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Author: Megan Sukys
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Tacoma’s Special Energy Makes It a Great Place for Impact Investing
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Toby Levey recognized a special kind of energy at work in Tacoma not long after he moved to the region two years ago, “When you come to the Pacific Northwest, > Continue Reading
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Child Care Costs In Pierce County Threaten Families’ Financial Security
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Getting promoted cost local mother Kelly Blucher more than $1,200 a month. The raise that came with her promotion made her ineligible for the state child care benefits that > Continue Reading
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Endowment Funds Help L’Arche Tahoma Hope’s Community for the Long-Term
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L’Arche Tahoma Hope is a familiar sight at local farmers markets, offering flower baskets, plants, and vegetables. That produce is grown on six acres in rural Pierce County by members of the L’Arche community, people with > Continue Reading
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Don’t Let The Fear Of “No” Get In The Way Of Giving
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When Jan Jacobs led fundraising efforts for the Seattle-based international health innovation nonprofit, PATH, a high-tech sticker helped engage donors with the organization’s mission. Donors were invited to tour the > Continue Reading
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Making a Difference Starts with Making Connections
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Chris Harvey and Kate Larsen moved to Tacoma a little over a year ago from King and Snohomish counties. They brought with them a deep commitment to supporting their community. > Continue Reading
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Last Chance to Give (in 2018)
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Any time of the year is a great time to support good work in the community, but December is the most popular. About 30% of all contributions are made in > Continue Reading
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Rising Rates, Flat Funding: What’s at Stake?
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The good news is that Tacoma is being recognized for its quality of life. Sunset Magazine named Tacoma a “Game-Changing Place to Live” earlier this year saying, “though roasteries and vegan > Continue Reading
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Getting Stronger, Together
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In 2017, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation awarded $500,000 in single and multi-year grants to 39 nonprofit organizations through its Strengthening Pierce County program, which provides general operating support funds. These > Continue Reading
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Data-Driven Decisions from Pierce County Nonprofits
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In 2017, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation awarded $500,000 in single and multi-year grants to 39 nonprofit organizations through its Strengthening Pierce County program, which provides general operating support funds. These > Continue Reading
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Home-Grown Leadership in Pierce County
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In 2017, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation awarded $500,000 in single and multi-year grants to 39 nonprofit organizations through its Strengthening Pierce County program, which provides general operating support funds. These > Continue Reading