Tag: pierce county
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Manny’s Walk
Join the family of Manuel Ellis as they take a walk to remember his last moments, share what has and has not happened so far, and demands that the community can amplify. Wear a mask and bring a sign. Feel free to bring flowers to leave at the corner of 96th & Ainsworth. For more > Continue Reading
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DESPITE COVID-19 CONDITIONS, PIERCE COUNTY BEATS THE 2010 CENSUS SELF-RESPONSE RATE
Rural Pierce County communities like Buckley, South Prairie, Wilkeson, and Carbonado are often undercounted in census data. Steven Liefsen, Director of Equity and Achievement at White River School District, shared why having complete and accurate census data in rural communities he serves is so important, “We have a growing population of Hispanic families and the > Continue Reading
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Black LGBTQ+ Lives Matter
The New Generation 2.0 Presents a pride march for Black lives: Black LGBTQ+ Lives Matter Introducing guest co-host: Wes Mickens! Pride may have been canceled, but that can’t stop us! Tony McDade’s death is a cruel reminder that Black LGBTQ people are perhaps the most vulnerable of our Black brothers and sisters. Join us in > Continue Reading
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2nd Cycle’s Slo + Socially Distant Rides
We invite you to join no one for a #SLOWANDSOCIALLYDISTANT Ride! These virtual events will take place on the second and fourth Friday of the month (or any convenient time for you to ride) until our regular shop rides can resume. Simply choose your own comfortable route (or use one we’ve shared in the event > Continue Reading
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Partnering to Honor Community History: Gregory M. Tanbara, GTCF Board Alumnus
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 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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Pandemic Philanthropy: Trust Is The Key To Impact During COVID-19
“A month ago, this was just an idea.” As Cassandra Williams was figuring out how to bring her newly leased Hilltop space up to code for her “Love by the Slice” baking business, COVID-19 hit. And so did community-based inspiration. A friend’s Facebook post alerted Cassandra, a Tacoma native, to the fact that some of her neighbors were in > Continue Reading
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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 Pierce County and Greater Tacoma Community Foundation partnered for an aligned philanthropic response to emerging community needs. Together, they launched the PIERCE COUNTY CONNECTED fund, seeded with $1,750,000 > Continue Reading
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Saturday Family Support
Support for local families burdened by school closures. -Low prep food for the weekend. -Resources and supplies for kids staying home alone or families considering allowing a child to stay home alone. If you would like to donate supplies or time for Saturday school outreach, please follow this event and sound off here! You can > Continue Reading
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Beloved Outreach Homeless Feeding
Please join as we set up tables and provide food and clothing to our brothers and sisters who need our help. We are in need of Food, Jackets, blankets and hygiene product. If you would like to donate or volunteer please send me an email. If you would like to donate but don’t have the > Continue Reading
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Community Conversations Open Doors To Census Participation
“Our Elders tell us stories about the abuse our people endured during the boarding school era, when government officials would lock our children in closets for speaking their native language. To this day some choose not to shut doors in their homes. Parents attempted to hide their children during those times, so that they wouldn’t > Continue Reading