2022 in Review
There is a lot to be thankful. Take a look below at just a few of the highlights of 2022 with Tacoma YFC, from new ministry sites and new staff to kids in relationships with caring adults and the return of in-person in events and ministries organization-wide. Thank you for being a part of the […]
Meet Joey!
Introducing… Joey Joseph, the newest member of our team! Joey just started her role as Site Leader for Campus Life at Claudia Thomas Middle School and she hit the ground running. She’s already building positive relationships with school administrators and staff as well as the local community. Not a bad start for someone not only […]
Meet Makeda!
INTRODUCING…..Makeda Johnson! We are welcoming our newest staff member to her role as Lincoln City Life Coordinator. You’ll find her in the Lincoln neighborhood in Tacoma, in and around Lincoln High School, and in the community building relationships and empowering volunteer leaders to walk alongside young people. Learn more about Makeda and why she’s […]
Belong, Grow, Serve
What is the Leader In Training program? Imagine with me, if you will, it is 7:30 on a Wednesday morning outside a middle school the week before spring break. Fifty middle school students have arrived for Campus Life club before school starts. Ten leaders showed up even earlier in order to set up the […]
The Power Of Belonging
According to Springtide Research Agency, 40% of 13 to 25-year-olds say they have no one to talk to; no one knows them well. Springtide also recently asked young people where they had felt a sense of belonging. They were looking for which organizations were “getting it right.” “Over and over, they would tell us who—who […]
Youth Want Mentors
“You’re not late, I’m really early,” Aria* said. “I just thought that if there was a chance I could meet my mentor and get started a little sooner, I wanted to take it.” She came dressed to play volleyball in case there was time to play right then. Aria is the newest mentee to […]
Stories Worth Knowing
How we can better understand and care for military-connected youth Did you know April was the Month of The Military Child? And that we have a ministry specifically focused on reaching the military-connected youth in our area? We asked SaraBeth Wadsworth, Campus Life Military Site leader at Thomas Middle School in Lakewood, to share […]
Women’s History Month
Tacoma YFC celebrates Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day!We’re leaning into the legacy of women leaders, both biblically and historically, to recognize and empower leaders and young people to serve with their unique giftings locally, nationally, and as far as God can take them. Join us this month as we reflect on the leadership of […]
Meet Jesse!
Tacoma YFC has been building relationships with University Place students for years, most recently through Campus Life Narrows View Intermediate School. Ministry is expanding to Curtis Junior High in 2022 and Jesse Restuccio is the guy for the job! With a strong vision for reaching young people authentically, empowering volunteers, and partnering with community organizations, […]
Black History Month 2022
We value Kingdom-Inspired Diversity. Join us this month as we take the opportunity provided by Black History Month to celebrate the contributions of four African Americans to God’s kingdom. Throughout February, we’ll highlight the stories of missionaries, pastors, and educators like Betsey Stockton, George Liele, Maria Fearing, and Daniel Coker.Interested in exploring Black History on […]
