Building Community that is Humane, Compassionate and Just

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Associated Ministries
Hunger Walk

Sunday, October 3, 2010

The 30th Annual Associated Ministries Hunger Walk will be held Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Fort Steilacoom Park. Both 5K and 10K walk/running paths will be offered.

Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the walk begins at 2 p.m., followed by snacks, beverages, entertainment and family fun.

Register online now, download a pledge form or build your personal donation page to email to friends for pledges. For more info, contact info@associatedministries.org.

Job Opening

Seeking Director of Finance

Associated Ministries is seeking a Director of Finance to join our leadership team. This new position will be responsible for accounting and financial policies, systems and processes; developing an annual finance plan and budgeting process; financial management reporting; insurance and risk management; human resources and facilities management. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in non-profit accounting and finance, and 6 years of supervisory experience.

The position will remain open until filled. The salary range is $65,000-$80,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, and generous vacation time and pension plan. Download a copy of the complete job description here for more information. Please email a cover letter and resume to michelec@associatedministries.org or mail to Michele Cotton at 1224 South I Street, Tacoma, WA 98405. No phone calls please.

Send us your church or faith news!

The Channel newspaper and Pierce County Religious News e-newsletter get a summer makeover.

Associated Ministries welcomes your submission of church news to share with the broader faith community. Send us your news and we’ll publish it in the Channel newspaper and eChannel enewsletter (formerly Pierce County Religious News). We’re also working on an all-faith community events calendar where you can add your events at www.associatedministries.org (coming soon!).

The Channel newspaper publishes bi-monthly (the first of the month) in September, November, January, March, May, and July. Copy and advertising deadlines are 5 weeks prior to the publication date (July 23 for Sept. issue). The eChannel e-newsletter publishes bi-weekly, every other Monday, with the next issue on Monday, July 12. The copy deadline is Thursday at Noon prior to publication date.

For more information, including a detailed production schedule and advertising rates, contact channel@associatedministries.org.

The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center seeks volunteer chaplains

The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center is seeking volunteer Chaplains to offer spiritual guidance, answers religious questions and provide general moral support to the victims of domestic violence seeking assistance at the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center. Ordination is not required. Training will be provided and the time commitment is flexible (3-20 hours/month). For more information, please call 253-798-4310 or email familyjusticecenter@co.pierce.wa.us.

The Pierce County Asset Building Coalition seeks people to enter savings program

The Pierce County Asset Building Coalition is looking for people who are willing to enter a savings program called an Individual Development Account (IDA). Participants are required to complete a financial education course and work to save for one of the assets listed below. Eligibility includes income 80 percent or less of area median income and current assets no more than $10,000 (not including a primary automobile or home). Savings must be added each month for at least six months and the participant’s savings will be matched dollar for dollar when the purchase is made.

Post-secondary education and training. Education and training may be provided to the account holder, their spouse, or a dependent child and must be provided through an educational institution or training provider approved by the Washington state work force education and training coordinating board.

Computer. The purchase of a computer must be determined to be necessary for work-related activities and/or postsecondary education or training.

Automobile or truck. The purchase of a vehicle must be determined to be necessary for work-related activities and/or postsecondary education or training.

Assistive technologies. Eligible uses include the purchase or enhancement of technologies that will allow persons with disabilities to participate in work-related activities.

For more information and an application, please contact Barbara Gorzinski at 253-383-3056 x118 or email barbarag@associatedministries.org. This program will end July 2011 and there are a few accounts left to fill.

Help us get low-income kids back to school!

Please donate new school supplies or cash for Associated Ministries to share with children in need in our Annual School Giveaway, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Download flyer, print out and post in your place of worship.

Supplies needed include: Backpacks, ruled paper, pencils, pencil boxes, crayons, washable markers, notebooks, tape, safety scissors, pee-chees, glue sticks and rulers.

Deadline: August 16, 2010

Supplies drop-off: Associated Ministries, 1224 South I Street, Tacoma, WA 98405

Cash donations: Please drop-off or mail checks and indicate gift is for "School Supplies".

For information, call: 253-383-3056, ext. 109

Free summer meals for kids!

The St. Leo Food Connection is providing free lunches to children less than 18 years of age, Monday through Friday, every week, June 21 through August 27 at the following locations and times:

- Guadalupe Vista, 11:30-11:50 a.m.
- Hillside Terrace, 12-12:20 p.m.
- McCarver Elementary, 12:30-12:50 p.m.
- Bryant Elementary, 1-1:20 p.m.
- Leo's Garden at the St. Leo Food Connection, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Get the facts about long term care insurance

Get impartial information about the pros and cons of long term care insurance at a workshop on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Soundview Building, 3611 S. "D" Street in Tacoma.

The workshop will cover issues ranging from how long term care insurance works and how much it costs, to the various services it covers and conditions that may be excluded. The program is sponsored by the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center and SHIBA - Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors. There will be no selling of products. The workshop is free and open to all ages. Please RSVP by calling 253-798-8787.

Temple Beth El summer yard sale, August 8

As a summer fundraising event, Temple Beth El will host a summer yard sale on Sunday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on their front lawn. Proceeds will benefit the Jewish community and anything left over will be donated. An array of items will be donated by church members for the sale including: clothes, Judaica, toys, furniture, household items and more.

For more information, contact, Petra Masellas at 253-564-7101, ext 103 or email pmasellas@templebethel18.org. Temple Beth El is located at 5975 South 12^th Street, Tacoma, WA 98465. Visit our website at www.templebethel18.org.