Ways to Help
Youth | Young Adult Mentoring
Youth | Young Adult Mentoring
Youth | Young Adult Mentoring
Support System
Located on the second floor of Northtown Mall, our Community Care Education and Empowerment Center provides a safe, welcoming space for youth and young adults daily from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, a critical time when many young people need connection and support.
We are seeking volunteers who are committed to engaging with this population, building trust, and helping young people navigate complex systems.
Volunteers must be willing to complete peer support pre-training through the Washington State LMS system and pass a background check.
This is an opportunity to meet youth where they are, offer guidance, and be part of creating pathways to support, stability, and connection.
To get involved, please contact us.
Community Care Care Center
Youth | Young Adult Mentoring
Youth | Young Adult Mentoring
Community Care Center
The Community Care Center is a low-barrier, self-service space designed to provide access to prevention tools, information, and community resources. While individuals can independently explore supports such as Addiction Help Finder and other local services, we recognize that access alone is not enough.
Community needs connection.
The purpose of this space is to offer a welcoming, supportive presence where individuals can connect with someone who will listen without judgment, provide guidance, and help them navigate available resources when needed.
This is not a clinical setting. It is a place for conversation, connection, and support, where people can take the next step at their own pace.
Special Events
Youth | Young Adult Mentoring
Special Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Gabriel’s Challenge is looking for volunteers to support our community forums, coalition meetings, and ongoing community engagement efforts.
Volunteers play an important role in helping create spaces where connection, conversation, and solutions can happen.
Opportunities include:
Assisting with event setup and tear down
Supporting community forums and coalition meetings
Taking and organizing meeting notes
Helping with outreach and spreading the word
Supporting coordination and organization behind the scenes
This is an opportunity to be part of a community-driven effort focused on connection, collaboration, and real-time solutions.
Whether you are looking to contribute your time, build experience, or support meaningful work in the community, there is a place for you here.
A COMMUNITY RESOURCE
Community Education and Empowerment Center
A place where community, connection, and access come together. Located on the second floor near the former Sears entrance, Gabriel’s Challenge has created a dedicated community space at Northtown Mall designed to bring people, partners, and resources together in one accessible location.
This welcoming third space, aligned with the Washington Thriving framework, reflects Gabriel Fensler’s vision of having information, connection, and support in one place. This is not a service clinic. It is a place for connection, conversation, and coordination.
Here, you may find:
- Community forums and public conversations
- Resource fairs and partner engagement
- Opportunities to connect with organizations and supports
- Space for youth, families, and community voice to be heard
- Collaborative meetings focused on improving systems and access
Our goal is to create a visible, welcoming environment where community and systems come together to strengthen pathways to care and support. To book the space for recovery groups, meetings, or life groups, email info@@GabrielsChallenge.org
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