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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…

Associated Ministries issues a Request for Proposals for Consultant

Associated Ministries has issued a request for proposals for consulting services for a community planning project. The goal of the project is to engage community members in determining the feasibility…

Interfaith Insight: Buddhist Obon

Tacoma Buddhist Temple recently held their annual Bon Odori Festival. What is Bon Odori? Bon Odori is a Buddhist dance during the festival of Obon that has been practiced since…

Helping the Hungry through Your Feet

“It is important for people to realize that we can make progress against world hunger, that world hunger is not hopeless. The worst enemy is apathy.”  These are the words…

Just Food – Event 9/20 1:00PM – 4:00PM

Access to health and affordable food can be an issue for most people in Pierce County, but even more so if you are low-income.  To learn more about the issue…

Your Voice Counts – Bread for the World Letter Writing

Feed Our Children! Pierce County Hunger Advocates grew out of the annual meeting of Associated Ministries three years ago, when David Beckman, president of Bread for the World, was the…

Sandra Turns to the AM Rapid Re-Housing Team for Help

Associated Ministries Rapid Re-Housing Team is Making a Difference! by Alexis Agee-Cooper, AM Housing Counselor Sandra* packed up herself and her two teenage daughters and drove across the country to…

Interfaith Ramadan Iftar Dinner at University of Puget Sound

On July 1st Pacifica Institute hosted an Interfaith Ramadan Iftar Dinner with the partnership of University of Puget Sound Center for Intercultural and Civic Engagement and Associated Ministries. On a…

Paint Tacoma Beautiful – Volunteers Needed!

On a cloudy but warm July day, volunteers from Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps were busy painting Karen’s home. When asked why the crew wanted to paint, crew leader Kayla Reopelle…

The Impact of Homelessness on Kids – New Report

A new report highlights the impact homelessness has on children.  This report from the Children’s HealthWatch Research Network shows how susceptible children are to a wide variety of risks. Images from…