Your Guide to Washington’s 2024 Legislative Session

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As we delve into the session, FFTS is closely monitoring a range of critical education policy issues. Our commitment is to provide continual analysis and commentary on the developments each week, advocating for policies that align with our policy platform.

Pierce County Exec’s Veto Will Harm Pierce County Kids. There Was Another Way

The Community Needs Fund was more than just a budgetary line item; it represented a beacon of hope and support for those at the grassroots level, tirelessly working to uplift our neighborhoods. The proposed fund, part of the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget, was slated to invest $1.27 million into the community, a much-needed lifeline for programs addressing homelessness, food insecurity, and senior citizen support among other urgent needs.

Partnerships with Purpose: Announcing Recipients of $1.2 Million Challenge Grant

WSAC Regional Challenge Grant

The Foundation for Tacoma Students (FFTS) is proud to announce the awarding of 20 grants totaling $575,000 to local organizations through the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) fund. In partnership with Pierce County, these grants will support critical out-of-school programs for youth who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

FFTS Partners with County to Fund Expanded Learning Opportunities

The Foundation for Tacoma Students (FFTS) is proud to announce the awarding of 20 grants totaling $575,000 to local organizations through the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) fund. In partnership with Pierce County, these grants will support critical out-of-school programs for youth who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic