Tag: diversity
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GTCF Youth Philanthropy Board Engages in Dialogue Many Adults Won’t
Racial differences split GTCF’s Youth Philanthropy Board (YPB) in two at a recent meeting. It wasn’t a rift in the group. Breaking into discussion groups according to racial identity was part of a facilitated exercise to support deeper reflection about how racism shows up in our community. “Noticing how I don’t have the same > 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 community. Sharing community knowledge and stories about our lived experiences builds everyone’s ability to make a positive impact. In our latest annual book of Pierce > Continue Reading
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Queer Career Social
The Queer Career Social is back and BIGGER than ever! Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community who is seeking employment? Do you need help with your interview attire? Join us on Wednesday, September 18th from 11am-1pm at People’s Community Center for the Queer Career Social. This event is FREE and open to the > Continue Reading
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Laughter and Food Build Community at Kain Tayo! Filipino Fiesta
Tacoma-based arts organizer Clarissa Grace Gines and local chef Jan Parker struggled to find events in Pierce County that celebrated their Filipino heritage. After years of driving to Seattle to attend events, they recently applied for – and received – a Spark Grant to help create their own event locally. Kain Tayo!, which translates > Continue Reading
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3 Best Selling Authors of YA at Lincoln High School
Authors of Young Adult Literature, Ibi Zoboi, Tiffany D. Jackson and Maurene Goo will be coming to speak at Lincoln High School Auditorium on May 10th, 2019. Books will be sold and author meet & greet will be from 2:05-2:30 in the Lincoln High School Library. This event will be attended by students, staff, teachers > Continue Reading
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Unleashing Philanthropic Potential through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Philanthropic leaders from around the region embraced the potential for greater donor diversity at the South Sound Philanthropy Summit in September. Hosted by two volunteer-led organizations, AFP South Sound and South Sound Planned Giving Council, the Summit brought together development professionals, allied professionals, professional advisers, and philanthropists for a day of education and networking. > Continue Reading