2nd Annual Empowerment Dinner Gala

BICENTENNIAL PAVILION AT HOTEL MURANO 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma

Join the Tacoma Urban League for the 2nd annual Empowerment Dinner Gala recognizing some of the most influential young leaders as well as legacy leaders in the community. 

Bayanihan Filipino Youth Conference and Leadership Summit

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Cascade Building - Performance Lounge 9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA, United States

Pierce College's ASPIRE team will be piloting it's first Filipino American Community Engagement event, which will engage 200+ students (7th-12th Grade) and parents/families through: ·        FilipinX Identity Exploration workshop & cultural activities ·        Multi-generational Community Dialogue around issues of Leadership, Identity & Education ·        Exposure to Filipino American Non-profits, Community-based organizations, & student clubs. ·        […]

Hilltop Artists Better Futures Luncheon

BICENTENNIAL PAVILION AT HOTEL MURANO 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma

Hilltop Artist's Better Futures Luncheon is an opportunity for you to be a force for positive change. Bid on student-made centerpieces, hear directly from Hilltop students about the power of glass art and adult mentors, and learn how you can help connect  students to better futures. Check-In/Silent Auction at 10:30 am. Program at 11:30 am. […]

Exploring Structural Racism

Boys & Girls Club - Donald G Topping Regional HOPE Center 3875 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA, United States

A thorough understanding of structural racism can help all professionals provide effective services for youth and their families. In this session, instructors will explain structural racism, provide examples of and data on structural racism, and discuss implications for youth. The material can be emotionally challenging and they will provide what they hope will be a […]

College Gear Day

First Creek Middle School 1801 E 56th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

*This activity is part of Discover U month. The activity will be led by Sheila Williams-Griffis and Russell Phillips at First Creek Middle School. For more information contact Sheila at swilli2@tacoma.k12.wa.us Every Friday in October will be College Gear Day for students and staff. Teachers will engage students with various activites during advisory class. 

Festival Latinx

STAR Center 3873 S 66th St,, Tacoma, WA, United States

A music and arts festival to celebrate Latinx heritage and culture and sharing it with the greater Tacoma community.

Stadium HS Financial Aid Assistance Night

Stadium High School 111 North E Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

FAFSA nights are hosted at Stadium during the year to assist you and your family in completing the FAFSA.  This event was originally scheduled for October 1, and has been rescheduled due to a district-wide internet outage. The new date and time is: October 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in that Stadium library. 

Event Series Advocacy Professional Development Workshop

Advocacy Professional Development Workshop

FFTS Office 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, WA, United States

The Foundation for Tacoma Students launched its first advocacy agenda last year. Building on our learnings in that first year, we have since convened the newly-established Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Network (GTAN). This Network is dedicated to elevating the Tacoma/Pierce County voice to address impactful local, regional and state policy issues that further our goals for […]