Winter Workshops: Recharging Youth Development

Baker Middle School 8001 S J St, Tacoma, WA, United States

Winter Workshops – Recharging Youth Development is an all-day training experience where Youth Development Professionals have the opportunity to engage in best practices focusing on:  Racial Equity Social Emotional Learning (SEL) A deeper dive on Youth Program Quality Methods The trainings are designed to equip professionals with strategies and activities that they can implement in […]

Community Trauma and Child Well-Being: A Deeper Dive into the Future of Healing

Washington State Convention Center 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, United States

Historical and intergenerational trauma is real and far reaching. The cumulative emotional wounding from generation to generation can contribute to many negative health outcomes for individuals including PTSD, depression and Type 2 diabetes – as well as impacting the community as a whole. This year’s Forum will focus on the “how” of our work. How […]

Black Parents Alliance

Peace Community Center 2106 South Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States

The Black Parents Alliance group will work within the community to discuss relevant topics, gain information, and make decisions to improve the education of their children; advocate for policies that improve the intellectual, social, and emotional success of Black scholars and families; empower and give voice to the concerns and successes of Black families and […]

Beyond the Diploma

Evergreen State College 1210 S 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States

Join the College Success Foundation for a presentation and dialogue of the Postsecondary Access and Enrollment Scan conducted by BERK Consulting commissioned by the Foundation for Tacoma Students.   

Out of School and Summer Learning Network Meeting

Foundation for Tacoma Students 919 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA, United States

Join OSSLN community partners on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 9 - 10:30AM at the Foundation for Tacoma Students office.  Out of School and Summer Learning Network meetings are currently being conducted via ZOOM during Washington state’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order in response to COVID-19. Contact OOSSLN Network Manager for more information […]

Black Excellence Poetry Jam

Franklin Pierce High School 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma, WA, United States

Franklin Pierce High School's Black Student Union is hosting a Black History Month Poetry Jam. If you would like to present a poem on Black Excellence please email Ms. Lee by February 13 at blee@fpschools.org

Fun with Children’s Books: An Author Read

Tacoma Public Library 1102 Tacoma Ave. South, Tacoma, WA, United States

In Celebration of Black History Month, WayOut Kids in association with the Downtown Tacoma Public Library presents "Fun With Children's Books" An Author Read featuring two African American children's authors.

Hilltop Healthy Kids & Family Carnival

Peace Community Center 2106 South Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States

Bring the family and help celebrate: National Children’s Dental Health Month National Heart Health Month Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Black History Month This free event features a live DJ, Free t-shirts, Free food, fun games, toys & prizes, free dental cleaning, free blood pressure screening, free haircuts and much more!

Associated Ministries Community Meeting: Homelessness

Bethleham Baptist Church 4818 Portland Avenue E., Tacoma, WA, United States

Please join us for Associated Ministries' next Community Quarterly Meeting (CQM) on homelessness.  This is a free event but registration is requested (click here). 2020 CQMs will be hosted by Bethlehem Baptist Church:  March 19, June 18, September 17, December 10 For more information contact Sandy Windley at Associated Ministries: 253-426-1506 or sandyw@associatedministries.org

Ellison Education Grants Due

The Ellison Education Grants were created to empower and support Washington State’s most effective, innovative and inspirational K- 12 public school teachers. The Ellison Foundation's goal is to support lifelong achievement and success of Washington State students. It does this by providing support to educators who select and design academic enrichment curriculum for students and […]