WHAT TCC IS ALL ABOUT!
The Compassion Center (TCC) team is passionate about providing immediate relief in times of crisis and guiding people toward long-term solutions. From groceries and school supplies to education, and Christ-centered recovery, TCC takes a holistic approach to serving people in need. TCC offers an environment of love, compassion, and hope where authentic relationships can flourish.
The Compassion Center is in Everett, Washington, the largest city and county seat of Snohomish County. Within the Everett School District, 46% of the population lives below the federal poverty level, and 22% of county residents are considered the “working poor” – struggling to stay above the poverty level. There has been an overall 50% increase in unsheltered homeless persons since 2013; the number of homeless students in the school district has more than doubled from the 2007-2008 school year. The Everett school district is projected to grow by another 1,600 students in the next decade.
TCC reaches out through 25 outreach programs to people in need throughout Snohomish County. Over 50,000 acts of compassion were shared last year alone, and there will be more this year. Those are big numbers making a huge impact.
But the smallest of numbers is also one of the most powerful. One. As in one person. One family. One story that matters. Real impact begins with one. One conversation. One act of kindness. One moment of compassion that reminds someone they are seen and valued. Over time, those moments add up. Because the way we meet the needs of many isn’t all at once—it’s one by one.