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DESPITE COVID-19 CONDITIONS, PIERCE COUNTY BEATS THE 2010 CENSUS SELF-RESPONSE RATE
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Rural Pierce County communities like Buckley, South Prairie, Wilkeson, and Carbonado are often undercounted in census data. Steven Liefsen, Director of Equity and Achievement at White River School District, shared > Continue Reading
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Partnering for Lifelong Learning: Pierce County Library Foundation, GTCF Agency Fundholders
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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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Social Emotional Learning Helps Kids Navigate COVID-19 Disruptions
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Sharing is usually something adults encourage kids to practice. That’s why Tess Guerrero understood how strange it sounded when she explained to a student that they couldn’t share their supplies > Continue Reading
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Partnering to Honor Community History: Gregory M. Tanbara, GTCF Board Alumnus
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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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Pandemic Philanthropy: Trust Is The Key To Impact During COVID-19
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“A month ago, this was just an idea.” As Cassandra Williams was figuring out how to bring her newly leased Hilltop space up to code for her “Love by the > Continue Reading
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PIERCE COUNTY CONNECTED Spotlight: Helping Neighbors Have A Home To Stay Safe
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As the public health response to COVID-19 in Pierce County escalated on March 13, 2020, United Way of Pierce County and Greater Tacoma Community Foundation partnered for an aligned philanthropic > Continue Reading
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PIERCE COUNTY CONNECTED Spotlight: Working Together To Feed Our Neighbors
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PIERCE COUNTY FOOD ACCESS: The Need, Resources, and How You Can Help As the public health response to COVID-19 in Pierce County escalated on March 13, 2020, United Way of > Continue Reading
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Local Organizations Encourage 2020 Census Participation While Responding to COVID-19
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Since December 2019, more than 40 organizations received funding for census outreach through GTCF, thanks to a grant from the State of Washington Office of Financial Management. In response to > Continue Reading
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Partnering to Support Military Families: Madigan Foundation, GTCF Agency Fundholder
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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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Charitable Giving Incentives From The CARES Act
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COVID-19 and the necessary public health measures to address it are having a huge impact on the normal operations of nonprofits and community service providers in Pierce County and > Continue Reading