Compassion
How to Feed Crowds in a Protest or Pandemic? The Sikhs Know.
Their centuries-old faith tradition of nourishing anyone in need has found new energy and purpose in America’s turmoil. An essential part of Sikhism is langar, the practice of preparing and…
Read MoreWinter is Here: Five Easy Ways to Help
As the temperatures continue to stay low and the forecast predicts more snow and cold to come, our community has thousands of people who are in need of shelter. Throughout…
Read More8 ways Churches can respond to the separation of asylum-seeking families: Choose (at least) one
Thank you to Pacific Northwest United Methodist Conference and Rev. Lyda Pierce for this very useful information. The Rev. Lyda Pierce serves as director of Hispanic/Latino Ministries for the Pacific Northwest…
Read MoreSolidarity is a Bouquet of Flowers
by Sandy Windley, Faith Community Engagement UPDATE FROM JUNE 27TH’S BLOG “STANDING FOR LOVE, NOT HATE” On Sunday July 8th, a delegation of leaders from various faith traditions (including Christian,…
Read More10 things you can do during summer heat waves to save the life of a person experiencing homelessness
It’s getting hot out there! For many of us it’s easy to find a cool place, whether work or home, that has air conditioning. Or go to a restaurant, drive…
Read MoreMeaningful Connections at the Stability Site
Please consider participating in the ‘Daily Meaningful Activities’ program with residents at the City of Tacoma’s Stability Site, an encampment for individuals experiencing homelessness. This program promotes positive community connection…
Read MoreCheck out YOUR impact!
The headline for the impact you are making is A Future Where No Family Is Homeless in Pierce County. Because of you, because you care about families and individuals experiencing…
Read MoreCompassion – A Community's Shared Value
When people of different faiths and backgrounds come together around a shared value, a space is created that is beautiful to say the least. To kick off Compassion Month, Temple…
Read MoreThe Compassion of Faith Communities
“Standing United with Compassion” Compassion Month October 13 – November 12 Where did the Compassion Month idea stem from? More than 30 Pierce County faith leaders came together earlier…
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