Join us for a conversation with Governor Jay Inslee and Mayor Marilyn Strickland, as they share their observations on the challenges confronting Washington State and the City of Tacoma today. We live in uncertain times and our institutions are facing unprecedented challenges. We will discuss how our region factors in to the national conversation about > Continue Reading
Benefiting: Mountain View Community Center Join us a we celebrate another successful year! Please RSVP by March 1, 2017.
Join other HopeGivers in our community in making a positive impact for those facing the challenges of poverty – hunger, homelessness and addiction. We know change is possible when we offer help within the context of healing relationships. You can offer a healing relationship that leads to hope and true life transformation for those we > Continue Reading
Deborah Hammond and Florence Sandler traveled to Iran in 2016: Deborah traveled with a group of Peace Corps alumni, and Florence Sandler, road scholar. The focus of both trips was art, architecture, culture, and history. The guest speakers will talk about the beauty and legacy of Iran’s fascinating culture. Deborah and Florence will also share > Continue Reading
Please join us for the 7th Annual Angels on Earth Luncheon benefiting Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care. Wednesday, March 15th. Donation requested at event - please consider $100 or more. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mimi Pattison, Medical Director, Franciscan Hospice & Palliative Care For information on sponsoring, attending or becoming a sponsor, please contact Franciscan Foundation at > Continue Reading
Free and open to everyone! In Tacoma and throughout the US, the issue of wasted food is much bigger than most people realize. Each year, the average Tacoman throws away 300 lbs. of once edible food, and the average family of four spends $1,600 on food that goes to waste. This not only wastes money > Continue Reading
Lakewold gardens is please to present our 2017 “Learn in the Garden” lecture series. As a key element in our mission, this program was designed to help educate, train and involve our local community members. Each class includes an hour lecture given by an expert in their field followed by two hours of hands-on learning > Continue Reading
Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue & Planning the Children’s Garden Learn about the feathered creatures inhabiting our neighborhoods and forests, and the good work by Raindancer, a non-profit organization in Olympia. Using prepared flats, Explorers will learn how to plant seeds using techniques that will be used when they start crops next month in the Children’s > Continue Reading
Communities in Schools of Puyallup Planting Seeds of Success Breakfast & Auction
The Champions Breakfast will be an inspirational experience featuring firsthand stories from students and Clover Park High School (CPHS) principals, Tim Stults and Rene McCord. CPHS alumni, Michael Tuncap, will MC the event. There is no charge at the door and a call for support will be made at the end of the event. All > Continue Reading