MISSION
The Bryant Neighborhood Center serves as a community hub to link local residents with high quality resources, where young minds learn and grow, relationships are formed, and basic needs are met while amplifying residents’ vision for the community.
BNC VISION
The vision of the BNC is a diverse, connected, and empowered Bryant Neighborhood, with neighbors actively participating in the development of a healthy, just, and sustainable community.
It started with listening.
The Bryant Neighborhood Center was inspired by a yearlong series of listening sessions hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church. Trinity has a long tradition of responding to community needs, and we invited our neighbors, congregation members, local organizations, and residents to talk with us about what the Bryant Neighborhood needs. Questions included, “What do you love most about our neighborhood?” and “What facilities or programs would you love to see?” Three requests from the neighbors rose up: 1.) A safe place for kids; 2.) A gathering place for the community; and 3.) A trusted place to receive help for critical needs.
We opened our doors wider.
With the rejuvenation of our aging building, we have created a safe and lively community hub that offers even more resources to our neighbors.
Our fresh space offers open, multi-use rooms available for youth and adult programming and community gatherings.
The new Center is suited for a diverse array of programming needs.
the existing half-court gym
tables for board games
an open and crowd-friendly kitchen
flexible seating arrangements for large group presentations, small group conversations, and space for confidential meetings
the bryant neighborhood center is rooted in collaborative partnerships where the space itself is a vital community asset
VALUES
Place Matters
We value our place on the corner of 6th and Grant within the Bryant Neighborhood on the Hilltop of Tacoma, and have committed ourselves to the people of this neighborhood.
Authenticity
We value and commit ourselves to living in a manner that disarms those around us by being transparent and truthful about our individual and collective condition.
Dignity
We value every person as created in God’s image and, therefore, we treat them with respect, we speak to them with kindness, and we love them with understanding.
Contribution
We value each person’s ability to give of themselves, believing that with a diversity of gifts we are made more whole.
Mutual Transformation
We value the impact of relationships and the transformation that can take place when people are able to walk alongside one another and share life together.