Advocating for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
Foundation for Tacoma Students board member Grant Hosford testified in front of the Senate committee in favor of a bill regarding the development of comprehensive school counseling programs. As a retired principal and counselor, Grant has witnessed firsthand the impact that school counselors have on the social, emotional, and educational success of youth.
A Year to Catalyze Each Other
Amidst a tumultuous summer, the Foundation piloted a Racial Equity Organizational Assessment tool. We spoke to five organizations participating in the Community Learning Fund to reflect on the weeks following the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Manuel Ellis, Rayshard Brooks, and Jacob Blake. They shared how their work became newly defined in the last year and signaled a turning point to double down on their efforts to be anti-racist.
Giving Tuesday with Graduate Tacoma
Every year the Graduate Tacoma movement convenes hundreds of people committed to the success of students. Our work is rooted in partnerships, working together, collaboration, and the understanding that transforming […]
Meet the Staff: Rosie Ayala
Rosie Ayala serves as the Tacoma College Support Network Manager at the Foundation for Tacoma Students. Joining the Foundation in March of 2020, Rosie’s professional background ranges from direct service […]
Help Equip Students for the New School Year
Tacoma Public School students are getting ready for another school year, and, needless to say, back-to-school shopping has taken on a whole different feeling. Normally a time to start fresh, […]
Coalition Asks Tacoma to Commit to the Safety of Black and Brown Youth
Program providers and community leaders issue Community Guidance to ensure the safety of Black and Brown youth amidst COVID-19 summer closures. Tacoma, Wash. — Thousands of Black and Brown youth […]
Renewing Our Commitment to the Movement
The Graduate Tacoma community movement flag flies above the Tacoma Dome every June to not only celebrate graduating seniors but also express support for every child’s right to educational opportunity […]
65 Ways to be AntiRacist in Tacoma
Donate to Support Black Lives BLM Seattle Freedom Fund George Floyd Memorial Fund Breonna Taylor Memorial Fund I Run with Maud Manuel Ellis Memorial Fund Louisville Community Bail Fund Black […]
Open Letter: Put Equity First and Become an Anti-Racist Organization
This is my open letter. A letter to any and everyone who is willing to listen. This is my cry. Crying out for a better future for my Black and […]
Friday Forums | Resources Mentioned on Funding Relief, Part I
This week we consider both how local philanthropy and learnings from 2008 will help us through our current economic breakdown. Replay the webinar to hear from individuals behind the Pierce […]
