Graduate Tacoma

Student Loans Webinar
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans, connects borrowing to career decisions, addresses consequences for nonpayment, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans.

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.

Silas "Financial Aid Takedown"
2024-02-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Silas High School, 1202 N. Orchard St, Tacoma, WA, 98406, United States
On February 20th from 12-4 join us in the Silas Career Center to work on all things financial aid including the WASFA, FAFSA, and scholarship applications. There will be lunch and fun prizes gifted throughout the event, so don’t miss out! Stop by for a quick question or come and go as you please! Please make sure to complete your FSA ID before attending. Reach out to Ms. Becca at Rackerm1@tacoma.k12.wa.us with any questions
Register in advance here: https://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s/
Financial aid takedown 2.20 flyer

College Success Foundation WASFA Webinar
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
Open doors of opportunity for your future by applying for
the FAFSA or WASFA, unlocking grant & scholarship dollars
for your education. Join us for a webinar session providing
a step-by-step guide in completing your application.
Students and their families encouraged to sign up!
CSF – 2024 Financial Aid Sessions

GATES Financial Aid Dinner
2024-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 | GATES High School, 4608 128th St E, Tacoma, WA, 98446
GATES Seniors and their families are invited to attend the GATES Financial Aid Dinner on Thursday February 15th, from 5:30-7:30pm. Free food will be provided along with free help with financial aid applications (FAFSA or WASFA) and planning support for post-high school next steps. Register for the event here: https://forms.office.com/r/E571GPwMkS and reach out to College & Career Specialist Monica Burnison at mburnison@fpschools.org with any questions.
GATES Financial Aid Dinner
GATES (Spanish) Financial Aid Dinner

EOC February Winter Workshops
2024-02-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-07 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.

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.

College Success Foundation FAFSA Webinar
2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | WA

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

Foss Financial Aid Night
2024-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Foss High School, 2112 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Register in advance here: http://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s
Reach out to Ms. Tulupan with any questions: ctulupa2@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Stadium HS FAFSA/WASFA Night
2024-02-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Stadium High School, 111 North E Street, Tacoma, WA, 98403, United States
Class of 2024: Are you a senior and need help with completing your FAFSA or WASFA application? Attend our financial aid completion support night at Stadium! Families are welcome! RSVP SO WE CAN PROVIDE ENOUGH FREE FOOD FOR THOSE IN ATTENDANCE!
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iLOhd89aK0m_QmTLsIfQTMXpNm3P76VLhXNZ4YswdspUREJFS1FWQkIwNEgxRlVQVFczNUtUUERMVS4u&origin=QRCode
FAFSAWASFA Night Flyer
Event Location:
Stadium High School Library
111 N E St, Tacoma, WA 98403
Event Contacts:
Mrs. Junderson | Career Guidance Specialist
bjunder@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Mikaela Mattes | College Prep Advisor
mmattes@tacoma.k12.wa.us

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.

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.

WSAC Wednesday
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
Practitioners, do you have questions about financial aid? WSAC’s College Access and Support division is here to help! Join us the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am for an open Q&A. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/WSACWednesday.

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.

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.

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 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

Mayor's Youth Commision Winter Social
2024-01-26 17:00 - 18:30 | WA
Middle and high school youth are invited to the Mayor’s Youth Commission Winter Social! The event will take place at 919 S 9th Street in Tacoma on January 26th. Feel free to share with young folks.
MYC is the youth voice branch to city government and helps inform policy and advocacy spaces from the lens of a young person.
Join MYC by filling this form.

YES! on Prop. 1 Campaign Kick-off & Rally
2024-01-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Eastside Community Center, 1721 E 56th ST, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Tacoma Schools has a major bond measure on the February 13th, 2024 ballot – and need your help!

Proposition 1 is a Neighborhood School Improvements and Safety Upgrades bond measure that will replace or make major renovation improvements at 11 elementary, middle, high school and school facilities that haven’t been upgraded in 50-100 years and make capital improvements at nearly all schools district wide to extend their life and save money in the long run.

Come get your FREE yard sign and proudly show your support!

RSVP: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/k0pNoKl

10:30am to 12:00pm, Saturday, January 13th
Eastside Community Center (Social Hall)
1721 East 56th Street, Tacoma, 98404

Collaborative Action Consortium January 2024 Convening
2024-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Bryant Neighborhood Center, 1615 6TH AVENUE, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
The Consortium brings together cradle-to-career network partners, cross-sector organizations, and community members for robust, systemic dialogue. We align goals, strategies, and resources to impact laws, policies, and funding for student success. Add your voice to the collective power of this cross-sector alliance as we forge strategic partnerships for good.
Register for the January convening and be part of the movement to build a more equitable future through collective action.

Special Showing of The Color Purple (2023 Edition)
2024-01-06 18:30 - 21:00 | The Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Vibrant Schools of Puget Sound is thrilled to invite you to a special showing of the remastered timeless classic, “The Color Purple.” This exclusive event is not to be missed, as it is a one-night-only showing. Imagine this: a vibrant community gathering, where laughter, tears, and inspiration intertwine. “The Color Purple” has touched hearts and opened minds for generations, and now it’s your chance to immerse yourself in its powerful storytelling. Witness the resilience, love, and triumph of the unforgettable characters brought to life on the big screen.
Mark your calendar, set your alarms, and spread the word. We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, January 6th, at 6:30 PM at The Grand Cinema for this special showing of “The Color Purple” (2023 edition).

Discourse and light refreshments immediately following the movie.

Experience the powerful story and engage in post-movie discourse over light refreshments. Don’t miss this memorable event!

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.

Winter Wish Coat Drive
2023-12-16 10:45 - 14:30 | Gray Middle School, 6229 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA, 98409
Communities In Schools’ Winter Wish Holiday Event is right around the corner, and they need the support of our amazing friends to volunteer.
If you are available to volunteer, here are the details:

Saturday, December 16th
10:45am-2:30pm
Gray Middle School’s Gym (6229 S Tyler St)

Volunteers will help students try on and select a new coat, hat and gloves. Volunteers will also serve refreshments and distribute take home crafts. Most volunteer roles will involve standing.

The event is for students and their families that are directly served by Communities In Schools of Tacoma.

Sign up to volunteer today.

Happy Holidays!

Breakfast Social Winter Clothing Drive
2023-12-14 08:30 - 21:50 | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States
In partnership with Communities In Schools’ Winter Wish program, we will be hosting a Breakfast Social Winter Gift Drive. Join us for festive treats as we help collect donations to give warm clothing for youth in our community this holiday season. These donations will go to purchasing new coats, gloves, hats for students (and their siblings) at Tacoma Public Schools.
