The EGM WAY
Rethinking Poverty. Restoring Lives. Strengthing Community

A relational, community-based approach to restoring lives and ending homelessness

These reflections are grounded in daily experience and a deeper conviction about what leads to lasting transformation.

Transformation Happens in Community

At Everett Gospel Mission, we believe lasting change doesn’t come from programs alone—it comes from relationships, responsibility, and belonging.

What Shapes Our Work

Every person has dignity, purpose, and the capacity for growth
Lasting change requires both responsibility and support
Healing happens in relationship, not isolation
People move at different paces—and that’s okay
Community is essential to human flourishing

How the EGM Way Works

Stabilization

Safe shelter, immediate needs, safety.

Recovery

Addiction recovery, mental health, spiritual care.

Rebuilding

Life skills, employment, structure, accountability.

Community Integration

Housing, relationships, long-term stability.

Why Community Matters

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  • People need to be known, not just served
  • Accountability grows in relationship
  • Belonging fuels long-term change

What We See Every Day

Individuals move from crisis to stability

People rediscover purpose through work and contribution

Many who receive help go on to help others

From Practice to Perspective

The EGM Way shapes not only how we serve, but how we think about poverty, housing, and community. Explore our Perspectives to see how these ideas apply to broader conversations.

Other Ways to Give

For estateplanned (tax mitigation) and legacy givingvehicle donations, and corporate partnerships, contact:

 

Contact: Nathan “chivo” Hawkins

Donations Needed

We’re grateful to receive donations of food, clothing, and toiletries alongside financial support. Every item below helps us serve up to 300 people each night across snohomish county.

Click here to view the list of items needed most. 

Amazon Wishlists

It’s easy to do good when you use our Amazon wishlists to help us get our most current needs.   You select what you want to purchase from our list, pay for it through amazon and ship it right to our door.

Current Needs

Help us be ready for the men, women, and children at the Mission and in the community who come here every day for desperately needed help.

We are grateful to receive donations of food, clothing, and toiletries alongside financial support.  

Donations are accepted at our Smith Ave Campus, (3711 Smith Ave, Everett, WA 98201) seven days a week.

Food Needs