UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS ARE HELD ON ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

Regular Membership Meeting: February, 2026

Contact Patty Rose pattyrose@pcclc.org or (253) 219-6955 to receive the Zoom link

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITY & Current Information

A CALL TO ACTION!!!!!

Community Chat & PhotoVoice Session

Next meeting date: Saturday, September 27, 2025. We will be meeting every 4th Saturday 

Time: 10-12 Noon
Location: Elijah Barrel Food & Resource Market 4819 S. 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Our Work: Supporting each other collectively

Community Engagement Report:

The APRI-Tacoma/Elijah Barrel Free Outdoor Food & Resource Market's September report has been released and outlines the work that the initiative did during the month. This initiative, which is an APRI-Tacoma-sponsored activity, operates monthly on the fourth Saturday and involves distributing groceries and other items to the unhoused.

A variety of groceries was distributed along with 15 rack trays of assorted breads and baked goods. This is estimated to provide 30 families with essential groceries delivered right to their doorsteps or other living spaces.

The report also details that 88 hot meals were provided to the unhoused at church services on the first and fourth Sundays, providing nourishment and comfort between 3 pm and 5 pm.

In a move to strengthen efforts to help support climate change efforts, the report points out that 18 pieces of household furniture were repurposed and reused, giving them a new life for those in need and reducing the number of items added to landfills.

The report also highlights that 130 people were provided with clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, coats, blankets, and socks and that three voters were registered or updated. This last action contributes to civic engagement in the community.

Finally, the report points out that the outreach efforts of this activity reached many segments of the community. These included the African Diaspora, Russian and Ukrainian communities, the unhoused community, and the South Korean community.

Youth Connection -Senior Support

Current Project: Community service hours are offered at our various events, encouraging participation.

Re-purposing & Reuse: We are in the process of setting up virtual instructional videos that teach participants how to safely use various tools, promoting both safety and skill development.

Additionally, we have ongoing projects aimed at engaging youth within our community. These young individuals create handmade items that are gifted to seniors throughout the year, particularly recognizing them during special occasions and holidays. Youth also play a vital role in assisting with voter registration and education efforts, ensuring informed participation in the democratic process.

Youth Cohort Update:

APRI-Tacoma 10 Youth Cohort has been busy in January. The Cohort is working on entering the workforce. We explored the resources available to gain employment. We also discussed what is needed to build a resume and ways to find employment in a challenging job market.