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The Face of A.M. – Crystal

Face of AM – Crystal I began my volunteerism with Associated Ministries through a community partnered agency that connected me with an opportunity to work with the Center of Community…

Partnerships Make Stronger Communities

Have you even wondered why does Associated Ministries do a fundraiser for another nonprofit? Did you know that the Emergency Food Network (EFN) was once a program of Associated Ministries?…

INTRO: Michael Yoder, New Executive Director, Associated Ministries

We’re pleased to announce that Michael Yoder officially joined the Associated Ministries team on August 31 as our new Executive Director. Mike brings more than 30 years of experience as…

Hunger Walk Food & Fundraising Ideas

Here’s a list of creative ways you can use to fund raise and collect food donations for the Hunger Walk. Try out some of these methods and let us know how it…

Volunteers for Post-Detention Welcome Center

On July 15th, the Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest (AID NW) dedicated and opened its post-detention Welcome Center, an RV purchased with the help of many donors, located close…

Prayer for Everyone Week 9/24-10/1

Prayer for Everyone Ending poverty, inequality and climate change.  In September 2015, the United Nations are launching global goals, a series of ambitious targets to end extreme poverty and tackle…

Tacoma’s Hate Won’t Win Challenge

by Molly Archer, Interim Executive Director Be more than a by-stander! This simple idea is the gist of the Hate Won’t Win Challenge to Tacoma’s faith community. The Challenge was…

Lead the Way Home Breakfast – Make a Difference!

Associated Ministries will hold its 4th Annual Lead the Way Home Fundraising Breakfast on Thursday, November 5th at Freighthouse Station in Tacoma.  Gathering together, our goal is to inspire donors,…

The Face of Associated Ministries

by Will Bergstrom, Housing Counselor I started working with Associated Ministries in the spring of 2013 as an unpaid intern. I was finishing up my junior year at the University…

People of compassion: When a disaster hits in your neighborhood, will you be ready to help?

As the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, most of us can remember the devastating images of destruction to New Orleans and other communities. But even more, our hearts go…