Hope Gala 2023 Recap
Over 350 people dedicated to supporting youth in our community filled the Kitsap Conference Center on Friday, September 15, 2023 for The Coffee Oasis 10th Annual Hope Gala. It was a powerful evening...
View ArticleTay’s Story
Tay is a very creative young man who likes to make music and create art. He cares deeply about people and shows it in the most playful ways. He is constantly making people laugh. Tay turned to The...
View ArticleCoffee & Corks 2023 Recap
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 guests filled the beautiful Historic 1625 Tacoma Place venue for The Coffee Oasis 6th Annual Fundraiser for the Tacoma Youth Shelter: Coffee & Corks, an evening of...
View ArticleJames’ Story
James gained employment and found belonging in a safe community through The Coffee Oasis Youth Development Program James* has been visiting The Coffee Oasis drop-in center. He is currently experiencing...
View ArticleHeather’s Story
“I will never forget how amazing this place is. I was struggling so hard and now I have so much set up for me. I have so much gratitude and appreciation for all they’ve done for me.” - Heather Heather...
View ArticleNight of Thankfulness 2023 Event Recap
Each year, the Night of Thankfulness is a special time for youth and young adults to gather, share a Thanksgiving meal, play games, and reflect on gratitude. This year was no different. The community...
View ArticleYouth Essay: “Survival Guide”
What does it mean for a youth to call The Coffee Oasis home? One youth recently shared about their experience at The Coffee Oasis Tacoma Youth Shelter in an essay they wrote: Survival Guide. “Life as a...
View ArticleZander’s Story
“My most memorable moment with The Coffee Oasis was when Pat was my Case Manager and put in 110% effort to help me get a job. He got me a phone so I could do work and helped me get work gear.” - Zander...
View ArticleCody’s Story
“Without The Coffee Oasis I wouldn’t have the job I have now. I would have given up on my mental health and everything if it weren’t for the help of The Coffee Oasis.” - Cody As a teenager, Cody...
View Article2023 Impact Report
Giving Youth a Safe Place to... Take Shelter > Heal > Belong > Grow > youth connected to services for their safety and well-being at The Coffee Oasis during 2023 A Safe Place for Youth...
View ArticleCarson’s Story
“I connected a lot with my peers. We kept each other safe and looked out for each other and felt a connection with staff. I like that it gave me a place to sleep. It was really clean and home-like. I...
View ArticleAlec’s Story
“My case manager has helped me with budgeting my food stamps and budgeting my other expenses to help me spend my money better. I try to come down to The Coffee Oasis almost every day.” - Alec Alec...
View ArticleLily’s Story
When Lily became homeless the day after Christmas, she went to The Coffee Oasis admin building to look for help. There, she met her case manager who started helping her find the resources she needed....
View Article2024 Celebration of Achievement
“I really enjoyed the community and food. It was a great experience and I am looking forward to next year. I am glad that my family can come and share in this too.” The accomplishments of over 100...
View ArticleKota’s Story
Kota* never attended school and education at home was minimal. He grew up learning just the very basics of things. Much of his childhood was spent playing video games and staying inside. To work on his...
View ArticleAnthony’s Story
In July 2023, Anthony* reached out to The Coffee Oasis to find shelter from an unsafe living situation. "Stepping in for five minutes, I felt like I was free for once. I wasn’t criticized and didn’t...
View Article2024 Back To School Block Party Recap
The community braved a torrential rain storm to throw a memorable Back to School Bash/Block Party for teens and young adults in Port Orchard, Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Kingston. This was the first year...
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