News & Stories
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
Now Hiring: Development Director
Tacoma Youth for Christ (TYFC) has announced a search for a Development Director to help usher in the ministry’s next era of fundraising. TYFC brings
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
Meet Jinger!
It is highly likely you’ve already been “introduced” to Jinger Bailey via a text message, reel, or somewhere else on social media. She’s bringing that
Meet Jessica!
Next time you stop by the office, you might notice a new face greeting you at the front desk. Jessica Kesseler is our new Development
Now Hiring: Development & Administrative Coordinator
Thank you for your interest. This position has been filled. Do you love to help leaders make an impact in the lives of youth?
Every kid deserves a grown-up they can trust.
At 18 years old and five months pregnant, Mia has been on her own since she was 13. Her midwife connected her to Bebhinn Horrigan,
Power of Presence
Did you know that the average American teenager spends 3 hours a day on social media? That’s longer than most picture-length films nowadays. If you
WE’RE HIRING: Development Director
Thank you for your interest. This position has been filled. Do you love to help leaders make an impact in the lives of youth? Would
What Happens at Camp Doesn’t Stay at Camp
If you were about to spend several nights in a cabin containing kids with suspicious sock-changing standards and little desire to make the walk to
Looking Forward / Looking Back
Now that one leader has officially passed the baton to the next, we checked in with former Tacoma YFC Executive Director, Bobby Arkills, and new
Mentoring Teen Parents: Natasha’s Story
We’ve heard from Journey and Skye, two local teens navigating early motherhood. They bravely shared their stories, struggles, and joys in their own words. Now
EPISODE 5: The Mental Health of Teenagers
This episode we welcome Dr. Jeni Gregory, mental health therapist and long-time friend of YFC, to talk with us about teen mental health. She tackles
