Contents Board of directors

Alvin Helms, PresidentDennis Davenport, Vice PresidentCheryl Montgomery, TreasurerJim Freisheim, SecretaryLarry GeringerGene PankeyKevin PhelpsMark TaylorRon Thompson Karin WilliamsonRay Arnold, EmeritusBob Schultz, Emeritus

contact info

Office702 Pacific Avenue

Mailing AddressPO Box 1912 • Tacoma, WA 98401

General Information(253) 383-4493

Donate 425 South Tacoma Way

Volunteer(253) 383-4462 • www.trm.org

Executive Director ..................................................2David Curry

Emergency Services ................................................3David Tugaga, Manager

Tyler Square ...........................................................4Elis Taylor, Director

Jefferson Square ......................................................5Elizabeth Jenson, Director

Jail Ministry ............................................................6Rich Odegard, Director

New Life Program ..................................................7Joan Bunnell, Men’s Program DirectorMarlene Hamilton, Women’s Program Director

Family Shelter ........................................................8Marlene Hamilton, Director

Food Service & Donation Center ..........................9Frank Jackson, Food Service ManagerRod Denton, Donation Center Manager

Challenge Learning Services ................................10John Farmer, Director

Adams Square ......................................................11Jann Sonntag, Campaign Coordinator

Youth Program .....................................................13Katy Lafferty, Family Shelter CoordinatorJames Leet, Tyler Square Coordinator

Financials ..............................................................14Sue Horgen, Finance Officer

Helping all people become their best through the love of Christ.

a word from the

Executive DirectorThe Tacoma Rescue Mission had another great

year in 2007, yet so many huge challenges remain. During the past year we have seen lives change in many positive ways. Addicts have been set free, families have been restored, the homeless have a place to lay their head at night, and many tens of thousands of otherwise hungry people went to bed at night with food in their stomach.

The many programs and services that The Rescue Mission provides to Pierce County would be noth-ing if it were not for the people who make it all possible. Let me give my thanks to the following important groups:

The Staff of The Rescue Mission - the power of the Mission is not the programs or the facilities; it is in the great people who make it all happen. We are blessed to have professional, well-trained people who dedicate their lives to help-ing others. From the front lines to the administrative support staff, all serve to help others. And all serve at a great cost. They most certainly could make more elsewhere, yet they choose to make a personal sacrifice to help change lives. You can be proud of those who serve at the Mission.

The Board of Directors of The Rescue Mission - these wonderful people in our community have given so much time and expertise to help the Mission,

and our thanks go out to them. They are all important, influential citizens who have decided to serve the poor by allowing the Mission to use them as a resource for good. Many phone calls and meetings are involved in serving on the board, and these ladies and gentlemen were al-

ways open and giving of their time. Thank you so much.

The Supporters of The Rescue Mission - without you it wouldn’t be possible. Thank you to all who donated items, gave financial support, or volunteered at the Mission. This truly is a community effort and it’s making a huge difference in the lives of others. The Mission is a stable and established organization, yet we could not function without the dollars and gifts that fund our work. It is the individual donor who makes it possible to feed the

poor, clothe the cold, and provide shelter to the homeless.

My heartfelt thanks to each of you and wishes for a very Happy New Year.

Office702 Pacific Avenue

Mailing AddressPO Box 1912 • Tacoma, WA 98401

General Information(253) 383-4493

Donate 425 South Tacoma Way

Volunteer(253) 383-4462 • www.trm.org

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Addicts have been set free, families have been restored, the homeless have

a place to lay their head at night, and many tens of thousands of otherwise

hungry people went to bed at night with food in their stomach. ”

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David Curry, Executive Director

In March 1912, the Tacoma Rescue Mission began pro-viding shelter, food, clothing

and meeting the spiritual needs of homeless transients who had failed to find work in the lum-ber and maritime industries. While the services offered have increased to meet the grow-ing needs of the community, the foundation of the Mission has re-mained the same, providing basic services to the hurting in our community. In 2007, the Mission served over 1,400 individuals at New Life Square by providing emergency shelter. In addition, showers and laundry facilities are provided. Cleanliness helps re-duce disease in the homeless pop-ulation and ensures those seeking

employment look presentable at their interviews. While staying at New Life Square many men have investigated the opportuni-ties offered through the New Life

Program or Challenge Learning Services and numerous individuals have been able to reestablish family relationships.

Three hundred, sixty-five days a year, the Mission is a beacon of hope to the lost. Men and women in the community rally to meet their needs through donations of food, money, and cloth-ing. Without this com-munity support, the Mission could not pro-vide the services and programs that give its clients a hand up dur-ing their struggles.

“We help all people become

their best.”

Statistics show that children who expe-rience homelessness are at greater risk of becoming homeless as adults. Jessica is working hard to break that trend. She won the Washington State Achievers Scholarship this year. The scholarship will allow her to complete college and embark on a rewarding career. Jessica participated in the Youth Program while living at Tyler Square. She received encouragement to pursue her dreams and fought hard for the opportunities that came her way. Jessica is a great example of the difference Tacoma Rescue Mission is making in the lives of youth. Congratulations Jessica; we know you’ll go far!

Making a difference...

Hope for the future...

Clients ..........................1,407

Beds Provided ............26,721

Meals Served ............119,987

We provide emergency services such as shelter and food to the homeless or hurting; offer self-sufficiency programs to help lift a person from poverty and break the chains of addiction; support prevention programs and share

our Christian faith.

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Emergency Services

Making a difference...

Clients .............................156

Beds Provided ............32,238

Each hand is ready and willing to take hold of another and help lead

them to a better life.

Helping faMilies...

Tyler Square opened its doors to homeless families in 1997. Originally twelve

units offered families a chance at a new life. In 2005 the Mission dedicated Phase II, offering an additional 15 families a place in the Family Life Program. Life skills training is at the heart of the program - classes are offered in budgeting, basic education, and parenting to name a few. Case management is an essential part of helping transition these families to stable housing. While residing at Tyler Square, children are able

to participate in the Youth Program, which offers opportunities many of these children would never have if not for the Mission. Volunteers make a great difference in these children’s lives. Establishing strong, trusting relationships, teaching and investing in them is essential in helping chil-dren to not become statistics. At Tacoma Rescue Mission, our goal is to treat the whole person, and in doing so, our aim is to end the revolving door of homelessness.

mindbody, soul, spirit

Tyler Square

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Twenty-seven units of transitional housing for families.

Jefferson Square

Nineteen years ago, Jefferson Square opened its door to provide low-income, single resident occupied housing. Residents have case man-

agement with outside agencies while living indepen-dently in a clean and so-ber environment with 24 hour supervision. Tenants of Jefferson Square are a tight knit group, celebrat-ing holidays with family style dinners and parties, summertime barbecues, and the occasional potluck. Several clients are enrolled in college or trade school in an effort to better their circumstances. Many New Life Program graduates

have transitioned to Jefferson Square while seeking full-time employment.

September, 1993 saw the transformation of the va-cant and dilapidated Hotel Grand into the beautifully restored Colonial Square Apartments. Offering low-income studio and one bed-room apartments, the for-ty-four unit complex filled a growing need for Tacoma’s population. Conveniently located in downtown Ta-coma, these homes are great for people just starting out in the workforce or for folks living on a limited income.

body, soul, mindspirit a second cHance...

Jack Faulk has been around the world but he now calls Jefferson Square home. Jack enjoys the independence of

living at Jefferson, but he also appreciates the homey atmo-

Jefferson SquareClients ................................57Bednights Provided ... 14,867

Colonial SquareClients ................................60Bednights Provided ... 18,193sphere. If you have time he may share his story of

riding a train across Canada, the time he joined a steamer headed to the Orient, the intricacies of his highly decorated bicycles, or the hundreds of hours he invests in his community. Jack, you see, is something of a local hero. He has been gardening for the Mission and several downtown museums for years, serving them all with great joy, He has a positive outlook on life which is infectious!

“From this day forward,You shall not walk alone.

My heart will be your shelter,And my arms will be your home.”

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Colonial Square

Jail Ministry

From Biblical times, the importance of minister-ing to the incarcerated has been at the heart of Christ-centered living. The men and women

completing sentences at Pierce County Jail are blessed to have a dedicated team of Mission staff and volunteers serving their needs. The Chaplaincy provides spiritual and personal growth enhancement opportunities to all inmates. Chaplains act as a bridge between inmates and the community, family, religious leaders and the profes-sional field. They provide the spiritual and motivational foundation that helps inmates reenter the community with positive behaviors.

Religious services and study programSpiritual studies and visitationPersonal and emergency crisis counselingNotification of illness & death Manage Responsible Living UnitNetworking to provide after care

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spirit2007 HigHligHts

Worship Services ..........1,201

Attendance .................15,640

Inmates Counseled ......2,229

RLU Participants ............485

AA Meetings ...................331

Attendance ...................3,622

Bibles Distributed ........2,467

The Responsible Living Unit at Pierce County Jail provides inmates

who have chosen to dedicate their lives to God a unique opportunity. While completing their sentence, they live in the ‘God Pod’ where they learn Biblical principles, discover how to succeed, and attend life-skills classes.

By investing in them, it is hoped that upon release they will have the skills necessary to maintain a good job and lessen recidivism rates.

Real change...

“What counts is whether we have been transformed

into a new creation.”Galatians 6:15

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New Life Program

With healing and restoration, come the

outpouring of previously hidden talent.

Transformation is the cornerstone of the New Life Program. This program is an eight month live-in

drug and alcohol recovery program for men and women whose lives have suffered the devastation of substance abuse. People come into the program seeking healing and wholeness. Whether effects of mental or physical abuse or simply poor choices led clients on a course of self-destruction, the staff of the New Life Program endeavor to help them understand how the love of Jesus Christ can redeem their lives. The Mission ministers to the whole person,

mind, body and spirit. Participants enroll in Challenge Learning Services; are ac-tive in local churches, and volunteer in the kitchen and donation center while living a life free of drugs and alcohol. The Genesis Process, which addresses the reasons they succumbed to drugs and alcohol in the first place, gives them the tools necessary to continue living a clean and sober life. Emotional healing and spiritual transformation are central to the New Life Program.

Changing the future...A wretched odor permeated the room. All

eyes were on me. My hair was messy and my beard unkempt. There I stood in my soiled clothing badly stained from extended wear without washing.

A group of Christians, people like you, sent a plea to the heavens. Family, friends, and even strangers stood in the gap on my behalf.

Efforts from people throughout the city culminated in a moment of decision when I would call out to the Lord asking for help.

Things are much different for me today. I take pride in my appearance. I no longer distribute misery. Now I share with everyone the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Jimmie Christie, New Life Graduate

122 Clients

41,907 Meals

13,969 Bednights

3 Graduations

29 Graduates

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body, spirit, mindsoulFamily Shelter

A new life...

Built in 1934, the Family Shelter began life as a single family home. With

creativity, an addition, and a lot of construction, it has housed up to 88 individuals each night of the year since 1976. Families not only have shelter while staying there, they are provided meals, laundry facilities, housing resources, referrals for work, and case management. Partnering with local agencies has also allowed referrals for medical, dental and counseling services. Basic education and life skill classes are offered to clients.

Last year, the Mission provided 14,719 bednights to 591 women and children. Unfortunately, for every individual the Mission served at the Family Shelter, three requests were turned away due to a lack of room.

During the homeless count survey, 80 Pierce County families with children had no shelter for the night. They were sleeping in cars, abandoned buildings, doorways,

or the underbrush. Fearful of having their children taken away, these parents are desperate for a place of refuge, a safe environ-ment where they can focus on stabilizing their living situation, seek employment, or enroll in an addiction recovery program.

Emergency Shelter

Case Management

Employment Referrals

Community Resources

Clients ...................................591

Meals Served ....................22,943

Bednights Provided ..........14,719

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“It was scary having no place to go, and it was cold outside. Thank you

for letting us stay here.”- a young guest of the Family Shelter

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Food Service

Good Neighbor Café offers free breakfast (6:50-7:20am) and dinner (5:30-6:30) 365 days a year.

Over 203,000 meals were provided during the fiscal year ending June, 2007.

Volunteers are the heart of the Mission’s food service program. These individuals not only prepare and serve meals; they offer a visible testimony of Christ’s love to the hopeless.

Food drives were an amazing blessing this year – providing the largest outpouring of food donations the Mission has had to date! Many individuals held neighborhood drives and several organizations chose to support the Mission through their event food drives. When the Mission was in desperate need to provide holiday meals, the good people of Tacoma rallied to the cause and brought hundreds of turkeys. The generous support of the community provided enough food for not only the holidays – we expect the generosity to carry well into January.

The Donation Center accepts clothing and household items Monday-Friday, 11-1 and 3-5pm.

Local businesses generously held clothing, toy and shoe drives for clients of the Mission. During January, Shoes-n-Feet will give customers a $10 gift coupon with the donation of a pair of shoes. Call 475-5288 for more information.

Over 104,000 items of clothing were distributed during 2007.

Local families were helped with over 98,000 household items which enabled them to start or restart a home.

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“When a man’s stomach is full it makes no difference whether he is rich or poor.”

- Euripides

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Challenge

Building futures with hope is the core of Challenge Learning Services. Adult basic education

in reading, writing, math, and GED preparation are available free of charge to anyone in the community. In addi-tion, the center offers the opportunity to become computer literate and help preparing resumes. Classes at Challenge Learning Services were attended by 624 people looking to further their education and employability. These clients invested a total of 13,944 hours seeking to better themselves and their futures. Challenge

Learning Services joined with local agencies to offer work and education opportunities. The Mission partnered with Bates Technical College to provide the Culinary Institute for graduates of the New Life Program. Three graduates completed study and another three are currently enrolled. Opportunities like these provide hope to Mission clients and allow them to see viable futures for themselves and their families.

“Education is the best provision for old age.”

- Aristotle

The value of CLS is immense. Clients are given the opportunity to brush up on old skills and acquire new ones. We are challenged to

create new scholastic goals and face our fears. Challenging and overcoming fears is essential. CLS uniquely allows us to attain self-esteem in ways most programs overlook. I have seen people give public speeches who were once terrified by the idea. I’ve also seen people learn who had always been depicted as learning disabled. This is a great place!

A new creation...

“CLS uniquely allows us to attain self-esteem in ways most programs overlook.”

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Services

Adams Square

The Tacoma Rescue Mission has been serving the hurting of Pierce County since 1912. The

current Family Shelter is feeling its age and is in need of replacement.

Adams Square Family Center will offer homeless families an opportunity to build a strong family unit in a stable, safe, secure, structured and nurturing environment. The objective is to end homelessness for each family served.

Adams Square Family Center will allow Tacoma Rescue Mission staff to address all factors of homelessness, not just the lack of housing. Issues such as trauma, violence, chemical dependency, mental health challenges, limited education and low social capital will be evaluated and addressed.

Current trends show that children who experience homelessness have grown into adults who experience homelessness. By meeting the needs of the whole family, the Tacoma Rescue Mission hopes to change the current trend. Educating the family, including the children, is key to reducing homelessness.

Building for the future...

Emergency shelter for twenty families

Sixteen transitional housing units

Child and youth program activities

Outdoor play area

On-site training & classrooms

Case management

Life skills training

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“The problem of homelessness knows no boundaries.

That’s why I support the Tacoma Rescue Mission’s new Adams Square Family Center.”- John Ladenburg, Pierce County Executive

Currently we are able to serve 12 families and 7 single women at any given time on an emergency basis. With an addition built

in 1999 we expanded services to include the Women’s New Life Program. Ten women can participate in the program, but they must leave their children with others while in treatment. We would like to double the number of families we can serve. We would also like to be able to accommodate women with children in our drug/alco-hol recovery program. In order to do this, we need a larger facility.

We have acquired land at 2909 S. Adams Street for this purpose. The Oakland/Madrona Neighborhood Council, which has worked extensively with Tyler Square, welcomes this addition to the neigh-borhood.

“The proposed Adams Square Family Center is an important step in

giving homeless women & families with children the services they need

to have hope for tomorrow.”- Governor Gregoire

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“We have an ever-present challenge of combating homelessness in our community. The Tacoma Rescue Mission has long been at the forefront in addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of homeless individuals and families. The Adams Square Family Center will make a significant difference in expanding the Rescue Mission’s ability to fulfill those needs.” - Tacoma Mayor Bill Baarsma

Community

Decreased use of emergency rooms for non-emergency medical needsDecreased use of jail space for people with alcohol/drug/mental illness issuesDecreased loitering and panhandlingDecreased generational homelessnessSafer, cleaner communityIncreased engagement and responsible citizenshipOpportunities for all children to develop and contribute their talents to the community

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Youth Program

Almost each night of the year there are more children in a bed at the Tacoma Rescue Mission than men. Homeless families are a growing population - a sad reality. While addressing

the needs of homeless men and women the Tacoma Rescue Mission knows that addressing the needs of homeless children is essential since statistics show that these children run a far greater risk of becoming homeless as adults. The Youth Program not only allows children the security of after-school activities, it also addresses scholastic needs

“Whoever will humble himself therefore and become like this

little child [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving] is greatest in

the kingdom of heaven.” - Matthew 18:4

with the aid of tutors. During the summer, SLAM (Student Living A Mission) allows children the opportunity to explore various activities in an effort to stimulate creativity and give direction to life choices. Last summer the children planted and tended a garden, visited Pacific Science Center and Tacoma Community College, and investigated several career opportunities. Volunteers participating in these fun and creative outlets serve as role models and offer children the chance to build relationships of substance.

The Youth Program not only allows children the security of after-school activities, it also addresses scholastic

needs with the aid of tutors.

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Financials

The firm of Dwyer, Pemberton & Coulson, P.C. Certified Public Accountants conducts an annual independent audit of the Tacoma Rescue Mission finances. The following statement is taken from the auditor’s report, which is available to any donor at the Mission’s administrative office, 702 Pacific Avenue.

The two graphs show the sources and uses of Tacoma Rescue Mission funds as a percentage of the total income and expenses as of June 30, 2007. We are pleased to report that the combined total of administrative and fundraising expenses is only 14%, meaning that 86 cents of every dollar goes to direct services and facilities for the homeless.

THE TACOMA RESCUE MISSION

GRAPH OF REVENUEFor the year ended June 30, 2007

Gain on Assets7%

Miscellaneous 3%

Interest 1%

Congregate Care 4%

Rental Income 8%

Gov't Grants 18%

United Way 2%

Wills & Trusts2%

Foundations6%

Donations49%

See accompanying notes.-15-

Public Support Donations 2,066,924 Foundations 236,424 Wills & Trusts 84,987 United Way 105,302Total Public Support 2,493,637Government Agency Grants 785,155Other Income Rental Income 339,030 Congregate Care 149,078 Miscellaneous 146,679 Interest Income 45,240 Net Assets Released from Restriction 286,896Total Other Income 966,923Total Income 4,245,715

Program Services Family Shelter/Youth Center 532,011 Emergency Services 551,942 Housing First 164,855 Food Service 423,743 Affordable Housing 291,066 New Life Program 338,613 Hope Home for Women 234,508 Tyler Square Family Life Program 482,879 Challenge Learning Services 206,329 Jail Ministries 169,099 Donation Center 133,622Total Program Services 3,528,667Support Services Fundraising/Management/General 602,966Program & Capital Development 143,901Total Expenses 4,275,534Net Decrease 29,819

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Dev & Capital3%

Jail Ministries4%

Family Life Program11%

Hope Home5%

New Life Program8%

Affordable Housing7% Administration

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Fund Raising10%

Food Services10%

Housing First4%

Challenge Learning5%

Family Shelter12%

Emergency Services Center14%

Donation Ctr3%

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