Please join us for the annual Power of Play Lunch at the Hotel Murano. Enjoy a delicious meal while showing your support for the Museum and early learning in our community. This action-packed hour includes stimulating conversation; a provocative presentation by keynote speaker, Laura Huerta Migus, Executive Director of the Association of Children’s Museums; and > Continue Reading
Be inspired by stories from our community and hear Rick Steves, host of Rick Steves' Europe, share his passion for helping people in need and how cultures around the world address issues like homelessness. RSVP to Rob McNair-Huff, 253-284-9096 or email, impact@mdc-hope.org.
Uniting to Unleash the Power of Philanthropy! Enjoy a day of renowned keynotes, expert panels and round table discussions, networking, camaraderie, learning and growth. Featuring: PAMELA JONES DAVIDSON, President | Davidson Gift Design - "Bettering Donor Lives and Community through Advantageous Gift Plans" ALAN PRATT, Founder | Pratt Legacy Advisors - "Generational Philanthropy" FOUNDATION POWER > Continue Reading
Learn where the candidates stand on important issues locally and globally. With John McCarthy and Eric Holdeman (Position 1), Dick Marzano and Noah Davis (Position 2), and Don Meyer and Kristin Ang (Position 4). This event is free and open to the public but space is limited, so please RSVP at the event website.
For civic-minded seniors, nonprofit board service can be a natural way to continue serving their communities in retirement. Often, however, they may find themselves feeling unprepared to benefit an organization because they lack the necessary knowledge and skills regarding the role of governance in leading organizations. This class will introduce participants to board membership and > Continue Reading
According to the CDC, productivity losses related to personal and family health problems cost U.S. employers $1,685 per employee per year or $225.8 billion annually. We know chronic diseases are on the rise among our employees. Come enjoy a nutritious breakfast, connect with fellow business leaders, and learn about strategies that you can use to > Continue Reading
Join Associated Ministries on an exciting scavenger hunt to investigate and better understand the realities of homelessness in our community. Final details of this meaningful event are still in the works. Here’s what we do know: we want you to join us! Amazing Quest: To Understand Homelessness will be a family-friendly Amazing Race-style challenge open > Continue Reading
A delicious dinner with superb wine along with exciting silent and live auctions. It's a great way to support the Tacoma Opera and have a ton of fun while doing it.
Join us for this inspirational gathering as we celebrate Nourish Pierce County, share our vision for the future and raise critical funds to continue our mission of providing nutritious food and support services to people in need with compassion, dignity and respect. While the luncheon itself is free, there will be a request for donations > Continue Reading
Our 5th annual Brewers & Builders craft beer and cider tasting event will be held at Cheney Stadium. Live music, food, raffles, and beer pong! Come join us as we bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. Your ticket includes entry to the Summit Club at Cheney Stadium, > Continue Reading
Tickets cost $45.00 and should be purchase in increments of $45.00. For example, the total for 1 ticket would be $45.00, the total for 2 tickets would be $90.00, the total for 3 tickets would be $135.00, and so on. Since we are near capacity you must call for ticket availability. 253-581-8687.
Fighting for Dreams that Matter: Honoring Tacoma's Civil Rights Pioneers UPS Memorial Fieldhouse
Save the Date For more information email event@kwacares.org or call 253-538-8369
The community is invited to attend a free screening of the newly released film Wasted! The Story of Food Waste. The 90 minute film will begin at 6:30pm and will be followed by a brief discussion highlighting local community groups working to create a more resilient and sustainable food system. Refreshments provided. This event is > Continue Reading
Jeff first traveled to Russia in 2010 with a fellow Saint Martin's professor and a group of students before returning in 2013 as a Fulbright Scholar. He lived and taught at Petrozavodsk State University (an overnight train ride northeast from St. Petersburg). He met no politicians on his travels (well, a couple of mayors), but > Continue Reading
Celebrate five new public art pieces along the Prairie Line Trail. The artwork interprets the history of this historic rail corridor. Meet behind 7 Seas Brewery, 2101 Jefferson Ave.
Together We Rise! You help support Tacoma's youth! Join us for our annual fundraiser. We are making our mark by building strong people with useful skills! Join us for a light dinner with drinks and dessert. There will be hand crafted items on auction including some of our boats!
This is not a fundraiser but please register today to reserve your seat. This community-wide event is always booked to capacity. If you would like to sit at the same table with friends, family or colleagues, you may also reserve their seats. Just remember to include their names, organization, titles, email addresses and lunch preference > Continue Reading
Presenting awards in 4 categories: Advocacy, Community Impact, Innovation, Sustainability
New exhibit honoring Tacoma's unsung heroes who have worked for social justice and civil rights. Curated by Brendan Balaam Funded by a grant from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Share your Abundance in support of Emergency Food Network! This year’s event will feature a delicious dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, and a meaningful opportunity to give so no person goes hungry. Proceeds from this special night will provide emergency food for low-income children, adults and seniors in Pierce County. RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY! > Continue Reading
Join us for the 19th annual Beautiful Tables Showcase. The showcase honors Eulalie Wagner, the former owner and visionary behind Lakewold Gardens, who is duly noted as a consummate gardener and hostess. Her elegant soirees are legendary and this event evokes her gracious spirit while offering the visitor ideas to continue the tradition of entertaining > Continue Reading
Since 2012 we have been bringing together new and existing donors and partners to hear about the latest successes and challenges facing the growing number of housing and service programs provided by Associated Ministries. We hope you will join us for breakfast to learn about what we all can continue to to do as we > Continue Reading
Celebrate with Downtown on the Go Keynote Speakers: Cathy Reines, Koz Development and Sarah Lovell, TOD Manager, Sound Transit Tickets are available through the Tacoma-Pierce county Chamber website. Corporate tables are available at $500. For more info, contact Kristinaw@downtownonthego.org or 253-682-1738 Nominations for the Transportation Innovator Awards are being accepted through October 20, 2017.
Take Action! Join us for a day of learning and relationship building focused on preparing residents of Tacoma to improve our communities through collaborative, equitable, grass-roots initiatives. Content: In response to community input, this event is themed around ‘Community Action’ and is designed to give participants tangible, actionable strategies to improve our communities.