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Author: Joe Hunich
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Spark Grants Light Up Communities
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It all started with a conversation. Sandra Smith, a real estate agent from Buckley, says she was talking with her teenage daughter and a group of classmates about a > Continue Reading
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Partnering For Generosity Across Generations: The Nist Family
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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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White River Community Grants Support Access & Celebrate Local History
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Longtime Buckley resident Marydale Brooks was a quiet philanthropist who worked closely with community members to support special opportunities in the White River community. When Marydale passed away in 2018, her > Continue Reading
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Site Visits: Seeing is Believing
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When Bill and Nancy Smith walked into the new Eastside Community Center at the recent grand opening, they could hardly believe what they were seeing. “Our perception of what the community > Continue Reading
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Partnering for Food Security: Nourish Pierce County
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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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Unleashing Philanthropic Potential through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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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 > Continue Reading
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Partnering for the Whole Child: Tacoma Public Schools
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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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Health Care Careers Pathway Opens for Tacoma Students
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Lois Bernstein is always looking for ways to connect her community to healthcare resources. As Chief Community Executive with Multicare Health System, she oversees programs such as the Center for Healthy > Continue Reading
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Community Health Fair Inspires Medical Professionals to Explore School-Based Health Centers
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Getting sports physicals for all five of her children is usually a huge undertaking for Shirley Sagapolu. “We normally go to a free clinic, since the physicals aren’t covered by > Continue Reading
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Local Nonprofits Respond to Immigrant and Refugee Needs
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Back in July, GTCF issued three responsive grants to provide immediate resources for legal services and ongoing individual supports for local immigrants. Tacoma Community House, Colectiva Legal del Pueblo, and > Continue Reading