Events

Paths to Understanding knows that real, human relationships change hearts. To meet a Muslim and hear their story, to share food with a Muslim, or even to pray shoulder to shoulder with a Muslim builds relationship. And while we might think of relationships as social affiliation, it is also an awareness of our interconnectedness at a spiritual level.

Each year in Thurston County there are persons who die and whose remains go unclaimed.

We are here to report another amazingly successful year with Rainshadow Running at the helm of the June 16th, Millersylvania 10K/30K/50K trail race in support of the Interfaith Works Homeless Services Program!

Housing First approaches are based on the concept that a homeless individual or household's primary need is to obtain stable housing, and that other issues that may affect the household can and should be addressed once housing is obtained.

May is the inaugural month of the Community Care Centers' new evening workshop program aimed at continued community education and engagement. We are kicking it off on Thursday, May 17th, with "What is Harm Reduction, and why does it work?

Last week, many people across the world observed Drug Users Remembrance Day--a day to remember those who have lost their lives due to substance use challenges and the failed war on drugs.

I had the great privilege of attending the third national Housing First Partners Conference this past week. I gave a presentation about the shelter program that was well received.

TEDxOlympia is a locally produced one-day event showcasing 11 speakers from our region and three local performers.

THIS Saturday, August 8th, will go down in history as the First Annual IW EOS Up In Smoke BBQ extravaganza. 

Together with Partners in Prevention Education, the Interfaith Emergency Shelter is helping to host a Dinner at the Wall to bring our communities together.