Category: Philanthropy
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Where There’s A Will There’s A Way To Build A Thriving Future
2020 has been a year of uncertainty and change, with everything from physical distancing to mask wearing to Zoom work, school, and parties becoming our new day-to-day. Despite the current disruptions, many people have been inspired to > Continue Reading
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Understanding Your Community Helps Charitable Giving Support Racial Equity
Since COVID-19 shut down schools, the Hilltop Artists’ glass hot shop furnaces at Jason Lee Middle School have been idle. But, Hilltop Artists’ support for youth continues. On a > Continue Reading
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Partnering to Honor Community History: Gregory M. Tanbara, GTCF Board Alumnus
Over the past 38 years, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has seen Pierce County grow and change, but what has remained constant is the passion people bring to building a thriving > Continue Reading
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Pandemic Philanthropy: Trust Is The Key To Impact During COVID-19
[metaslider id=”19153″] “A month ago, this was just an idea.” As Cassandra Williams was figuring out how to bring her newly leased Hilltop space up to code for her “Love > Continue Reading
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PIERCE COUNTY CONNECTED Spotlight: Working Together To Feed Our Neighbors
PIERCE COUNTY FOOD ACCESS: The Need, Resources, and How You Can Help [metaslider id=”18753″] As the public health response to COVID-19 in Pierce County escalated on March 13, 2020, United > Continue Reading
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Charitable Giving Incentives From The CARES Act
COVID-19 and the necessary public health measures to address it are having a huge impact on the normal operations of nonprofits and community service providers in Pierce County and > Continue Reading
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Boris And The Enduring Impact of Endowments
[metaslider id=17072] At 34 years old, Boris the polar bear is believed to be the oldest male polar bear in the world. Boris has lived over half of his life > Continue Reading
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Intentionally Planning a Year of Generosity
There are currently four generations and more than fifteen family members engaged in the Nist Family’s philanthropy. Thanks to a well-defined giving strategy, one of the family’s youngest members guided > Continue Reading
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Move Beyond the Overhead Myth To Giving For Impact
The end of the calendar year is a time when charitable giving is in the spotlight. Just as there are myths associated with many year-end cultural celebrations, there are also > Continue Reading
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Partnering for Life-Centered Planning – Bev Cox, Certified Financial Planner
Over the past 38 years, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has seen Pierce County grow and change, but what has remained constant is the passion people bring to building a > Continue Reading