GTCF Will Be Closed From November 25-29, 2024

Category: Strengthening Pierce County

Apr
8

Partnering to Support Military Families: Madigan Foundation, GTCF Agency Fundholder

Filed Under: Strengthening Pierce County - Posted @ 4:20pm

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 > Continue Reading

Nov
13

Partnering for Youth Voice: GTCF Youth Philanthropy Board

Filed Under: Strengthening Pierce County - Posted @ 2:54pm

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 > Continue Reading

Sep
12

Partnering for Census 2020: Dr. Ali Modarres, Director of Urban Studies – University of Washington Tacoma

Filed Under: Census 2020,Strengthening Pierce County - Posted @ 9:13am

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 > Continue Reading

May
8

Partnering for Census 2020: Philanthropy Northwest, Kiran Ahuja

Filed Under: Strengthening Pierce County - Posted @ 4:08pm

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

Mar
7

6 Tips From Pierce County Organizations for Attracting and Retaining Volunteers

Filed Under: Strengthening Pierce County - Posted @ 10:49am

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

Jan
9

Hiring Locally Strengthens Local Organizations

Filed Under: Strengthening Pierce County,Vibrant Community - Posted @ 9:15pm

  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

Oct
11

Partnering for the Whole Child: Tacoma Public Schools

Filed Under: Expanded Learning,Strengthening Pierce County,Vibrant Community - Posted @ 10:43am

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

Oct
11

Health Care Careers Pathway Opens for Tacoma Students

Filed Under: Philanthropy,Strengthening Pierce County,Uncategorized - Posted @ 10:31am

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

Jan
3

Getting Stronger, Together

Filed Under: Strengthening Pierce County - Posted @ 6:09pm

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

Dec
29

Data-Driven Decisions from Pierce County Nonprofits

Filed Under: Strengthening Pierce County - Posted @ 1:39pm

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