Kennedy’s Story
"It was never a surprise to me that my life was going to be hard, because I see it in my mother and her mother. [...]
Austin’s Story
Austin was told about The Coffee Oasis while staying at the Salvation Army, but he didn’t know where it was until one day he saw a [...]
Lily’s Story
When Lily became homeless the day after Christmas, she went to The Coffee Oasis admin building to look for help. There, she [...]
Dream For Youth
It’s easy to take our dreams for granted. The ability to pursue dreams is a privilege when we aren’t in survival mode–not knowing where to sleep, [...]
Insights into Youth Homelessness: Risk Factors and Statistics
“Life as a homeless teenager, let me tell you, it can be a tornado ripping through the dreams you held as a child. Maybe it’s [...]
Zander’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 [...]
Youth 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 [...]