oneicity’s Archive

This time of year, with temperatures dropping and winter weather settling in, I feel a deep sense of urgency to help people get off the streets. I bet you feel … Continue reading

Being homeless any time of year is dangerous. Malnutrition, dehydration and illness can strike whether it’s 80˚ or 30˚. But as winter settles into Snohomish County, the dangers increase. Here … Continue reading

As we get ready for the Christmas holiday, it’s easy to get lost in the lights and tinsel. Sometimes we get distracted from Jesus’ message above the noise of the … Continue reading

It’s that time of year when many people are focused on giving. They are giving Christmas gifts, giving homemade fruitcakes to their neighbors, leaving a plate of fudge for the … Continue reading

Chloe* knows what it’s like to be homeless. She knows what it feels like to be looked down on simply because life circumstances stole everything from you. You see, a … Continue reading

The holiday season is especially hard on homeless families. That’s why we want to put extra effort into sharing the true joy of Christmas with all of our residents. One … Continue reading

I bet you have a holiday that stands out in your memory. Maybe it was when you were 5 and you got the bicycle you’d been praying for. Or the … Continue reading

Mashed potatoes. Stuffing. Cranberry sauce. Pumpkin pie. Something’s missing. The centerpiece of Thanksgiving. The turkey. We’ve been collecting frozen turkeys all month, but we still don’t have enough to feed … Continue reading

Numbers and statistics are important. They are important because they give us an aerial view of the needs in our community. When we take a look at the numbers, they … Continue reading

When most people think of Thanksgiving, they think of the food. And rightfully so. It’s a holiday built on culinary delights like golden-roasted turkey, fluffy stuffing, creamy potatoes, tangy cranberry … Continue reading