News & Stories
Girls Asked. We Showed Up.
The girls noticed. For weeks they watched the boys head into their mentorship groups at Gates High School, two weekly gatherings led by staff member
More Than Just a Day of Service
At Gates High School, Serve Day is more than a school activity. It is a chance for students to step into something bigger than themselves,
Not Forgotten: A Visit to Green Hill
The first time I met him was six years ago. He was sixteen, in Remann Hall, facing serious charges. He did not talk much, usually
Beginning the Journey
Group Mentorship at Tacoma YFC At the beginning of the school year, we were blessed to partner with Gates High School in Spanaway to start
I Just Need Somebody: Mentorship at Tacoma YFC
“I do my job because of what I needed. I always wanted a mentor and never had one,” says Raylene Swanger, Mentor One80 Coordinator. “I
Healing Begins with Us
How Adults Can Help Pierce County Youth Overcome Trauma In Pierce County, Washington, where our communities stretch from the vibrant city streets of Tacoma to
Meet Cecily!
We recently welcomed Cecily Croskey to the YFC team as our Development Director! You may have met her in our office or at our recent
Daniel’s Story
Daniel* marches to his own beat. He’s loud, fun, and full of imagination. As a middle-schooler, he engages well with other kids and adults, loves
Whitney Changed
Whitney* ran the volunteers out of her pod, swearing at and insulting them the whole way. Juvenile Justice Ministry Volunteer Leaders visit Remann Hall every
Sabina’s Story
When I first met Sabina*, she insisted she wouldn’t attend Parent Life events because she had been in fights with relatives or friends of other
Sydney’s Story
When Sydney walked into detention, her future looked bleak. Facing up to three years in incarceration, she felt hopeless. But twice a week, YFC mentors
Bailee’s Story
Building Trust Over Time Bailee became a mother at 17, living with her boyfriend and struggling to stay in school. When she connected with
Collin’s Story: Leadership Through Faith
Collin stood out at Campus Life from the beginning. Already grounded in his faith, he wasn’t just seeking community – he was looking for ways
Meet Valerie!
We could not be more excited to introduce you to the newest member of our Tacoma YFC team, Valerie Vaielua. Valerie is joining us as
Navigating the Path to Redemption: A Personal Journey
Entering high-security facilities to reach young people often means confronting actions long forgotten. Yesterday was one of those days for me. The background checks are
Filled: Development Director
Thank you for your interest. This position has been filled. Tacoma Youth for Christ (TYFC) has announced a search for a Development Director to help
Colorful Words
Usually when telling the story of a special event, the story comes to life from the event itself. Then there are the stories that don’t
FILLED: Lakewood/JBLM Area Coordinator
Thank you for your interest. This position has been filled. Do you love to build teams and develop them to make an impact in the
Embracing the Call
My Lack, God’s Increase For over six years, I have been visiting the youth facility, and yet, there are still times when my nemesis tries
What is relational evangelism?
3Story® is the phrase we use to describe how we live in relationship with God and others. We use three circles (our logo) to represent
