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 […]
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Support the Enlisted Project’s Share the Joy Holiday Drive Kicks
Submitted by Support The Enlisted Project. TACOMA, WA – The holidays can be a magical time, but for military and veteran families, the season often comes with added stress. To help ease the financial strain, Support the Enlisted Project’s (STEP) “Sharing the Joy” holiday program matches junior enlisted military and veteran families with donors to help make their […]
The DuPont Planning Commission Nov. 25 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Nov. 25 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Tacoma Creates Continues to Boost Access to Arts and Culture for Schools and Community
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Creates, Washington state’s pioneering cultural access program, recently completed its fourth funding cycle, awarding $5.8 million to 65 organizations dedicated to advancing arts, culture, heritage, and science. This competitive funding program enabled these organizations to offer over 1,200 cultural programs and events for the Tacoma community during the 2023-2024 period. “With […]
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 25 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Nov. 25 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Happy Thanksgiving from Social Security
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our blessings and to share memories with our loved ones. During this holiday season and throughout life’s journey, we are here to help provide you and your family with services, benefits, and information about our programs. Social Security is more than just a retirement program. We provide services […]
Becoming reality
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Grabbing a shovel and helping turn the dirt that will become the Good Neighbor Village was a fantastic way to begin the holiday season. We are a week away from the day our nation sets aside to be thankful for the many blessings we enjoy. However, for the men and […]
Pierce Prairie Post: Good Neighbor Village breaks ground, construction begins
SPANAWAY – A pair of stories on the Pierce Prairie Post detail the Nov. 21, 2024 invitation-only groundbreaking for the Good Neighbor Village and the start of construction activities. “Good Neighbor Village, the village of tiny homes that the Tacoma Rescue Mission and the Pierce County Executive’s office are trying to build in Spanaway, had a groundbreaking today, November […]
Lakewood City Manager November 22 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) November 22 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.