MDC has had a long and lasting impact in Tacoma and Pierce County, as can be seen in the tweet below. The Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. later became the Metropolitan Development Council.
On this date in 1968, George W. Johnson, executive director of the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., spoke at the group's luncheon meeting on the topic of "Human Values in Tacoma."
📷: @tacomalibrary#TacomaHistory
Today is the day to GiveBIG to support the work that MDC does in Tacoma and Pierce County, to give people the tools to emerge from poverty and overcome addiction and mental health challenges. Please donate today! https://t.co/IM4KN1cDmb
May is #MentalHealthMonth. If you are navigating mental health challenges, MDC is here to help. Visit our website at https://t.co/kpYaGqyTbY for information about outpatient treatment, assessments, and groups.
“For every 10 of the lowest income families, there are fewer than 4 apts. that are affordable and available to them.” ~ @dianeyentel via @NJSpotlightNews
State profiles available now at: https://t.co/uByLHqyamd
#TheGap22
MDC’s services for Withdrawal Management (Detox) have resumed and will be provided on a walk-in basis or by calling (253) 593-2413. We will also accept referrals from the hospitals, fire departments, and other county stakeholders. Learn more: https://t.co/DU6UOUddko
(1/5) The County's Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness calls out #SafeParking as a key strategy in ending homelessness. Today, we are acting w/ urgency to make this use allowable in Pierce County.
For more on what R2022-24 & #SafeParking will accomplish see below 👇🧵
King County is banking on the overwhelming value of leveraging those with lived experience to help people navigate a path out of homelessness, as this article from Crosscut highlights: https://t.co/e18u3TNupv
Join us for the 2022 State of Black Tacoma as we lay out the GAINS, GAPS, and OPPORTUNITIES for GROWTH for Black Tacoma, and look for examples of success and guidance on how you can take action. Topics will include housing, healthcare, public safety, education and more! (1/2)
A legacy fund has been established in memory of Deputy Dom Calata. This is the official legacy fund and is created in partnership with Tacoma-Pierce County Crime Stoppers. 100% of all funds will go directly to Deputy Calata's wife and young son.
https://t.co/l3QMoOqkV8
The Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness (CPEH) is up for a vote TOMORROW at 3 PM before the @PierceCoCouncil. Approving this plan is our best next step to address the accelerating crisis of homelessness across our region.
Get up to speed below & join us for public comment👇🧵
The Pierce County Rental Assistance Portal is open once again! If you need assistance, visit https://t.co/PHjhrmkd2D to see if you qualify to receive help!