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Tacoma Youth Violence Prevention/Intervention Workshop
2023-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eastside Community Church, 4420 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA, 98404
Join a youth violence prevention/intervention workshop on December 6th from 4-6 p.m. Food and childcare will be provided. Scan the QR code or register here.

NCAN Conference: Submitting A Successful Proposal
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
Thinking about presenting an effective practices workshop or a roundtable discussion at NCAN National Conference in Anaheim, CA?
Our conference attracts a wide range of postsecondary attainment professionals, from direct student service leaders in community based organizations and K-12 school districts to policy gurus and state agency representatives from around the country. As always, we are looking to fill our conference session slate with timely, practical yet innovative content for all participants. If last year’s 1,300 attendees is any indication of how many people will attend this year, we will need more of everything!
Preparing a proposal for a national conference may sound daunting at first, but we want to give you all the tools you need to craft that roundtable discussion or effective practices workshop. Join the NCAN’s Member Services Team for a webinar full of tips and tricks that you can use to make your proposal an easy selection.
The webinar is open to the public, so feel free to share with your colleagues and across your networks who are working diligently to make a difference in their students’ lives.

Getting Ready for the Better FAFSA Webinar
2024-01-05 13:00 - 15:00 | WA
Are you ready to help students and families complete the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Join NCAN’S own Senior Director of Strategic Programming MorraLee Keller and uAspire staff as they share changes to the FAFSA including:

Line-by-line review of the new form.
Updates to the FSA ID process for those people without Social Security Numbers.
Reviewing the FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly the Student Aid Report).
The status of resources and tools available from Federal Student Aid and NCAN.

Buckle up and let’s get ready for the Better FAFSA ride!
Better FAFSA Webinar Series are free and open to members and non members alike – learn more.

Tacoma Creates: 2024-25 Applications Open
2024-01-30 - 2024-03-25 | WA
Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its fifth year of funding, supporting cultural organizations’ programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025!
Tacoma Creates supports organizations whose primary purpose is to advance and/or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and/or science through two funding categories: Comprehensive Organizational Support and Impact Funding.
Funding is determined through a competitive application process and is intended to help eligible non-profit organizations expand equitable access to public programs, grow educational options for youth, increase opportunities in neighborhoods throughout Tacoma, and build sustainability for continued services.

Deadline for the Comprehensive Organizational Support application is Monday, March 11, 2024, 11:59pm.

Deadline for the Impact Funding application is Monday, March 25, 2024, 11:59pm.

Learn more on their website: www.tacomacreates.org

Black History Celebration
2024-02-03 11:00 - 15:00 | People’s Community Center, 1602 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, 98405
February is Black History Month and we’d like to celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development. At People’s Center, we’re celebrating every day with free offers and family activities.
Free! No registration required.
11 am- 1 pm

Scavenger Hunt
Art Activities
Community Resources:

Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Representatives
Sororities and Fraternities
Trade Schools
Job/Career Recruiters
Shades of Divinity
Free Haircuts

1- ​3 pm

Vision Step Team
Battle of the Bands
Special Guest Speakers

Kwabi Amoah-Forson – Peace Bus
Arvin Mosley – Triple Impact Coaching
BIPOC Authors – Book Reading
Dj Don Gee

Hosted by Boe Blast
Free family swim from 1:00-3:00 pm

Swim caps provided for all styles of hair (Including brainds, long faux locs, or natural styles of hair). Limited sizes will be available

Tacoma Public Schools Loggers Basketball Night
2024-02-03 16:00 - 19:00 | University of Puget Sound
Attend a special event just for Tacoma Public Schools!
When: Saturday, Feb. 3
Where: Memorial Fieldhouse
What: Women’s Basketball game at 4 p.m.
TPS Reception at 5 p.m.
Men’s Basketball game at 6 p.m.
The University of Puget Sound is inviting students and families on Saturday, Feb. 3 for a free night of Logger basketball. Join us and Tacoma Public School families for refreshments at 5 p.m. between the women’s and men’s games. We will be going over admission, financial aid, the Tacoma Public Schools Commitment, and answering questions that come up. Plus you can collect some swag and cheer on both of our teams!
To be able to attend the basketball games for free, please email Mark Howard at mahoward@pugetsound.edu indicating that you would like to be added to the Athletics department’s list.

Save The Date - Imagine Justice Project Mixer
2024-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | WorkSphere Tacoma, 1120 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States
Connect & learn about the collaborative impact of Imagine Justice Project. Beer, wine, and light appetizers will be served.

Financially Safer HBCUs
2024-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | WA
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) educate roughly 1 in 10 Black college students, and have a better track record than most predominantly white institutions (PWIs) of helping individuals from the bottom 40% of the income ladder advance to the top 60%. Joshua Etienne and Jonathan Lewis from uAspire will discuss some of the conflicting research about HBCUs and share a list of specific institutions that uAspire recommends as financially safer options. Come learn how uAspire translates HBCU research to practice in an advising program that serves 10,000 students annually, as well as a few case studies of specific students who were deciding between enrolling at an HBCU versus a PWI.
Presenters:

Joshua Etienne, Regional Advising Director, Massachusetts, uAspire
Jonathan Lewis Senior Director of Research, uAspire

Price:

Members: Free
Non-members: $99. Join NCAN now to access all webinars for free.

EOC February Winter Workshops
2024-02-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Evergreen State College, 1210 S 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
For the month of February, the Education and Employment Opportunity Center (EOC) will be hosting a series of workshops/info sessions focused on GED & High School Completions; Financial Aid & College Applications; Career Assessment; and much more!
Our events and workshops all always free, including enrolling into the EOC program.

Funding Opportunity: Peace Point Partnership Grant for Aligning & Enhancing Pierce County Youth Violence Prevention
2024-02-08 - 2024-02-29 | WA
Imagine Justice Project has partnered with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and the Washington State Department of Commerce Office of Firearm Safety & Violence Prevention to offer funding to community-based organizations in Pierce County. The funding is This funding is intended to build on existing efforts in Pierce County to reduce youth violence, with a specific focus on firearm-related violence involving youth ages 11-24.

Vote For Prop. 1 On Feb. 13!
2024-02-13 | WA
If “Proposition 1: Neighborhood School Improvements & Safety Upgrades” is approved by voters, the increased cost to the average Tacoma homeowner will be about $7.50 per month or $90 a year. Proposition 1 is a $650 million bond measure maturing over a maximum of 25 years.
Prop. 1 would replace or renovate 11 aging neighborhood schools. It would also provide basic improvements across the school district; expand quality learning and teaching environments; and make health, safety and security upgrades.
Prop. 1 also invests in our neighborhood schools, benefiting the entire community by making sure children receive the best education in the safest environments we can give them.
Every vote counts. Please vote by Feb. 13. Not registered? Find three ways to register here!
For more information visit: TacomaSchools.org/Vote

Better FAFSA: One Month Out, What We Know Now
2024-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | WA
In February, we’ll be taking a look at the Better FAFSA after it’s officially launched! Join us as we discuss what we’ve learned so far and how we can best navigate the path forward this financial aid season.
Our Better FAFSA Webinar Series are free and open to members and non members alike – learn more.

Student Mental Health: Creating an Inclusive Community of Care
2024-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 | WA
We’re welcoming our student mental health programming advocates from The Jed Foundation back to NCAN to help you acquire the knowledge and tools to create a culture of care that not only safeguards mental well being but also fosters a sense of belonging and support within your organization. During this webinar, our presenter invite you to:

Reflect on how a sense of belonging and mental well-being is linked to identity
Discuss how to build a community of care within your organization
Apply principles of culturally responsive support for mental well-being to their work with teens and young adults
Identify where to find additional resources

Presenters:

Kiana Davis, Senior Manager, Educational Programming, The Jed Foundation

Members: Free
Non-members: $99. Join NCAN now to access all webinars for free.

Financial Aid 201: Navigating FAFSA Simplification
2024-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
PSCCN and WSAC are partnering to offer a Financial Aid Training Workshop, where we will provide valuable insights into recent simplification changes, guide you through the FAFSA and WASFA platforms, explore key topics for the upcoming financial aid year, and review follow-up steps after the application. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the upcoming financial aid season. Your participation will contribute to the success of both your institution and the students you serve.
Topics covered in this training will include:
An Overview of FAFSA Simplification
A walkthrough of the FAFSA and WASFA platforms
An overview of the corrections process
Student scenarios
And more!
Date: 2/21/2023
Time: 9 am to 11 am
Location: Green River College Kent Campus – Refreshments will be provided
Clock Hours Available
Click on this link below for more training and registration details.

Financial Aid 201: Navigating FAFSA Simplification
2024-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
PSCCN and WSAC are partnering to offer a Financial Aid Training Workshop, where we will provide valuable insights into recent simplification changes, guide you through the FAFSA and WASFA platforms, explore key topics for the upcoming financial aid year, and follow up steps after the application. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the upcoming financial aid season. Your participation will contribute to the success of both your institution and the students you serve.
Topics covered in this training will include:
An Overview of FAFSA Simplification
A walkthrough of the FAFSA and WASFA platforms
An overview of the corrections process
Student scenarios
And more!
Location
Green River College Kent Campus
417 Ramsay Way, Rm. 283 Kent WA 98032
Dates
2/21/2023
Time
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Register

Charting Our Future - Request For Proposals Deadline
2024-03-04 | WA
Charting Our Future is the annual conference for education leaders, advocates, and allies. This event serves as a dynamic platform for individuals across various sectors, all united in their commitment to shaping a young person’s journey from cradle to career. Over two transformative days, we aim to ignite collaboration, enrich learning experiences, and expand professional networks. At the heart of this conference is the desire to build a collective knowledge base, equipping participants with essential tools to positively influence the lives of youth and their families. By adopting a systemic approach and pooling our diverse expertise, we aim to transform policies, practices, resource allocation, and power dynamics.
This year’s theme is Local Focus, Statewide Impact. We are actively seeking proposals for sessions that highlight initiatives and approaches within local communities with the potential to be scaled statewide.

2024 NCAN Advocacy Training and Hill Day
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21 | WA
NCAN’s 2024 Advocacy Training and Hill Day will be on March 20th and 21st in Washington, DC. Hill Day is the premier gathering of college access and success professionals seeking to impact federal policy. Whether you are brand new to policy advocacy, or a seasoned expert in driving federal change, your voice is needed in Washington, DC. All NCAN members and your students, alumni, and board members are welcome to attend. Detailed schedule coming soon. Please join NCAN at Hill Day this spring!

BIG Impact: Networking with a Purpose
2024-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Buy your tickets now for delicious bites, swanky sips, and a night of networking with a purpose at BIG Impact on Thursday, March 21.

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound for a cocktail hour full of inspiration as we announce our 2024 Bigs & Littles of the Year. See the powerful impact these matches have made in each other’s lives as you get to know BBBS supporters from throughout the Puget Sound.
After the program celebrating these Bigs & Littles, you’ll get unlimited access to all that MoPOP’s central galleries have to offer, including the brand new “Massive: The Power of Pop Culture” exhibit that opens just a few days earlier.
This will be a night to remember. You don’t want to miss it!
*This fundraising event is for guests ages 18+

Rails to Sails Train Show
2024-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Foss Waterway Seaport is hosting the Rails to Sails Train Show, in collaboration with the National Model Railroad Association. This year’s model train show will feature at least five model trains and open to the public on March 28th to March 30th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Rails to Sails Train Show is included with regular paid museum admission.
