Over $13,000 was raised at UPPC’s Harambee to help us move ahead with work on the Watoto Center. Watoto is the Swahili word for “children.” It is our hope that we will eventually see a fully functioning physical plant on the land we were able to purchase thanks to a generous donor a couple of years … Continue reading Watoto Rescue Center – Expanding Our Kenya Mission
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Ashley Robinson Coordinates YFC’s New Parent Life Ministry
UPPC’s long-time mission partner, Tacoma Youth For Christ (YFC) has always focused on reaching out to young people in the name of Jesus. YFC along with local churches and like-minded followers of Jesus seek to engage youth and raise-up lifelong followers of Jesus. YFC expanded its ministry by adding the Parent Life Ministry in January … Continue reading Ashley Robinson Coordinates YFC’s New Parent Life Ministry
UPPC Session Tours FUN Facilities
As a part of UPPC Session’s monthly meeting on February 21, members toured the Families Unlimited Network SPOT facilities here at UPPC and the Food Bank next door. During the tour, Doug Stoeckicht, FUN Executive Director and Laura Suders, SPOT Program Manager, updated Session on the UPPC/FUN partnership’s accomplishments, and discussed plans for the future. … Continue reading UPPC Session Tours FUN Facilities
Families Unlimited Network
In September UPPC's mission spotlight focused on our long term partnership with Families Unlimited Network. FUN began as three missions of UPPC beginning in 1974 -- An after-school tutoring program A food bank located in the former manse of UPPC Family crises assistance—mainly housing and utility assistance The organization became an independent non-profit in 2004 with … Continue reading Families Unlimited Network
Habitat For Humanity November Update
October Habitat Build 27 volunteers from UPPC lent their energy and talents to help Habitat for Humanity Pierce County at the “Woods Project” in Midland, Tacoma on Saturday, October 22nd. This small community is built entirely by Habitat and includes a playground, family gardens, and a community center. It was a great day as volunteers … Continue reading Habitat For Humanity November Update
