Education
What is driving homelessness in our communities?
What is driving homelessness in our communities? Compiled from reports by the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance Homelessness is a Local Problem In 2005, homelessness in Washington State began a…
Read MoreCommunity Quarterly Meeting Successes!
written by Valorie Crout, AM’s Chief Program Officer Community Quarterly Meeting Convened by Associated Ministries YOU make the Community Quarterly Meetings to End Homelessness a HUGE success! …
Read MoreNavaratri – A Hindu Fall Celebration!
Many cultures and faith traditions celebrate during the fall, many around harvest time. The Hindu faith tradition is one of those. Navaratri, currently in celebration, is a 9-day festival celebrated…
Read MoreFamily Fun and Education in One
Can you build a shelter out of a pallet, a tarp, some rope and other things you might find by the side of the road within 5 minutes? How many…
Read MoreInteract with dynamic local leaders at the next Community Quarterly Meeting on homelessness
Associated Ministries brings people of faith and goodwill together every quarter to learn about what homelessness looks like in Pierce County, as well as take tangible steps to end homelessness. …
Read MoreBahá’í Faith and Social Justice
by Karen Oleson, Bahá’í Faith Community The Bahá’í community’s commitment to social and economic development is rooted in its sacred scriptures, which state that all human beings “have been…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for AM’s New “Can’t Miss” Event!
It’s time for you to sign up for Pierce County’s newest and most exciting event: “AMAZING QUEST to Understand Homelessness.” Visit the AM website now for more details and registration…
Read MoreJoin Us for a Faith Community Meeting on Homelessness
You’ve likely heard that the City of Tacoma has officially declared a “homelessness state of emergency.” As response plans continue to be developed, local communities of faith will be called…
Read MoreLearn More about Homelessness Crisis Response System…and How You Can Help
Invitation to learn about the Coordinated Entry System (Pierce County’s crisis response system for those experiencing homelessness) Members of the faith community, the staff of Associated Ministries (AM) would welcome…
Read MoreConnecting 4 Students Event
In 2016, over 65 members of the community came together to share resources to help students throughout the Tacoma School District. Through a partnership of Associated Ministries, Graduate! Tacoma, Communities…
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