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Author: Joe Hunich
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Partnering to Leave a Legacy: Elaine Stafford & Shelby Clayson
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At Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, we’ve seen how much more we can accomplish when we work together. Since 1981, community members have shared their commitment to a thriving Pierce County > Continue Reading
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6 Tips From Pierce County Organizations for Attracting and Retaining Volunteers
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Tacoma Community Boat Builders’ crew of 36 volunteer mentors were recently named Pierce County Volunteer Group of the year. In 2018, the group collectively served over 4,100 hours building boats > Continue Reading
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KBTC Uses Marbles, Paint, and Dr. Seuss to Make After-school Science Fun
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On a recent afternoon at Jennie Reed Elementary School, first-grader Sadie’Sade was one of about a dozen students using a tray filled with paint and marbles to try to create > Continue Reading
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Sparking Change Starts With Seeing The Need
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Seventeen year-old Caleb Kamalu was volunteering at F.U.N Food Bank in his hometown of University Place when he noticed food bank staff struggling to explain something to a customer. > Continue Reading
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Morning Art Teaches Tacoma Students About Making Choices
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On a recent Tuesday morning, Sasha, a third-grader at Tacoma’s Fawcett Elementary, created a sumi ink painting while catching up with a few of her best friends before school started. > Continue Reading
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Partnering For An Engaged Community: Bill & Della Robertson
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At Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, we’ve seen how much more we can accomplish when we work together. Since 1981, community members have shared their commitment to a thriving Pierce County > Continue Reading
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Expanded Learning Opportunities Help Students Learn Empathy and Cooperation
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Standing at the door to their school gymnasium, Caleb and his classmates giggled playfully in a huddle. “Remember your audience can see you, so you are on stage now,” their > Continue Reading
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Hiring Locally Strengthens Local Organizations
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As a high school math teacher in Tacoma, Tim Herron developed the Act Six initiative in 2002 to help his students succeed in college and return to lead in their > Continue Reading
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Partnering to Build Community Philanthropy: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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At Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, we’ve seen how much more we can accomplish when we work together. Since 1981, community members have shared their commitment to a thriving Pierce County > Continue Reading
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Young Leaders Bring Diverse Experiences and Vision to GTCF’s Youth Philanthropy Board
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Sometimes it can take a while for a new group to feel comfortable working together. One thing GTCF Program Director Janece Levien appreciates about the new members of this year’s > Continue Reading