Tacoma Community House

Welcoming Week is September 13th - 22nd.

Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.

Tacoma Community House invites you to join our local community for conversation on intentional, inclusive policies, practices, and norms that enable all residents to live, thrive, and contribute. We will discuss what makes a welcoming community and how to support newcomers.

Register by 9/5/2024 by scanning the QR code shown on the attached flyer.

Free service provided by Tacoma Community House: If you are receiving means tested public benefit (TANF,BFA,WA
Apple Health, Medicaid, CHIP,WIC, food stamps) you are eligible to apply for citizenship!

FREE basic computer classes in partnership with MDC - Metropolitan Development Council

Please contact: [email protected] for more info. 😀

National Night Out is TOMORROW! Come visit us & hang out with your neighbors at The People's Community Center from 4PM - dusk.

FREE ...
Live music from Michael Powers,
Dance performances, food, video games, bouncy houses,
A 3×3 basketball tournament,
Birds of Flight,
and more!

Please join us on September 7th from 12PM-4PM for a a FREE end of Summer celebration!

Visit us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 10AM - 1PM for enrollment assistance.

Thank you to the many employers and attendees in this weekend's job fair! We wish all attendees the absolute best as they pursue their career aspirations and form valuable partnerships!

Choose a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

Employment seekers, please join us on Friday, July 19th from 11AM-2PM!!!

If you would like to volunteer for set-up/take-down, and/or translations/interpretations, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Meet Ala!

This is Ala from American Samoa. She came to one of TCH’s citizenship days earlier this year and attended our citizenship class during spring quarter. Ala is the oldest child and has been taking care of her mother who was diagnosed with Cancer. Regardless of the challenges she faced, Ala was determined to become a U.S citizen. This is what Ala wants to share with everyone:

“Through my pain of losing my mom on the same day as my citizenship interview. I was worried because mentally and emotionally, I was not ready but with the support of Teacher Susan and volunteer Jane from Tacoma Community House, I was comfortable that I was ready! I was asked 6 questions and answered them correctly, I also passed the written and reading test but for some reason the officer couldn’t decide right away. I did not question because I knew my mom needed me! As I arrived at the hospital, my mom took her last breath as she waited for me. I took my oath ceremony on June 6th 2024 and I’m now a U.S. citizen. My heart of gratitude to TCH for the wonderful job. Ms. Susan held my hand up until I got called for the interview. TCH has an awesome village who are helping immigrants like myself becoming part of this country!"

"Thank you so much" – Ala

Tacoma Community Community House and The REACH Center will be closed July 4th & July 5th in observance of Independence Day. We will open for normal business hours on Monday!

We have two sets of absolutely beautiful sectional sofas in pristine condition. We bought these last year for a drop in center and now we can't return them!! Would anyone be willing to buy them. $250-$500 per section. Full amount will go toward our programs. www.tacomacommunityhouse.org

We are proud of the community impact that Liam McEvilly, REACH’s Homeless Student Stability Program specialist, has had in the lives of students and families! Learn more by reading this article that highlights the power of collaboration! We are grateful for the partnership with Building Changes, Bethel, Sumner/Bonney-Lake, Franklin-Pierce, and Puyallup school districts and the department of Commerce!

Community Spotlight: The REACH Center - Building Changes A coordinated network of support is critical for addressing the needs of the nearly 40,000...

The end of our education quarter can only mean one thing—potluck time! We love celebrating our students' accomplishments from the past quarter. Nothing says celebration quite like food. We are deeply grateful for everyone and, of course, for the love and delicious dishes.

🌍✨ On World Refugee Day, we stand in solidarity with the millions of refugees around the globe. Their strength, resilience, and courage inspire us all. Let's raise our voices to advocate for their rights, dignity, and opportunities for a brighter future. Tacoma Community House has been proudly serving our immigrant and refugee communities since 1910. Together, we can make a difference. 🕊️

Learn More: https://www.unhcr.org/world-refugee-day

Tacoma Community Community House and The REACH Center will be closed today in honor of Juneteenth. Celebrating freedom and commemorating history.

Check out the largest Juneteenth Event in Wa today at Stewart Heights Park- 11:00am!

Details: https://www.juneteenthwa.com/

This past weekend, we had an incredible time at Mi Centro - Tacoma, WA's Latine Pride event! The entertainment, food, and culture were absolutely amazing! 🌈🎉

Save the date for our event on July 27th!

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting our wonderful friends from Pierce Transit, Pacific Lutheran University, City of Tacoma Government, Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center, and Tacoma Public Utilities. We hope you left with valuable insights about the incredible work being done at TCH and REACH. You are always welcome to visit us again.

Join us for our next workshop in partnership with Seattle Credit Union: "Understanding IRAs." Learn the differences between Roth IRAs and Traditional IRAs, and find out which options suit you best.

📅 Date: June 22
🕒 Time: 12 PM - 1 PM

🌈 Celebrating Pride with Tacoma Community House and The REACH Center: Embracing Diversity and Living Authentically!

📅 Save the date for our upcoming Pride event on July 27! 🎉

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Join us for support with GED—whether you're just starting or already have your GED, we've got you covered!

ATTENTION:
We're on the lookout for a portable basketball hoop. If you have one to donate or know someone, please let us know!

📅 Reminder: We will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. Wishing everyone a safe and reflective holiday. We will reopen for our normal business hours on Tuesday.

Here until 1 PM today. Stop by Tacoma Community House!

Thank you, Maribel and Gloria, from Experior Financial Group, for visiting Tacoma Community House and taking a tour. We hope you gained valuable insights into our community work and identified potential areas for collaboration. You are always welcome back!

A few weeks ago, my daughter and our team volunteered at OneAmerica Citizenship Day at Tacoma Community House - we had a great time!

It is with immense heartache that we share our organization's condolences with the passing of Tacoma City Council member Catherine Ushka. We join our city and community in honoring the impact of her formidable presence and unyielding advocacy for equity and racial justice. Tacoma Community House was fortunate to be the recipient of Council member Ushka's talents and time during her 3 year tenure as a board member. Our work continues in alignment with her efforts, life, and legacy.

Link: https://amp.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article288528041.html

In Solidarity and Support,
Tacoma Community House's Board of Directors