Picha's Pumpkin Patch

Thank you Picha's Farm for hosting us for the second year in a row. We are grateful that each child received a pumpkin and free admission through the corn maze. Here are some pictures from our experience. And by the way...most of the kids gave their pumpkins names!

VOLUNTEERS!!

Love kids? Looking for a place to invest your time? Come volunteer with the Tacoma Rescue Mission Youth. We have two after school programs that could use some caring adults to help children with homework and fun! Both programs run Mon-Fri 4-6pm. Please contact James Leet Jamesl@trm.org or Katy Lafferty Katyl@trm.org if you are interested!

Youth Experience Portland

The Whitney Foundation provided an experience for a group of underprivileged youth from Tacoma. Riding a train, looking around Portland's Saturday Market, touring a submarine at OMSI, walking through China Town were a few of the things that filled the day. We just want to say thank you for giving them this opportunity!

Youth Bird Houses for Sale

Youth from the SLAM (Students Living a Mission) Summer Program are selling hand made bird houses that they made this summer. The bird houses are only $15 and %100 earnings goes to them! Please contact us if you are interested in buying one!

Volunteers of SLAM

Volunteers of this Summer's S.L.A.M. program take a night to relax and rest on the Amazing Grace Sailboat in Gig Harbor. We are grateful for the volunteers that poured out their hearts and time to the youth of S.L.A.M. Thanks again and see you next summer :)

Volunteer Opportunities for Youth

After School Program
We are looking for volunteers that have exprience with children. There are two locations that host an after school program Monday-Friday from 4-6pm for youth 1st-12th grade. The two hours are dedicated to homework, reading, and fun. Please contact James Leet jamesl@trm.org (253) 627-4308 or Katy Lafferty (253) 627-5456 if you are interested.

Back to School 2007

First Day of School for Tyler Square Youth! Good Luck in the 2007-08 school year. We are proud of you!!

S.L.A.M. Student Living A Mission: Summer Program

Looking for a purpose this summer? Come join us in volunteering with underprivileged youth at the Tacoma Rescue Mission Summer Program. S.L.A.M. is an eight week faith-based summer program for youth 1st-12th grade in the city of Tacoma. The host site for this program is the People’s Community Center (1602 Martin Luther King Jr. Way). Our mission is to foster a safe environment that empowers all kids to understand their identity and who God has created them to be. The overall goal is to ensure immense growth and understanding of relational values with God, friends, family, and peers with a daily focus on learning through social, spiritual, and intellectual applications.
When: Mon.-Thursday 12-4:30 July 2nd-July 26th, August 6th- 29th
Who: Youth 1st-12th grade
Interested? Contact James Jamesl@trm.org (253)627-4308 or Katyl@trm.org (253)272-1974.

Youth participate in Community Service

The Tacoma Rescue Mission Youth are beginning community service projects around the Tacoma neighborhoods. The first project was during Spring Break, where youth volunteered their time in the Madrona neighborhood area doing yard work. By volunteering, we believe that the youth are empowered to give back to their communities and make a difference!