Meet the Staff: Rosie Ayala
Rosie Ayala serves as the Tacoma College Support Network Manager at the Foundation for Tacoma Students. Joining the Foundation in March of 2020, Rosie’s professional background ranges from direct service with youth both within the collegiate level as well as the K-12 system, government work, and non-profit administration. In addition to her role at the […]
Help Equip Students for the New School Year
Tacoma Public School students are getting ready for another school year, and, needless to say, back-to-school shopping has taken on a whole different feeling. Normally a time to start fresh, get excited about seeing friends again, and organize all the supplies needed to start school strong, will instead be in preparation for virtual learning this […]
State Extends Coronavirus Support
More than two months after House Democrats released their $3 trillion stimulus bill, called the HEROES Act, Senate Republicans introduced the $1 trillion HEALS Act on Monday, a third coronavirus relief package to support Americans during the pandemic. The HEALS Act does not include additional funds for state and local governments, which many governors have […]
Coalition Asks Tacoma to Commit to the Safety of Black and Brown Youth
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 who were expected to enroll in summer programs this year will be without a place to go. Due to COVID-19, Tacoma is facing a projected […]
Ensuring Equitable Funding During Budget Cuts
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 harmful history of enslavement. The Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Network was created to disrupt long-standing inequities for historically underserved communities. That commitment has guided our […]
Renewing Our Commitment to the Movement
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 and success. We commemorate this incredible milestone for the Class of 2020 while at the same time acknowledging and sharing the grief that is felt […]
65 Ways to be AntiRacist in Tacoma
Donate to Support Black Lives BLM Seattle Freedom Fund George Floyd Memorial Fund Breonna Taylor Memorial Fund I Run with Maud Manuel Ellis Memorial Fund Louisville Community Bail Fund Black Lives Matter Reclaim the Block Campaign Zero Sign Petitions Demanding Justice Justice for Big Floyd Run with Maud Stand with Bre Justice for Manuel Ellis […]
Open Letter: Put Equity First and Become an Anti-Racist Organization
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 Brown people in this nation. This is my plead. I’m pleading with those enacting racist acts against us to consider how much better our world […]
Friday Forums | Resources Mentioned on Funding Relief, Part I
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 County Connected Fund and the Economic Opportunity Institute as we discuss how best to prepare for economic recovery in the months ahead and where philanthropy […]
Friday Forums | Resources Mentioned on the Childcare Crisis
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 to hear from both state representatives and community partners who are managing the evolving childcare crisis. Panelists included Nicole Rose and Travis Hansen from the […]