Get up close and personal with Tacoma's affordable housing scene on our immersive walking tour! Experience the real face of affordability as we explore key initiatives, capped off with a dynamic reception hosted with Tacoma Housing Authority. Experience firsthand how affordable housing transforms lives and strengthens our city. Starting location will be announced soon!
Join us for Wednesday Woodworking - Open Shop Hours! We are opening our doors to the public this winter to offer Open Shop Hours - an opportunity to work on your own woodworking project, using our state-of-the-art facilities. Gain access to our working wood shop, complete with SawStop table saw, band saws, miter saw, belt > Continue Reading
Dive into the heart of America's housing crisis with "UNZIPPED: An Autopsy of American Inequality." From the award-winning writer & director, Colin K. Gray, produced by The Sibs and executive produced by Lucy Liu, UNZIPPED: An Autopsy of American Inequality is a searing exposé of the growing affordable housing crisis in America. This intimate feature > Continue Reading
Join us virtually for an insightful coffee chat with an experienced affordable housing developer as we delve into the intricacies of developing affordable housing in Pierce County. In this casual and informative conversation, we'll explore the development process, from initial planning and funding to construction and completion. Learn about the challenges and opportunities of creating > Continue Reading
Join us virtually for "Safe and Stable: Supporting Children and Families through Affordable Housing," an insightful event highlighting the critical role of affordable housing in promoting the well-being of children and families. This engaging discussion will feature experts, advocates, and community leaders sharing strategies and resources to address housing instability and create nurturing environments for > Continue Reading
Items repaired for FREE by skilled volunteer fixers. Fix-it Nights will be at Tacoma Public Library - Moore Branch from 10/5/2023 to 3/28/2024. The same hours will continue with every Thursday 4pm - 5:30pm Items you can bring to Fix-it Nights: *Vacuums *Lamps *Clothing and textiles for sewing and mending *Furniture and other items for > Continue Reading
Join us on May 9th at Edison Square for a celebratory reception to close out Affordable Housing Week! This event will take place from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM and promises an evening of networking, community building, and advocacy. As we reflect on the week's events and discussions, we aim to galvanize support for increased > Continue Reading
Tacoma Little Theatre presents a "Pay what you can" performance of Almost, Maine, on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:30pm! Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States—it’s almost in Canada. It almost doesn’t exist because its residents never got around to getting organized so it’s just…Almost. > Continue Reading
Join us for a dynamic event focusing on the vital role of community land trusts (CLTs) in providing affordable housing solutions, particularly for BIPOC communities in Pierce County. Following the panel discussion, esteemed state elected officials will gather for a Legislative Forum, sharing their insights on supporting black developers and CLTs. Community members, advocates, policymakers, > Continue Reading
Join us for an engaging event highlighting the crucial role of community land trusts (CLTs) in offering affordable housing solutions, especially for BIPOC communities in Pierce County. Our esteemed panelists will delve into the challenges black developers encounter when establishing CLTs, covering topics from initial support and formation to cultivating a black economy, facilitating housing > Continue Reading
