Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) has been awarded $3.5M to fund services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Pierce County is one of 14 communities across the country to receive funding from HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), which supports housing […]
Hotel conversion will offer 117 new units of affordable housing, much-needed respite services
Pierce County residents experiencing homelessness who are recovering from surgeries, emergency room stays and other medical care will soon have a safe place to rehabilitate. Today, the Oasis Inn, formerly known as the Clarion Inn at 6802 Tacoma Mall Blvd, has officially been acquired by the Low-Income Housing Institute (LIHI), thanks to funding from Pierce […]
New Hours for the Pierce County Auditor’s Office
Submitted by Linda Farmer, Auditor. The Pierce County Auditor’s Office at 2401 S. 35th St., Tacoma, is open for customer service from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. These new operating hours apply to the main office for document recording, passport applications, vehicle and boat licensing, marriage licenses, and business […]
Pierce County reschedules public hearing on application for HUD Housing funding
Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA³P) have made available their joint application for funding which they plan to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by Tuesday, Oct. 15. This application will request $5,500,000 to create a Strategy for the Preservation of Affordable Housing (SPAH) […]
Expo connects social service professionals with aging, long-term care resources
Knowing your options is always a good idea and knowing them before a crisis is even more important. Making the Link 2024 is Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) annual showcase of care providers and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. This event will feature over 70 exhibitors including in-home care, assisted and skilled […]
Public comment sought on application for HUD Housing funding
The public is invited to comment on a joint application that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), requesting $5.5 million for Pathways to Removing Obstacles (PRO) Housing funding. Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA³P) are submitting the application to create a Strategy […]
Thriving Together Small Business Resource Event
The Pierce County Community Navigator team and Metro Parks Tacoma invite you to the Thriving Together Resource Event. This event is ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs to network and learn about the resources available to help businesses thrive in Pierce County. October 10, 2024 | 8:30 AM- 12:30 PMThe STAR Center – Journey Hall, 3873 S […]
Public open house at Pierce County Emergency Management features fire demonstration and K-9 search dogs
The community is invited to explore and learn about Pierce County Department of Emergency Management (PCDEM) on Sept. 28. The open house is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the department’s headquarters – 2501 S. 35th Street, Suite D, Tacoma, 98409. Attendees can: There is much more happening at the open house. We’ll see […]
Workshop offers nutrition tips, strategies for cancer prevention
In a world filled with fad diets and promises of miracle medications, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure about the best dietary choices for cancer prevention. Join us for an enlightening talk where we sift through the noise and focus on evidence-based nutrition strategies that can genuinely help reduce your cancer risk. Pierce County […]