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Willie Stewart Scholarship Reception
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Dona Ponepinto President & CEO
United Way of Pierce County Tacoma, WA 98402
253-272-4263 (Main)
Please email natasha@mosaicmarketingstudio.com for all Media Inquiries
24th Annual Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship Honors 15 Pierce County Seniors on June 4
ALICE in the Crosscurrents in Pierce County - Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dona Ponepinto, President and CEO
United Way of Pierce County
1501 Pacific Ave, Suite 400
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-597-6429 (Direct)
253-272-4263 (Main)
donap@uwpc.org
Please direct all media inquiries to Natasha Ashenhurst,
natasha@mosaicmarketingstudio.com, 360.970.9458
2024 Elevate Women
? Thank You for Making the 'Elevate Women' a Resounding Success! ?
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who attended our inaugural 'Elevate Women' Expo held on March 15, 2024, at The STAR Center in Tacoma. Thank you to our incredible speakers and our generous sponsors!
Together, we created a groundbreaking platform to empower women in their careers and wellness, offering a day filled with inspiration, practical insights, and invaluable networking opportunities. ?
#ElevateWomenExpo #UnitedWayPierceCounty #EmpowerWomen #ThankYou
Eligible Tacoma residents can get $500/month with no strings attached.
Select families in Tacoma will soon be eligible to apply for a guaranteed-income program where they can receive $500 cash a month for 12 months to supplement their incomes and stabilize their financial situations. Applications for the Growing Resilience in Tacoma project open March 1. The project is a collaborative effort between the City of Tacoma, Washington State Economic Services Administration, Pierce County and United Way of Pierce County.
Day on the hill in Olympia for Advocacy
United Way of Pierce County's Day on the Hill 2024 was an absolute success!
✨ We had the incredible opportunity to meet with 19 Pierce County Legislators one-on-one, discussing our advocacy agenda aimed at creating positive change within our community.
Warm Winter Coats - Bank of America
Thanks to Derick Schumacher for coordinating a local Bank of America team and organizing a Warm Winter Gear drive. We appreciate your efforts and generosity! The winter items will be distributed through our Gifts in Kind program and will help between 120 and 125 families with basic needs as they work toward self-sufficiency. Get involved!
Annie Frisbie Joins United Way of Pierce County as Chief Development Officer
February 12, 2024 – Pierce County, Wash. — United Way of Pierce County is pleased to announce the hire of Annie Frisbie as Chief Development Officer.
United Way of Pierce County is thrilled to announce the appointment of Annie Frisbie as Chief Development Officer. With a diverse background spanning over 14 years in social services, fundraising, program management, and finance, Annie brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community service to her new role.