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November 21, 2014

Turkey Shortage!

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

November 18, 2014

What Numbers Tell Us

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

November 12, 2014

Don’t Miss the Point of Thanksgiving

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

November 7, 2014

Volunteer Spotlight: Becky

Becky hadn’t thought about volunteering at Everett Gospel Mission until a little girl at her church collected over 50 beanie babies that she wanted to donate to the homeless boys … Continue reading

October 29, 2014

Taste and See

I say it a lot, but it’s worth repeating: Meals matter. Without food, none of us would survive. It’s that simple, but there’s also more to it. God created us … Continue reading

October 23, 2014

The Blessing of Giving

Fall is here, which means that the holidays will be here before you know it. This season could either be a blessing or one of the biggest challenges we’ve faced. … Continue reading

October 10, 2014

12th Annual Community Breakfast

People all across the United States have been known to say four little words to stand up against a variety of causes. Usually they’re opposing new developments, outraged at a … Continue reading

September 26, 2014

Why FEEDING HOPE Matters

I recently read Job 17:15, “Where then is my hope- who can see any hope for me?” This verse leaped off the page at me. It reminds me of so … Continue reading

September 18, 2014

Those who’ve found HOPE are Feeding Others…

I love seeing the ripple effect of changed lives. When someone experiences hope, freedom and healing, they can’t keep it to themselves. They become some of the most generous people … Continue reading

August 27, 2014

What Death Can Teach Us

In our fundraising publications we always change the name of our living residents, to protect their privacy. You may remember just reading about a man, whom we named Rick*.  Our … Continue reading