Author: Joe Hunich
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PIERCE COUNTY CONNECTED Spotlight: Working Together To Feed Our Neighbors
PIERCE COUNTY FOOD ACCESS: The Need, Resources, and How You Can Help As the public health response to COVID-19 in Pierce County escalated on March 13, 2020, United Way of > Continue Reading
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Local Organizations Encourage 2020 Census Participation While Responding to COVID-19
Since December 2019, more than 40 organizations received funding for census outreach through GTCF, thanks to a grant from the State of Washington Office of Financial Management. In response to > Continue Reading
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Partnering to Support Military Families: Madigan Foundation, GTCF Agency Fundholder
Over the past 38 years, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has seen Pierce County grow and change, but what has remained constant is the passion people bring to building a thriving > Continue Reading
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Partnering to Leave A Legacy: Wayne Williams, GTCF Legacy Society Member
Over the past 38 years, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has seen Pierce County grow and change, but what has remained constant is the passion people bring to building a thriving > Continue Reading
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Parents See the Difference Caring Adults Make for Their Students
Members of the Vision Step team at Edison Elementary School marched into the cafeteria as they wrapped up their after-school step dance session on a recent afternoon. As the girls > Continue Reading
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Partnering To Inspire Young Women – T’wina Nobles, Ladies First
Over the past 38 years, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has seen Pierce County grow and change, but what has remained constant is the passion people bring to building a thriving > Continue Reading
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Every Adult Can Build Youth Resilience and Help Students Thrive
During the end-of-school hustle and bustle on a recent afternoon at Tacoma’s Reed Elementary School, a group of students gathered around Gary Lowery. He sat on the steps of a > Continue Reading
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Simple Strategies Help Students (and Adults) Move Through Challenging Emotions
An easy way to soothe stress is right at your fingertips. Using your forefinger, slowly draw a sideways figure 8 in the air. Breathe in as you move your finger > Continue Reading
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Partnering to Connect Diverse Leaders: Beth Boggs, American Leadership Forum of Tacoma-Pierce County
Over the past 39 years, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has seen Pierce County grow and change, but what has remained constant is the passion people bring to building a thriving > Continue Reading
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Warm Greetings, 3 Breaths, And A Constitution Help Students Thrive
When the bell rang on a recent Tuesday afternoon at Jennie Reed Elementary School, the halls were filled with students in neat, single-file lines. Each line moved in a different > Continue Reading