News & Stories

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

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