Advocacy
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…
Read MoreAM Part of Community at Pride!
AM is proud to have hosted an interactive booth at the July 8th Pride event in Tacoma. Our staff who participated and led the activities were deeply moved. Here, they…
Read MoreFebruary’s Community Quarterly Meeting to Solve Homelessness
Associated Ministries convenes Community Quarterly Meetings four times each year in partnership with other homeless and housing service providers working in Pierce County. Make plans now to join for our…
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An Interfaith Weekend in Pierce County of Protest Against Gun Violence
August 12-14
Summary A group of congregation/community members and faith and spiritual leaders met at the invitation of congregation members from Temple Beth El and Rev. Dave Wright from the University of…
Read MoreCommit to Action
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead Sharing the sentiments of our partners…
Read MoreFaith Tradition Holidays Converge in April
This spring, for the first time in more than three decades, followers of several faiths will observe their religious holidays at the same time. In April this includes the celebrations…
Read MoreOur Community’s Most Robust Online Homeless Resource
According to its website, “The Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness is a loose network of individuals, non-profit agencies, government agencies, and community businesses working together to serve people…
Read MoreCommitments Made for Safe Shelter Solutions
Leaders of the Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness partnered with Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards to convene an online “Safe Shelter Summit” on Dec. 21. This date was chosen…
Read MoreServing Those with Disabilities
The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities is an advisory group to the Tacoma City Council in policymaking, and partner with the community to bring awareness of issues that affect individuals…
Read MoreCongregational Call-to-Action
Congregational Call-to-Action: OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! There are unprecedented needs within our community, and a growing number of opportunities for local congregations to step up to serve the vulnerable. Following…
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