by Development Team | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Before there was Rod’s House: In the winter of 2006, a young girl stepped in from the cold and walked through the door of a small local non-profit agency, For A Better Tomorrow. She had a small, simple request. She just wanted a hair tie or something she could...
by Development Team | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Resource Center now offers free life skills classes for young people ages 13-24. The Resource Center started hosting life skills classes every other Thursday. Young adults can join at 11:00 AM, while youth are invited to participate at 3:00 PM. These classes are...
by Samantha Armijo | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Slow summer funds and inflation have hit us hard. Donations are low, but the needs are rising. As temperatures rise this summer, donations to Rod’s House have taken a sharp downturn. The drop in funds is caused in part by rising costs for food, gas, and basic living...
by Samantha Armijo | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
On a blistering hot day, a young person’s quiet gratitude reminded us why every simple need matters. Recently, we were reminded how a need as simple as a bottle of water can hold deep meaning. In the middle of a scorching triple-digit day, one of our team...
by Samantha Armijo | May 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Get Ready for Fan Fest Northwest: A Celebration of Fandom That Makes a Difference A Yakima Comic Con, where proceeds go to young people experiencing homelessness. What is Fan Fest Northwest? Fan Fest Northwest is a “Comic Con” event coming to Yakima, but it’s more...
by Samantha Armijo | Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Staff Highlight:Rod’s House Executive Director Asunción “Chon” Marquez Written by Valencia McNatt Interview: February 2025 Q: How long have you been Executive Director at Rod’s House, and what brought you here?Chon Marquez: “I’m coming up on my two-year mark in...
