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Transit Advocacy 101 – Fall 2014 Events

Transit Advocy 101 – Upcoming Events  Friday Forum: Transportation is a Life Determinant Friday, Oct. 17 UWT, BHS 106, 12pm – 1pm Join Ron Sims, Former Deputy Secretary, US Department…

Volunteer with VITA

Help lift hard-working families out of poverty:  Volunteer with VITA!   Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Click here to apply   – Each February to April, VITA helps low and moderate-income households through…

Education Page Intro

We are all concerned about who is experiencing homelessness, how many people are homeless, and what is being done about the pressing reality on our communities.  After three years of…

The Dedication of Associated Ministries' Direct Service Center

On September 3, 2014 Associated Ministries hosted a Building Dedication ceremony in the park next to our remodeled direct service center. It was wonderful to see all those in attendance…

September 3 Associated Ministries Building Dedication: You're Invited!

Disaster Response Care Teams

Disaster Response Care Teams Mudslides earlier this year in the town of Oso and recent wildfires in eastern Washington have made us all aware how vulnerable any of us could…

2014 Hunger Walk – Join the Effort to Fight Hunger

What: 5K & 10K Fundraising Walk/Run, for hunger relief in our community and abroad When: October 5, 2014 Run starts 1PM, Walk begins 2PM. Entertainment, food, and family fun Noon to 4PM. Where: Fort…

Emergency Food Network's Hunger Statistics

Here’s current Pierce County hunger statistics the Emergency Food Network (EFN) staff shared with Associated Ministries.  We share these with you to highlight the need across Pierce County.  EFN needs our assistance and the…

"I feel untouchable" – Associated Ministries is making a difference

Where do I start….. My life was weird and violent before I met you guys [Associated Ministries staff]: people passing away, never staying at one school, always having to make…

The homeowners add to the fulfillment! Please volunteer. You won’t regret it.

My wife, Mary, and I have coordinated Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful crews for about 20 years.  Our church, Spanaway Lutheran, has painted a house each year since 1990.  Does it take work?…