Project Interdependence annual events

Project Interdependence annual events work to strengthen the family unit and meet the needs of the families served

Camp Seymour Summer Camp

Many of the families served through Project Interdependence cannot afford the costs of summer camp programs.  Children go without taking part in activities that help build a strong autonomy and healthy relationships with others.  As part of our commitment to the community, and to those who struggle from day-to-day to meet their basic needs, Project Interdependence sponsors children each year to attend Camp Seymour’s summer camp program.

If you would like to help sponsor a child to attend summer camp, please contact Valorie Crout at 253-383-3056, ext. 108, or email her at valoriec@associatedministries.org. Or you may send your cash donations to Associated Ministries, 1224 South I Street, Tacoma, WA 98405, Attention: Valorie Crout.  Please write “Project Interdependence Camp Seymour” in the memo line of the check so our fiscal office will be sure to designate the funds toward the camp.

This can be a great project to take part in together with your friends, family members and/or church members. The YWCA offers families a discounted rate through their scholarship program.  The regular cost to attend this camp is $499 per child; with the help of sponsorships, Project Interdependence will pay the remaining costs to send a child to summer camp.  With the scholarship program, the cost to send a child to camp is approximately $150 per child.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Thanks to a generous grant from the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Project Interdependence takes 50 individuals on a FREE trip to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium each year.

The grant includes free admission and transportation to the zoo; Project Interdependence raises money to purchase a sack lunch for everyone who attends.

If you would like to donate cash toward the purchase of 50 sandwiches, or donate some fruit, chips, and/or veggies to help feed 50 people, please contact Valorie Crout at 253-383-3056, ext. 108, or email her at valoriec@associatedministries.org. Or you may send a cash donations to Associated Ministries, Attn: Valorie Crout, 1224 South I Street, Tacoma, WA 98405.  Please be sure to write “Project Interdependence Zoo Trip” in the memo line of your check so the money will be properly directed.

For many families, this will be a first trip to visit the zoo due to the lack of affordability.  To further assist with costs associated with a fieldtrip, staff would like to include a sack lunch for everyone who attends.

Back-to-School Supply Giveaway

Project Interdependence helps children in our community prepare for the new school year by providing the necessary supplies through our annual Back-to-School Supply Giveaway. You can help by collecting school supplies to donate to this event. Items needed are as followed:

If you would like to donate cash to this event, please send your donation to Associated Ministries.  Write “for Project Interdependence Back-to-School Supply Giveaway” in them member to properly allocate funds.  Should you have questions about this event, please contact Valorie Crout at 253-383-3056, ext. 108, or email her at valoriec@associatedministries.org.

Help for the holiday season

Adopt-a-Family for Christmas

You can “adopt” a family in need by shopping, wrapping and delivering presents and/or food to them. (This would be a great project for you and your friends or family to take part in together or members of your congregation).  Most donors enjoy delivering presents and meeting the family they’ve shopped for to see the excitement on the faces of the children and parents.

Christmas Toy Giveaway

You may contribute toys or cash to our Christmas Toy Giveaway; this project provides toys to families living in poverty, and was not adopted through any program or agency in the community.  If you would like to donate cash, please write “Project Interdependence Christmas Toy Giveaway” in the memo of your check, Attn: Valorie Crout, Associated Ministries, 1224 South I Street, Tacoma WA 98405.

Individuals and/or congregations that would like to adopt a family or donate toward our toy giveaway may contact Valorie Crout at 253-383-3056, ext. 108, or email christmas@associatedministries.org.

If you would like to be placed on Project Interdependence’s mailing list to receive ongoing information about these events, and other pertinent information pertaining to this program, please send your request, along with your name, and address to:

Valorie Crout, Associated Ministries, 1224 South I Street, Tacoma, WA 98405

For more information about any of these events, email Valorie or call (253) 383-3056, ext. 108.