Executive-elect Ryan Mello announced the formation of his leadership Cabinet today. Beginning in January, the cadre of department directors will include returning leaders as well as those in interim positions. Three directors have previously announced retirement plans: Department directors who will remain into the new administration are: Human Services Director Heather Moss, Parks & Recreation […]
Executive-elect Ryan Mello announces leadership team and outlines his “Forward Together” agenda
Pierce County Executive-elect Ryan Mello announced his three-person leadership team today. Scott Nicholson will serve as Deputy County Executive, overseeing the county’s 11 departments. His appointment is effective January 6. Julie Murray will serve as Executive Counsel, providing legal counsel to the executive office and overseeing a team of strategic advisors focused on budget and […]
Day Shelters open this weekend
If you’re experiencing homelessness and need a place to visit this weekend, the following service providers are open: Saint Vincent de Paul4009 South 56th St., TacomaFriday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Family Housing Network5050 South Tacoma Way, TacomaThursday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Art grant opportunity for Pierce County nonprofits opens Dec. 2
Pierce County is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Art Grant program, beginning Monday, Dec. 2. This grant initiative aims to expand access to the arts, foster educational opportunities, support underserved communities and celebrate the rich cultural diversity within Pierce County. Nonprofit organizations based in unincorporated Pierce County are encouraged to apply if […]
Pierce County Human Services awarded $1.6M for mobile opioid treatment services
Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) has been awarded $1.6M to fund mobile opioid outreach and treatment services for residents in need of substance abuse services. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program (COSSUP). The Pierce County Mobile Opioid Outreach and Treatment program will deliver evidence-based […]
Preserve Pierce County’s open spaces: 2025 Conservation Futures Grant application opens Dec. 2
The Pierce County Conservation Futures Program application period opens on Dec. 2, offering an opportunity for local organizations to apply for funding to support conservation projects. The Conservation Futures Program offers a critical pathway to preserving Pierce County’s natural spaces for future generations. Funded through the Conservation Futures Tax Levy (CFT), the program provides essential […]
Cooperative purchases mobile home park, preserving affordable housing in Parkland
The Pierce County Community Development Corporation (PCCDC) is awarding $750,000 to a resident-owned cooperative for the purchase of Olga Dor Court, a Mobile Home Community (MHC) for seniors aged 55 years or older in Parkland. Olga Dor Court residents were notified earlier this year that the property owner intended to sell the community, which is […]
Community volunteers needed for the 2025 Homeless Point-In-Time Count
Every day in Pierce County, thousands of people sleep in cars, shelters or on the streets. Do you ever wonder how they lost everything and became homeless? We answer this question and more every year with the Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) is recruiting volunteers and donations to support the 2025 […]
Pierce County Superior Court Clerk’s Office announces temporary service modifications due to statewide system outage
The Pierce County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office is experiencing service interruptions due to unauthorized activity detected on the Washington Courts network. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has taken immediate action to secure critical systems and is actively working to safely restore services. During this period of limited system access, the Pierce County […]