Investing in Community for an Equitable Recovery
The pandemic has marshaled countless examples of organizations who are both persevering and adapting their work to address the impacts of COVID-19 on youth and young adults.
Announcing Final Round of Pierce County ELO Fund Subgrantees
In partnership with Pierce County, The Foundation for Tacoma Students is thrilled to announce the programs selected for funding from our second and third rounds of review through the Pierce […]
Announcing Pierce County ELO Fund Subgrantees
In partnership with Pierce County, The Foundation for Tacoma Students is thrilled to announce the first round of funded programs through the Pierce County Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) Fund.
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.
Partners Gather for First Community Learning Fund Convening
Partners & Friends, This month we kicked off the Graduate Tacoma Community Learning Fund with our first convening at the Evergreen State College in Tacoma. Staff members from all […]
What it Really Takes to Get an Education After High School
While high school graduation rates have increased in Tacoma over the past nine years, postsecondary enrollment and completion rates have remained stagnant (49% and 55% respectively). Understanding the role a […]
Announcing Community Learning Fund Subgrantees
The Foundation for Tacoma Students is thrilled to announce 38 subgrantees to the Graduate Tacoma Community Learning Fund! This is the first investment of its kind by the Foundation, with […]
Now Accepting Proposals! Community Learning Fund
In June 2019, the Foundation for Tacoma Students announced a one-time investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to deepen the capacity and capability of the Graduate Tacoma community-wide […]
Request for Proposals: Postsecondary Access Intermediary
The Foundation for Tacoma Students seeks a community based organization or institution to serve as a community intermediary to help lead and coordinate efforts to improve postsecondary pathways for Tacoma […]
Meet the Staff: Ben Mitchell
Ben Mitchell is Project Manager for the recent investment in Tacoma by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aimed at strengthening our ability to improve outcomes for our youngest residents […]
