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What inspires your generosity?
We asked our staff and a few friends why they give, wherever they give. These are their answers: https://youtu.be/vKOgp01diV4 “I love to give because God
A Peek Inside TRM City Life
Imagine you are facing the same circumstances as teens at the Tacoma Rescue Mission: COVID restrictions stop you from hanging with your friends and online
The Right People at the Right Time
Raylene Swanger, One80 Mentorship Program Coordinator, prays over every case that comes through. This time she heard God say clearly, “Do not close this case.”
You Can Reach Parenting Teens
Everybody’s tired of Covid. Not just the virus, but the way it’s changed the way of life for everyone. We have all been dramatically impacted
Enjoy a good book and great coffee on us!
February 14th is National Book Giving Day! (And maybe there’s another holiday that day? We can’t remember…) To celebrate, we’re giving away one copy of
Meanwhile, God Was Working
I have been a youth worker for over a decade and on staff with Youth For Christ for almost six years. One situation that commonly
Church Engagement Coordinator
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Ministry and Leadership Development Director
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Community Director
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Black History Month
We’re celebrating Black History Month by highlighting a few people critical in making our local community what it is today. Check back here often as
The Value of a Mentor
When people know the value mentorship can bring to someone’s life, they’re more likely to mentor someone themselves. Read what some of our leaders have
Learning In Community Episode 20
Changes big or small keep us on our toes, but those transitions God invites us to say “yes” or “no” to can be especially challenging.
Learning In Community – Episode 19
What would you do if God called you to the toughest, most broken places for the rest of your life? This week Josh and Rachel
Do kids want mentors?
Chuck and Kyler are a mentor/mentee with the One80 Mentorship program through our Juvenile Justice Ministry. We shot this video towards the beginning of COVID
Learning In Community – Episode 18
When you are in close proximity to the journey and day to day needs of a young person, it can feel insensitive to respond to
Top Tips from Tacoma YFC Mentors
Jumping in as a new mentor can feel intimidating. Am I too old? I haven’t talked to a teenager since I was one…what do I
Learning In Community – Episode 17
When a kid sends a tough question your way it can be tempting to “give the right answer.” But what if the right answer is
Learning In Community – Episode 16
With 2-3 times more students failing one or more classes coast to coast, we can all agree that our young people need support around virtual
Learning In Community – Episode 15
When expectations and realities don’t align, the holidays can feel like one big disappointment. Josh, Rachel, and Dani discuss some of their favorite holiday memories
We Are Grateful
“And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their
