Trinity Youth Summer Service Expedition - Lots of Sweat and Smiles!
Our Trinity Middle School and High School Youth joined forces with a bunch of adult volunteers and found plenty of service to do right here in Tacoma. Each day began at the Bryant Neighborhood Center, where they prepared our hearts, minds, and bodyies for the day. Then they headed out to our service projects supporting community organizations all over Pierce County that do important work. In the afternoons, they participated in awesome adventure activities. And, finally, at each days end, they returned to the BNC to reflect and wrap up their day together.
The “Why” of this work was “Learning to walk in the way of Jesus through serving others and allowing Jesus to transform us through the people we meet and projects we participate in.” The kids - and adults - found joy in both the service and the play, and met great people all over our city!
2026 Growing Together Auction on May 8th such a success!
Your Generosity Made A
Record Breaking Difference!
To our amazing community, THANK YOU for making our recent auction a huge success! Your enthusiasm, generosity, and community spirit made it a truly special event. With your help, we raised $51,000 and counting!
Every dollar will make a meaningful difference to our people, partners and programs.
A Standing Ovation for Our Donors, Volunteers & Supporters
We couldn’t have done it without the amazing businesses and individuals who gave their time, talent, and treasures.
Thank you to Sunrise Rotary and CPIN for their generous sponsorship
Thank you to our donors for your generous support
Thank you to our volunteers for making everything run smoothly
Thank YOU for showing up and giving back
Trinity "Flowers" the Cross on Easter Sunday!
As a part of Trinity’s April 5th Easter celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, we covered our large wooden cross with greenery and brightly colored flowers. This tradition is one of our favorites, and, once again, It was a stunning display of Life and Beauty! Thank you to everyone who brought flowers from their home gardens or bought flowers to share!
Many Coats Collected on Palm Sunday!
Many coats were generously donated on Palm Sunday for our friends at our Thursday Night Free Community Meal and Front Door Assistance Ministry Friends.
Thanks to All for Another Lovely Makers Market!
It took many hands to create another beautiful and bustling collection of treats and treasures. We’re thankful for everyone’s hard work and for the generous shoppers who supported our local artists and craftspeople!
BNC Hires Arthur Fleming as Community Engagement Coordinator
The BNC is excited to welcome Arthur as the Bryant Neighborhood Center’s new Community Engagement Coordinator! Thanks to a renewed partnership with Hilltop Heritage and the support of Tacoma Sunrise Rotary, this new role allows Arthur to spend time on campus as a mentor and support for students—whether it’s being a listening ear at lunch or helping in AVID classrooms, he’ll use these connections to bring back valuable insight to the BNC and shape programs that directly meet the needs of our youth, keeping them engaged both academically and socially.
Arthur is new to Tacoma and eager to dive in. With experience as an AmeriCorps volunteer, a Certified Peer Counselor, and a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee, he brings compassion, authenticity, and dedication to his work. In his free time, he officiates youth sports across Pierce County and is passionate about holistic wellbeing, fitness, reading, and meditation. We’re thrilled to have him on the team and can’t wait to see the positive impact he’ll make with students and families in our community.
Thank You for Another Succcessful BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
The Bryant Neighborhood Center kicked off the new school year with our annual Back to School Night! Neighbors and partners came together for an evening of connection, free resources, a BBQ dinner and more
Trinity Youth to FAST FOR TACOMA on September 13-14
July 28 Hilltop Block Party - BNC/Hilltop Action Committee
July 28th, 6-8 pm Join us for a lively Hilltop Block Party!
Learn about Hilltop Action Coalition’s efforts, enjoy Grillmaster Gary’s BBQ, music, and a free clothing swap!
Medical Teams International Dental Clinic Returned on June 4!
We were blessed to host the MTI Dental Clinic van at our church on June 4, a follow-up from their March visit! Through their incredible work, people in our community received much-needed dental care, and left with a smile. We are grateful for the dedicated team at MTI and their commitment to serving others. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this outreach possible!
Annual BNC Growing Together Auction a Great Success!
Medical Teams International Dental Clinic Returned on June 4!
We were blessed to host the MTI Dental Clinic van at our church this week! Through their incredible work, 10 individuals in our community received much-needed dental care, and left with a smile. We are grateful for the dedicated team at MTI and their commitment to serving others. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this outreach possible!
Welcome to Malinda! Our new Director of Youth & Family ministry!
Malinda is arriving in Tacoma the last week of January, and we are looking forward to getting to know her and work alongside her!
Neighborhood Abundance Partner Field Trips
October is Neighborhood Abundance month, where we will highlight how we are formed by our relational work in our neighborhood. Sign up today for our Partner Field Trips - a great way to put faces and names with some of the BNC's Partners. And feel free to sign up for as many as you would like!
TOUR THE NEW BRYANT MONTESSORI
Tuesday, October 15th, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Join Principal Neil O’Brien as he leads a tour and discusses how supporting educational efforts supports the whole neighborhood. KID-FRIENDLY.
JOURNEY INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Saturday, October 19th, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Join other pairs of Trinity/BNC folk to fan out into the neighborhood armed with flowers, bus passes, and BNC flyers that will serve as "tools for conversation" with neighbors in the community. Unlimited participants. KID-FRIENDLY.
PLAY TO LEARN
Monday, October 21st, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Bring your families to participate in Play to Learn's preschool program and then join Alyssa Tongue (Chief Learning Experiences Officer) and Charleen Balansay (Associate Director of Play to Learn) to discuss the value of elevating PLAY as a community development strategy. Unlimited participants. KID-FRIENDLY.
HILLTOP ACTION COALITION
Monday, October 21st, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Attend a regular HAC meeting, followed by a facilitated conversation with Tara Newton (HAC Executive Director) and Joel Zylstra discussing, "What does advocacy look like for the Bryant Neighborhood community and what are issues that would be helpful to be aware of?" Unlimited participants.
ON YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD ABUNDANCE DAY OF PRAYER
Saturday, October 26th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A WALKING TOUR AND "BRYANT NEIGHBORHOOD STORIES"
Sunday, October 27th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bryant Neighborhood native and friend of Trinity and the BNC, Reverend Brendan Nelson, will be leading a 90 minute community tour after church. Limited to 15 participants.
STONE SOUP LUNCH AND REPORT BACK
Sunday, November 3rd, during and after worship
Summer at the BNC with Neighbor Camp
Last week's Neighbor Camp with partners from SAMI, SOTA, and IDEA Schools, Remakery and Toolbox Labs was amazing! What an fantastic week full of high quality STEAM activities with 32 happy campers and 28 Counselors and Camp staff. Everything we hoped and dreamed for how the BNC would bless the community when the idea of the BNC was just a seed of an idea! Thank you all!
Trinity Youth Collect 325lbs of Food!
During their Summer Service Expedition at the end of June, Trinity Youth collected 325.5 pounds of non perishable food for Hilltop FED. Good job, Youth!
Closed on July 4th and 5th
The office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th for the holiday.
Vote for the BNC - Best of Pierce County
The BNC has been nominated Best Nonprofit Organization in Pierce County presented by the Tacoma News Tribune!
Go to the "Best of Pierce County" site and vote for us daily! Click on "Services" and then "Nonprofit Organization." Scroll down to select Bryant Neighborhood Center. Voting ends 07/08/24.
Sign up for Neighbor Camp!
Calling all 1st-5th graders! Be part of an amazing STEM and Arts day camp this summer!
