Community Resources
There are many resources and programs available throughout the city and County that provide support services.
Visit uwpc.org or call 211 for more resources.
Public Safety
*** In the case of an emergency, please call 911. ***
City of Tacoma Fire Department: general information line: (253) 591-5740
City of Tacoma Police Department: telephone reporting: (253) 798-4721
Benefits
Washington State's Department of Social and Health Services: Customer Service 877-501-2233
Child Care
Comprehensive guide to affordable childcare through Interest.com
Employment / Training
Employment Security Division Information
Goodwill Olympics & Rainier Region
Financial Planning
Sound Outreach
Free Tax Filing Tool
Housing
H.R 6314 Emergency rental assistance
Pierce County Housing Authority
Expenses Support
Assistance With Energy Bill - Pierce County
Tacoma Public Utility Payment Assistance
Financial resources from the State of WA
Goodwill Olympics & Rainier Region compiled this list of resources for grants and funding opportunities around Western Washington Region
Washington Department of Financial Institutions: Homeownership/Mortgage support
Food Distribution
Emergency Food Network: Interactive Maps
Tacoma Public Schools bus meal delivery map/schedule
Operating food banks in Pierce County
Pierce County Food Delivery Program
Most current info from the USDA
Food Backpacks for Kids and on Facebook