Relationships Build Resilience
Pierce County Connects for a Robust Community
As a community foundation, GTCF believes the greatest asset any community has is its relationships. The May 2026 edition of the Strategic Gazette highlights what GTCF is learning from the leaders, networks, and donors who are building a more resilient Pierce County, now and for generations to come.
Read MoreNetworks Help Communities Move Forward Together
Networks—groups of people and organizations connected by shared values, vision, and actions—are proving to be one of the most powerful tools communities have to stay resilient in challenging times.
Learn MoreReally Make A Difference With A Required Minimum Distribution
With limited dollars and staff, Pierce County nonprofits really make a difference. That’s why Sheri Tonn and her husband, Jeff, chose to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution with the Required Minimum Distribution from their IRA. Find out how you can Really Make A Difference with your retirement accounts.
Learn MoreLeadership Lessons for A Growing Community
To help Pierce County thrive as it grows, local leaders need to rapidly adapt to keep the good things going while addressing emerging challenges and opportunities. GTCF invited four local leaders, all who grew up in Pierce County, to share lessons from their success and failures on what it takes to help a growing community thrive.
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