EGM Perspectives

Insights on poverty, homelessness, and human flourishing—shaped by the egm way

Rethinking Poverty. Restoring Lives. Strengthening Community. 

Independence vs. Isolation

Responsibility + Compassion

Community in Transformation

Housing + Recovery + Purpose

Spectrum of Need

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

What We're Exploring

Beyond Self-Sufficiency: Recovering a Vision of Interdependent Human Flourishing.
What if self-sufficiency isn’t the goal? A reflection on housing, dignity, and the role of community in lasting change. 
Click below to read John’s latest article.

Sleep Well: Innovative design brings peaceful rest to shelter guests. 

“We want to change the way that shelters provide beds to individuals. It’s not a for-profit venture; it’s a change venture.”

READ ARTICLE HERE

PEER GUIDE FOR CITYGATE NETWORK LEADERS

Built for what matters.

A technology and AI strategy guide for rescue missions — building deliberate systems that free your team for the work only humans can do.

READ ARTICLE HERE

In The News

Editorial prepared for The Everett Herald

Editorial prepared for The Everett Herald from the members of the Snohomish County Partnership to End Homelessness Executive Committee

READ ARTICLE HERE

The goal was never self-sufficiency alone. The goal is lives restored..."

From Perspectives to the egm way

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

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