Mission
To create, through comprehensive and coordinated program activities, a safe
climate of awareness so self-directed social change toward the elimination of
poverty can take place on the part of individuals and families.
To create, through comprehensive and coordinated program activities, a safe
climate of awareness so self-directed social change toward the elimination of
poverty can take place on the part of individuals and families.
Organization Description
Macedonia MBC Operation Hope was formed by Macedonia Missionary Baptist
Church to serve low income residents of Tacoma/Pierce County Washington.
Our organization rebuilds families through programs that promote holistic
change by investing in the education, employment, and personal care systems
of low-income men, women and their children.
Macedonia MBC Operation Hope was formed by Macedonia Missionary Baptist
Church to serve low income residents of Tacoma/Pierce County Washington.
Our organization rebuilds families through programs that promote holistic
change by investing in the education, employment, and personal care systems
of low-income men, women and their children.
About the Executive Director and Pastor
Pastor Tunch a proud former US Marine who was called into the Gospel
Ministry on April 12, 1986.
Pastor Tunch Says: As I continue to perform the many functions of my pastoral
ministry, I will continue to give God great glory for being who He is. As a caring
pastor, I pursue nourishing the spiritual growth of Gods flock and promoting the
doctrinal purity of the church as an institution. I have been blessed with a holy
charge by our Lord Jesus Christ.
My motto is, “If I can help somebody, then my living will not be in vain.” I love
everybody!
May God continue to bless you
Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Tunch
Pastor Kenneth W. Tunch has a Doctorate of Ministry Degree, Master of
Ministry Degree, an Accounting Degree, and a Degree in Business
Administration. Rev. Tunch has completed training in Grant Writing,
Organization Development, HIV Testing (OraSure and Rapid Testing), Non-
Profit Board Development, Succession Training, and Fund Development.
About The Director of Macedonia MBC Operation Hope
Ms. Rhonda Jones is the Director of Macedonia MBC Operation Hope and has
served in this capacity for over the last five years.
Ms. Jones brings with her over 20 years of community of serve work. Ms. Jones
has worked as a Youth Development Counselor, Employment Specialist, HIV
Outreach Prevention Counselor, and Transportation director. Ms. Rhonda
Jones is a perfect fit for Macedonia MBC Operation Hope because she has the
compassion and a strong desire to help those in need.
Ms. Jones is a member of the Washington State Region 5 Community Planning
Group, African American HIV providers Work Group, and been trained in
Employment, Grant Writing, HIV Testing and Prevention Counseling (OraSure &
Rapid Testing), and Business Administration.
Staffing
Tonya Kelly: Health Educator and Outreach Peer Counselor
L. Shayna Sliwinski: Management Information Specialist
Cara Martin: Employment Counselor
Monroe Jones Jr: Peer Counselor
Demetria House: Peer Counselor
Pavielle Dawson: Peer Counselor
Rickey Stephens: Director of Transportation
Collaborations
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation, Tacoma Pierce County Health Department, Pierce
county AIDS Foundation, Tacoma Action Association, Pierce County Jail,
Washington State Drug and Alcohol Administration, Sea Mar Drug
and Alcohol Treatment Centers.
Contributors
M-A-C AIDS FUND, The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Puyallup
Tribe of Indians, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington State Employment
Security Department, The Bohnett Memorial Foundation, Tacoma Pierce
County Health Department, Tacoma Pierce county Jail, DB Consulting
Group, SAMSHA, CDC, HRSA, Northwest leadership Foundation, and the
Washington Division of Vocation Rehabilitation.
Pastor Tunch a proud former US Marine who was called into the Gospel
Ministry on April 12, 1986.
Pastor Tunch Says: As I continue to perform the many functions of my pastoral
ministry, I will continue to give God great glory for being who He is. As a caring
pastor, I pursue nourishing the spiritual growth of Gods flock and promoting the
doctrinal purity of the church as an institution. I have been blessed with a holy
charge by our Lord Jesus Christ.
My motto is, “If I can help somebody, then my living will not be in vain.” I love
everybody!
May God continue to bless you
Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Tunch
Pastor Kenneth W. Tunch has a Doctorate of Ministry Degree, Master of
Ministry Degree, an Accounting Degree, and a Degree in Business
Administration. Rev. Tunch has completed training in Grant Writing,
Organization Development, HIV Testing (OraSure and Rapid Testing), Non-
Profit Board Development, Succession Training, and Fund Development.
About The Director of Macedonia MBC Operation Hope
Ms. Rhonda Jones is the Director of Macedonia MBC Operation Hope and has
served in this capacity for over the last five years.
Ms. Jones brings with her over 20 years of community of serve work. Ms. Jones
has worked as a Youth Development Counselor, Employment Specialist, HIV
Outreach Prevention Counselor, and Transportation director. Ms. Rhonda
Jones is a perfect fit for Macedonia MBC Operation Hope because she has the
compassion and a strong desire to help those in need.
Ms. Jones is a member of the Washington State Region 5 Community Planning
Group, African American HIV providers Work Group, and been trained in
Employment, Grant Writing, HIV Testing and Prevention Counseling (OraSure &
Rapid Testing), and Business Administration.
Staffing
Tonya Kelly: Health Educator and Outreach Peer Counselor
L. Shayna Sliwinski: Management Information Specialist
Cara Martin: Employment Counselor
Monroe Jones Jr: Peer Counselor
Demetria House: Peer Counselor
Pavielle Dawson: Peer Counselor
Rickey Stephens: Director of Transportation
Collaborations
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation, Tacoma Pierce County Health Department, Pierce
county AIDS Foundation, Tacoma Action Association, Pierce County Jail,
Washington State Drug and Alcohol Administration, Sea Mar Drug
and Alcohol Treatment Centers.
Contributors
M-A-C AIDS FUND, The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Puyallup
Tribe of Indians, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington State Employment
Security Department, The Bohnett Memorial Foundation, Tacoma Pierce
County Health Department, Tacoma Pierce county Jail, DB Consulting
Group, SAMSHA, CDC, HRSA, Northwest leadership Foundation, and the
Washington Division of Vocation Rehabilitation.
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