Advocacy
AM’s Board of Directors Statement on Racism and Commitment to Change
Associated Ministries’ Board of Directors Statement on Racism and Commitment to Change July 2, 2020 The Associated Ministries’ Board of Directors cannot remain silent in the face of the deaths…
Read MoreSeeing People As People: A Benefit Concert & Soup Gathering
Associated Ministries’ (AM) long-time faith community partner Center for Spiritual Living is hosting a benefit bring awareness and humanity to the crisis around homelessness and to raise funds for AM’s…
Read MoreShare your ideas! Where should Tacoma add shelter options?
The Metropolitan Development Council (MDC), a nonprofit organization hired by the city in December to identify additional shelter options, is seeking ideas from the public on where those shelters should…
Read MoreCalling All Tenants & Landlords in City of Tacoma!
The City of Tacoma invites you to participate in a survey to help evaluate the Rental Housing Code. Your experience and the impact the Rental Housing Code has had on…
Read More14th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Redeeming the Prophetic Vision
Martin Luther King, Jr., Redeeming the Prophetic Vision Sunday, January 19, 2020 2:30pm – 4:00pm Urban Grace Church Download flyer here. Sunday, January 19, 2020 will mark the 14th annual…
Read MorePublic Meetings re: Pierce County Affordable Housing Plan Â
Public Meetings re: Pierce County Affordable Housing Plan The following meetings have been scheduled to describe the current draft of the County’s Affordable Housing Plan and obtain public comments. There…
Read MoreSallie Shawl on Social Justice, Peace and ‘Best Possible Motives’
Sallie Shawl, a former employee of Associated Ministries who served AM for 25 years, is an award-winning activist who has been advocating for peace in the region and beyond for…
Read MoreIn the Midst of a Homelessness Crisis, There is Hope!
by Valorie Crout, AM’s Chief Program Officer The presenters at the Community Quarterly Meeting (CQM) held on June 20 reminded us that from suffering comes hope. The sad reality is…
Read MoreGain Hope About Homelessness at June 20 Community Meeting
When we face difficulties in our own lives, we look for signs of hope to keep us going.  The fact that 10,000 households are currently experiencing homelessness in our community is…
Read MoreRaise Your Voice and Take Action to Help End Homelessness
We are much stronger when we work together! Homelessness is a crisis in our community; we need each other in order to effectively address this urgent issue. Please join us…
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