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Partnering for Higher Education Scholarships: Xavier Cooper, GTCF Fundholder
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
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“Fill Out the D@?? Form”, and Other Ways Pierce County Groups are Raising Awareness of the 2020 Census
The Tacoma Urban League website offers T-shirts and sweatshirts with the phrase “Fill Out the D@?? Form” emblazoned on the front. It’s one of the many ways the Black Caucus > Continue Reading
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THE SPY BEHIND HOME PLATE movie with director Q&A in Tacoma
The Grand Cinema will be screening THE SPY BEHIND HOME PLATE for one day only: Tuesday, September 3 at 1:15pm and 6:40pm. There will be a Skype Q&A in-theater after > Continue Reading
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Laughter and Food Build Community at Kain Tayo! Filipino Fiesta
Tacoma-based arts organizer Clarissa Grace Gines and local chef Jan Parker struggled to find events in Pierce County that celebrated their Filipino heritage. After years of driving to Seattle > Continue Reading
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Expanded Learning Opportunites Lead to Growth for Students and the Adults Who Work With Them
Students and parents from 12 Elementary Schools in Tacoma celebrated a school year worth of Expanded Learning Opportunities with an event at Edison Elementary on May 30. The students showcases > Continue Reading
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Partnering For Philanthropy: Bob Pittman, Professional Advisor
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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GTCF Youth Philanthropy Board Takes the Lead in Improving Community Connections for Justice-Involved Youth
Since 2011, GTCF’s Youth Philanthropy Board (YPB) has provided young people in Pierce County an opportunity to identify, explore, and address their concerns for their community by using philanthropic > Continue Reading
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Child Care Costs In Pierce County Threaten Families’ Financial Security
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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Local Girls ‘Step’ Into Leadership Roles After School
The Vision Step Team after-school program at Sheridan Elementary almost never came to be. When only three girls signed up at the beginning of the year, Coach Chelsea McElory said > Continue Reading
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Failure is a Necessity for Youth in Alchemy’s Skate In School Program
As his knee hit the ground, Alex Miles quickly tucked and rolled from forearm to shoulder, immediately popping up to his feet and right back onto his skateboard. “I don’t > Continue Reading