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 group mentoring classes with 16 mostly senior students broken up into two class periods. All these students were referred to as “higher needs,” yet upon individual interviews all of them […]
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 was the kid on drugs walking down the street screaming to God, ‘I just need somebody!’” All Youth for Christ ministries contain an element of mentorship, but Mentor One80 specifically […]
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 the serene farmland of rural Graham, young people face challenges that go beyond homework and social media. For many, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—like abuse, neglect, or living with a caregiver […]
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 Comedy Café. She brings incredible experience and wisdom to her role along with a huge heart for local youth. We already love her and know you will, too. Read more […]
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 YFC’s Parent Life ministry at 18, it marked the beginning of a transformative relationship that would span countless life moments. From text messages and shared burgers at Red Robin to […]
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 to grow into leadership. When asked about his future, he expressed a clear vision: he wanted to become a Campus Life leader like his mentor, Sarah Rather than keeping his […]
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 the Lakewood and JBLM Ministry Coordinator. Bringing excitement and passion to her role, we’ve seen Valerie come alive when working with middle school students and can’t wait to see where […]
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 usher in the ministry’s next era of fundraising. TYFC brings the life-changing love of Jesus to underserved youth in Pierce County in Washington State. TYFC meets a critical need: approximately […]
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 come to life until long after the event is over. This is one of those moments, friends. Campus Life in University Place (UP) recently finished our summer activities with a […]
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 to creep in. It attempts to stop me and deter me without any rhyme or reason. When it strikes, it triggers an array of thoughts—fears, doubts, inadequacies. Whether it’s a […]
