About Us
Established in the heart of Tacoma, WA we’ve aided the less fortunate for over 15
years. Many of those we helped were able to get back on their feet and start their
lives a new.
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
Rev. 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 seven 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: Employment Counselor/Job Developer
Albert Purnell: Employment Counselor
Demetria House: Director of Youth Education
Pavielle Dawson: Youth Educator
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 ConsultingGroup, SAMSHA, CDC,
HRSA, Northwest leadership Foundation, and the Washington Division of
Vocation Rehabilitation.
Macedonia MBC Operation Hope
8645 Pacific Ave
Tacoma WA 98444
253-537-5449

Mission
Our mission objective is to aid those who are less fortunate and living at or
below the poverty level in Tacoma/Pierce County Washington . We are dedicated
to creating tools and services to help the less fortunate get back on their feet and
start more productive joyful lives