Program providers and community leaders issue Community Guidance to ensure the safety of Black and Brown youth amidst COVID-19 summer closures. Tacoma, Wash. — Thousands of Black and Brown youth…
Leigh Butler joined the Foundation for Tacoma Students in 2018 and currently manages the Finance, Operations and HR functions. Leigh started her career in a rapidly growing restaurant management company. …
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the day enslaved Black Americans were finally freed. It’s also a day for reflection: In 155 years, we simply haven’t done enough to repair the…
The Graduate Tacoma community movement flag flies above the Tacoma Dome every June to not only celebrate graduating seniors but also express support for every child’s right to educational opportunity…
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This is my open letter. A letter to any and everyone who is willing to listen. This is my cry. Crying out for a better future for my Black and…
This week we consider both how local philanthropy and learnings from 2008 will help us through our current economic breakdown. Replay the webinar to hear from individuals behind the Pierce…
This week we discuss how Tacoma’s capacity to provide childcare is currently holding up throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of the field in its aftermath. Replay the webinar…
Child care providers play a vital role in supporting our workforce, yet despite their value to economic growth, the sector has been grossly underfunded by state and federal government. With…
This toolkit is provided by the Center for American Progress. The latest House coronavirus bill text, the HEROES Act, includes $7 billion for CCDBG funding for the child care industry,…