1941-1960

The 1942 fundraising campaign ran for two weeks. Alice McFadon, a campaign volunteer, is shown in the back room of the Tacoma Engraving Company, where she talked to artist Rex Pierce about his campaign donation. 

Some of the funds collected by the War Chest drive were used to build a men’s lounge for service men on the second floor of Union Station. The facility, which was built in partnership with the U.S.O., was equipped with cots, chairs, reading lamps, tables and writing desks. There was also a women’s lounge that contained a nursery.  

In November 1947, three students at Stadium High School proudly hoist a huge red feather, which for many years was a symbol used in Community Chest campaigns. The 1947 campaign was a great success, exceeding its goal of $340,000. (Pictured—left to right): Patty Doe, Margaret Hansen and Lorraine Bottinger).

In October 1950, organized labor encouraged all its members to do their part in supporting the Community Chest during its annual fund drive. Maxine Knauf (right) is shown signing up union workers at the St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company mill for membership in the "21 Club." Each participant in the club was asked to donate at least 25 cents to each of the 21 “Red Feather” agencies funded by the Community Chest, for a minimum total of $5.25.