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Homeless No More

Here at Associated Ministries we do more than just help clients that come to us looking for housing and other assistance. Each staff member and intern who deals with case…

Peace Building – Bringing People Closer Together

It is rare in today’s society to see leaders of multiple faith communities coming together except during times of tragedy. It seems to be something we forget that is vital…

2nd Annual Interfaith Ramadan Iftar Dinner

As the month of Ramadan nears an end next week on Tuesday, July 5th, it’s a time for the 1.6 billion Muslims around the world to finish their month-long dedication…

Household Donations Needed at NW Furniture Bank

Being witness to a family experiencing homelessness when they finally get housed is an amazing feeling!  But once housing is finally achieved, how does someone with limited resources furnish a…

"Giving Up is Not an Option…" – Community Pillar Award

Sherika, her husband and 4 children were living in a garage when they came to Associated Ministries for assistance. They were misplaced from their home because the landlord they previously…

Meet David Alger

Editorial Note: The article below was written by an Associated Ministries’ Next Move intern in conjunction with two other Next Move interns. Associated Ministries was pleased to host three students…

Faith Communities Show Support After Orlando

Tacoma’s faith communities do important work every day.  But in the wake of horrific events, such as Orlando, the role of faith communities is vital to the spiritual and emotional…

A Statement on the Tragedy in Orlando

by Mike Yoder, Executive Director The tragedy in Orlando this week has caused us all to do a lot of grieving and soul searching. It also led me to reflect…

Ramadan – The Sacred Month Begins

Ramadan, the most sacred of months for Muslims, begins this year on June 6th. Most people think of fasting when they think about Ramadan; however, it is so much more…

Interfaith Dialogue on Peace Building – Saturday, June 11th, 1-2PM

The Tacoma Buddhist Temple, in partnership with Associated Ministries, will host an interfaith dialogue on peace building on June 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. This is a free public event…