyallup Tribe, not only for your support of Associated Ministries, but of your support for so many local, small organizations. For this, and all you do,…

December Welcomes Celebrations of Many Faith Traditions

December is a busy month, full of religious and spiritual celebrations, from many different faith traditions. The “Happy Holidays” greeting often used is inclusive, creating a welcoming space for people…

$3.5M to address youth homelessness headed to Pierce County, where shelter options few

Pierce County received some truly incredible news this past week with the announcement that HUD (the Federal government’s department of Housing and Urban Development) has approved our community’s application for…