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First-Ever Homeless Memorial Gathering on Sept. 26
During the months of June and July of this year, 27 people passed away who were identified as homeless, according to records at the Health Department and Medical Examiner. Despite…
Read MoreSupporting Targeted Communities on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
The Asian American Leaders Table is a network of local and national Asian American organizations that convened in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to work together to address the…
Read MoreComings and Goings
As September rapidly approaches, many faith communities will begin to gather again and get back into the full swing of being in community once again. As we all get reacquainted,…
Read MoreProject Homeless Connect: In-Person!!
Associated Ministries (AM) is proud to announce we will be back to serving our community live and in person on September 17th at People’s Park in Tacoma. Volunteers are crucial…
Read MoreAM Moving Back into “Normal” with Ways to Volunteer & Support
We’ve all faced so much over the past fifteen months. Humanity had to flex and shift into a new reality. Associated Ministries (AM) was not exempt. As COVID-19 hit last…
Read MoreLiving Out the Mission of the Community Quarterly Meeting
You could feel a genuine sense of purpose among the attendees at the Community Quarterly Meeting (CQM) on June 17. (If you missed the meeting, you can view the recording here.)…
Read MoreRevenue for Housing
At last week’s Community Quarterly Meeting, AM Executive Director Mike Yoder reminded attendees about the importance for people of faith to use their “moral voice” to advocate for policies and…
Read MoreAM Observes Juneteenth
This is the second year Associated Ministries is observing Juneteenth by offering a paid holiday to all of our staff members, which means the AM office will be closed on…
Read MorePCHSC Statement Against Ordinance #28756
The Pierce County Human Services Coalition has released a statement in opposition of the City of Tacoma’s Ordinance #28756, which would criminalize homelessness in Tacoma: The Pierce County Human Services…
Read MoreMyths and Facts about Homelessness
Thank you to The Council for the Homeless for compiling this useful information. 1 | Myth: People who are homeless should just get a job and then they would not be…
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