oneicity’s Archive

Del* always had a soft heart. He ran away and got married to an Alaskan Native woman at just 14 years old. For several years, he lived with her in … Continue reading

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 We are all born with the capacity to care for one another. How we treat the … Continue reading

Have you ever hammered a nail with a pair of scissors? It doesn’t work and it’s dangerous. The right tools are so important. Each $25 you give right now will … Continue reading

We’re launching our fall Campaign and we need your help! This fall and winter will take its toll on families unless we all come together to FEED HOPE HERE! Multiply … Continue reading

Generational poverty is a term applied to families who have experienced poverty for at least two generations. It can affect every aspect of a person’s life: physical, social, emotional and … Continue reading

Steve* is 46. He grew up the child of a single mom in the projects of Rainier Valley. “Everybody was fighting,” he remembers of what life was like at the … Continue reading

As I think about all the people who are hungry and experiencing homeless here in Snohomish County, my heart breaks. It has been such a busy summer. We’ve seen so … Continue reading

Many people think that Everett Gospel Mission is just about food and shelter. Now, don’t get me wrong, we are about that – and it is very important, life-saving stuff. … Continue reading

Richard’s* story is heartbreaking. He’s only in his 20s, but he has faced more pain than most of us will ever know. Both of his parents were alcoholics and drug … Continue reading