Your Gift Provides Solutions

When the Smith family arrived at Tacoma Rescue Mission’s Family Shelter, their needs went far beyond finding a place to live. A bout of unemployment and unmet medical needs led to marital problems and truancy.

During the 2007 Annual Homeless Count, nearly 300 families, including more than 500 children were homeless in Pierce County. An additional 200 homeless families, like the Smith’s, live in transitional and emergency housing in Pierce County.

Tacoma Rescue Mission’s case manager helped Mr. Smith find work and assist his wife in getting needed surgery. The family was accepted into transitional housing at Tyler Square and the many burdens that were weighing on their marriage eased. The family was able to focus on getting their kids back into school.

Your gift helped shelter 46,204 people in Pierce County.