Directions Cohort

 Mission Statement:

The Directions Cohort is a series of classes for individuals to experience personal and professional growth through a holistic approach.

Facilitators:

Laura Anderson | Director of Operations, St. Francis House                   206-930-6606 | laura@puyallupfrancishouse.org

Brittany Buckley | Director of Partnerships and Navigation, Puyallup Food Bank                                                                                           253-331-8319 | brittany@pfb.org

Objectives:

Build community

  • Improve mindset > Explore personal values and beliefs.
  • Financial education > Money Management
  • Resume and Interview Preparation > Exploring career opportunities including Goal setting

Expectations:

  • That we will commit to this 6-week journey together
  • That we will all participate
  • We will offer confidentiality and respect to each other
    If you are unable to attend that you will communicate with Laura and Brittany

Change can and will happen!

With your commitment to change expect positive outcomes such as:

  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Increased Life Skills
  • Resources & Connections
  • Personal & Community Support
  • Goals & Accomplishments

We are ready to take this Journey with you! Let’s Do This!

Our Fall Directions Cohort Starts September 12th, 2024

2024 Direction Cohort Fall Schedule

September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 2024

 Sessions are Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm at St. Francis House, located at 322 7th St. SE, Puyallup, WA 98372

Dinner is provided at each class

 For more information, directionscohort@gmail.com, (253) 331-8319 or (206) 930-6606

Donations Hours and Updates

HOLIDAY HOURS

December
12/24-SFH closed at 2pm
12/25-Christmas-Closed
12/27- Closed to Donations
1/1/25 Closed

**DONATION HOURS**

Monday-Wednesday-Friday : 10am – 5pm
Saturday: CLOSED

CLIENT SHOPPING ONLY — CLOSED TO DONATIONS
Tuesday & Thursday
Sunday: CLOSED

Due to our limited space, donations are limited to 6 bags or boxes per day. We are also asking that for the safety of our staff and volunteers, these bags and boxes weigh NO MORE than 25lbs. We appreciate your generosity and understanding.

**Please check our Donate – Items page for donation restrictions**

Directions Cohort

Stories of Hope

Tyler and Sam

Tyler and Sam, four and 2 years old respectively, were very busy while their parents talked with a St. House volunteer. The two small boys sat in the middle of the toy corner with a loaf of bread between them. Not a word was spoken between them as they set about the...

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It makes me feel respected

Terri is a single mom who escaped an abusive marriage and moved to Washington and started the long road of getting back on solid ground. A friend where Terri worked told her about St. Francis House. She was able to find work clothes, clothing for the kids along with...

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Cheri’s Tear

Cheri's tear-filled eyes and clipped speech betrayed her tension as she approached the volunteer at the check-in desk in the clothing bank. "I just couldn't get here on my shopping day. I didn't have anyone to watch my kids and we need shoes for the cold weather. The...

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A Client’s Words

Now is the time that we must “graduate” from St. Francis House. Today will be our last visit. We want to extend our gratitude. With your support, we have been able to stretch our resources. We have warm clothes, warm bedding, and some little things that make our home feel…more like a home. Please keep our family in your prayers and we attempt to stand independently and begin to give back. You have meant so much to us
 – The Davis Family

Volunteer Opportunities

I donate to be part of the solution. The needs are most often simple, clothing or food for their children. Through St. Francis House I can help with that.
— Tami L.

Giving Opportunities

St. Francis House is such a well run organization, I have no question that the dollars I give make a large impact.
— Tom C.

Shop the Nook

The Nook is a charity boutique operated by St. Francis House. The Nook sells “twice-loved” treasures at low prices in person at our Main Street location.