Tacoma Rescue Mission Offers Educational Opportunities

Ronald Newman of Puyallup, Washington, serves as the managing director of Milestone Investment Properties, a group of companies specializing in rental property design, building, and management. While Ronald “Ron” Newman oversees all aspects of Milestone, outside of work, he supports the Tacoma Rescue Mission.

The Tacoma Rescue Mission goes beyond offering a hot meal and an overnight stay to the thousands of individuals in Tacoma, Washington, without a home or place to stay. Not only does the mission provide food, clean clothing, and a place to sleep, but it offers individuals the opportunity to improve their employment prospects by completing their education.

Almost two in five adults experiencing homelessness don't have a high school diploma. At the Tacoma Rescue Mission, adults over the age of 21 can earn high school credits to graduate from high school. They are also given support if they choose to study and test for the GED. Tutors are available to work with students one-on-one or in small groups.

Supporting the Tacoma Rescue Mission

For over 30 years, Ronald “Ron” Newman has provided leadership to businesses in a range of industries. Currently leading the Milestone Companies, he oversees all operations of the business. In addition to his role with Milestone, Ronald Newman supports the Tacoma Rescue Mission in Washington.

The Tacoma Rescue Mission has supported the local impoverished community for more than a century. In order to maintain its programs and services, the organization relies heavily on the support of volunteers and donors.

Volunteering with the mission is a great way of providing hands-on help. The organization does not look to fill specific positions. Instead, volunteers can choose how they want to help, whether through tutoring an adult learner or teaching a class.

In terms of making donations, the Tacoma Rescue Mission accepts online gifts of varying amounts. Donations help the organization provide shelter, food, and addiction recovery services to families and individuals in the community. The organization also accepts in-kind donations, from shopping online through Amazon Smile or DollarDays to donating a vehicle. Donors can stretch their gift by opting for direct deposit to avoid processing fees or by participating in employer-matched giving programs.