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Holiday Blessings 2021
December 23, 2021

Holiday Blessings 2021

For most of NAM’s history, up to 500 families were given gifts for their children, providing holiday joy for up to 1200 children.  The unprecedented economic impact of the pandemic impact changed t...

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NAM's Family Violence Center is here for you this holiday season
December 10, 2021

NAM's Family Violence Center is here for you this holiday season

Written by Sheryl Johnson, NAM's Family Violence Center Director While many in our community celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice and other events of the season; others are h...

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Thank You For Giving Tuesday 2021!
December 02, 2021

Thank You For Giving Tuesday 2021!

This year, a record 2.7 billion was donated in the United States on Giving Tuesday - and we are grateful that you chose to be a part of this day!  Giving Tuesday was created in 2012: a global call ...

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NAM Accepting Proposals for Trauma Informed Care Training
November 29, 2021

NAM Accepting Proposals for Trauma Informed Care Training

Northwest Assistance Ministries is a nonprofit, community-based, multi-program social service agency that has been serving the community since 1983. It was founded by ten area congregations in resp...

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How is Giving Tuesday 2021 Different This Year?
November 23, 2021

How is Giving Tuesday 2021 Different This Year?

How is Giving Tuesday different for NAM in 2021 than in previous years?  In 2020, you, our NAM supporters, joined in this global day of giving at a higher number than previous years, along with the...

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Thank You Volunteers
November 22, 2021

Thank You Volunteers

For our thanksgiving distribution, 1400 families received Thanksgiving meals, with hundreds more registered to receive a holiday meal in time for Christmas. For both Thanksgiving and Christmas meal...

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Words of Thanks from a Client in Need
November 22, 2021

Words of Thanks from a Client in Need

Every person who comes to NAM for help has a different story. For many, the first time they come to NAM and realize there is a place to give help in their time of need is a breath of fresh air, hel...

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PV Fluid Products donating 2800 turkeys
November 22, 2021

PV Fluid Products donating 2800 turkeys

At NAM, every donation given is appreciated and needed. However, receiving the consistent support from a regular donor brings both a sense of security that we can trust the same supporter to contri...

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NAM Blessings Tree
November 22, 2021

NAM Blessings Tree

At NAM, we are grateful for every donation that is given to provide basic human needs: whether you are a first time donor or have given holiday blessings for several years, each toy or bag of toys ...

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NAM to Collect 15,000 Toys for Local Children
November 22, 2021

NAM to Collect 15,000 Toys for Local Children

Have you considered hosting a toy drive? This Holiday Blessings season is presenting NAM and our supporters an enormous opportunity to bring smiles to over 5,000 children in our community. NAM is ...

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