7th Annual From Poverty to Possibilities Summit
It is an exciting morning at the 7th Annual From Poverty to Possibilities Summit at Hotel Murano, Downtown Tacoma! 
Thrilled to welcome our panelists:
Tacoma Pierce County Community Needs Assessment
Pierce County Human Services and the Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) Community Action Programs are conducting a comprehensive assessment to identify strengths, barriers, and resources in the community to meet the needs of children, youth and families.
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department
Thank you to the team at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for a marvelous United Way of Pierce County Campaign kickoff! The pie fundraising event went off with no slices left, raising over $2,000 towards the campaign.
One City wraps up workplace campaign!
Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma just wrapped up their campaign with a takeover at Cheers in University Place. Rod Koon and Friends played music and the atmosphere was electric. They raised a lot of money for United Way of Pierce County! Here are a few pictures from the event.
Socktober October 1 - October 31
Join United Way of Pierce County in celebrating Socktober this month!
The changing leaves and cooler temperatures are a reminder that - for those who are homeless or for families struggling to get by - fall and winter can be challenging without adequate cold weather supplies and footwear.
YOU CAN HELP! Below are a few ways to make a difference for those in need this fall and winter.
Beth Johnson and Michael Griffus to Co-Chair United Way of Pierce County’s 2023/2024 Campaign
September 25, 2023, Tacoma, Wash. — United Way of Pierce County (UWPC) proudly introduces its Campaign Co-Chairs for the 2023/2024 fundraising drive: Beth Johnson and Michael D. Griffus.
In their volunteer roles, Johnson and Griffus will spearhead workplace campaign goals, engaging with over 300 participating companies across Pierce County to garner crucial support.
United Way of Pierce County Becomes Imagination Library Affiliate in Pierce County
August 17, 2023 – Pierce County, Wash. — Exciting news! United Way of Pierce County is now a
partner of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Families with children aged 0-5 in Pierce County can
register to receive a free book every month until their child's fifth birthday, delivered directly
to their home.
Help When You Need It Most
We connect individuals and families with programs and services to help them navigate through the barriers that are preventing them from becoming self-sufficient. Instead of multiple calls, our free helpline connects people in need with trained specialists to get matched with the right services.
Our Mission
We mobilize and unite the caring power of Pierce County to tackle our community’s toughest challenges to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways.