Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

The Coalition logo The Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness is a network of individuals, non-profit organizations, government agencies, faith communities, and community businesses working together to end homelessness.

Our Mission:
The Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness connects and mobilizes people to take action to end homelessness.

Contact the Coalition at info@pchomeless.org with questions, comments, concerns, or to schedule a presentation.

Coming Meetings and Events

(past meetings)

Safe Sites for All Committee
	Date: 2/6/2023 - 12:00 PM
	Location: Join us on Zoom.
	Program:

SS4A Campaign Work Group
	Date: 2/8/2023 - 11:00 AM
	Location: Join us on Zoom.
	Program:

Steering Committee
	Date: 2/8/2023 - 3:00 PM
	Location: Register to join us on Zoom.
	Program:

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 2/10/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Safe Sites for All Committee
	Date: 2/13/2023 - 12:00 PM
	Location: Join us on Zoom.
	Program:

SS4A Campaign Work Group
	Date: 2/15/2023 - 11:00 AM
	Location: Join us on Zoom.
	Program:

Steering Committee
	Date: 2/15/2023 - 3:00 PM
	Location: Register to join us on Zoom.
	Program:

Community Quarterly Meeting
	Date: 2/16/2023 - 5:00 PM
	Location: Bryant Neighborhood Center (at Trinity Presbyterian Church) - 1615 6th Avenue, Tacoma 98405 - please register Here
	Program: Associated Ministries coordinates a Quarterly Meeting of people of faith and goodwill - pastors or their representatives are highly encouraged to attend. The goal is to create an energizing space to gather regularly to learn about, discuss and take action on the crisis of homelessness in our community. This quarter hear from data gurus Hank Noll and Marty Tetloff discussing what data is telling us about homelessness in Pierce County, as well as learn about the Family Promise initiative in the Parkland/Spanaway area. More details available at the website.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 2/17/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Safe Sites for All Committee
	Date: 2/20/2023 - 12:00 PM
	Location: Join us on Zoom.
	Program:

SS4A Campaign Work Group
	Date: 2/22/2023 - 11:00 AM
	Location: Join us on Zoom.
	Program:

Steering Committee
	Date: 2/22/2023 - 3:00 PM
	Location: Register to join us on Zoom.
	Program:

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 2/24/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Safe Sites for All Committee
	Date: 2/27/2023 - 12:00 PM
	Location: Join us on Zoom.
	Program:

Networking Social Hour
	Date: 3/2/2023 - 4:00 PM
	Location: To be determined
	Program: Come and enjoy a coffee or a beer at our monthly get together to discuss homelessness - or just bask in the awesomeness of the people that make up the homeless coalition. No structure to the event - just an informal place to chat and scheme how we can best serve our community.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 3/3/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 3/10/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 3/17/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 3/24/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 3/31/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Networking Social Hour
	Date: 4/6/2023 - 4:00 PM
	Location: To be determined
	Program: Come and enjoy a coffee or a beer at our monthly get together to discuss homelessness - or just bask in the awesomeness of the people that make up the homeless coalition. No structure to the event - just an informal place to chat and scheme how we can best serve our community.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 4/7/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 4/14/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 4/21/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 4/28/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Networking Social Hour
	Date: 5/4/2023 - 4:00 PM
	Location: To be determined
	Program: Come and enjoy a coffee or a beer at our monthly get together to discuss homelessness - or just bask in the awesomeness of the people that make up the homeless coalition. No structure to the event - just an informal place to chat and scheme how we can best serve our community.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 5/5/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 5/12/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 5/19/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 5/26/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Networking Social Hour
	Date: 6/1/2023 - 4:00 PM
	Location: To be determined
	Program: Come and enjoy a coffee or a beer at our monthly get together to discuss homelessness - or just bask in the awesomeness of the people that make up the homeless coalition. No structure to the event - just an informal place to chat and scheme how we can best serve our community.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 6/2/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 6/9/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 6/16/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 6/23/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 6/30/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Networking Social Hour
	Date: 7/6/2023 - 4:00 PM
	Location: To be determined
	Program: Come and enjoy a coffee or a beer at our monthly get together to discuss homelessness - or just bask in the awesomeness of the people that make up the homeless coalition. No structure to the event - just an informal place to chat and scheme how we can best serve our community.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 7/7/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 7/14/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 7/21/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 7/28/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Networking Social Hour
	Date: 8/3/2023 - 4:00 PM
	Location: To be determined
	Program: Come and enjoy a coffee or a beer at our monthly get together to discuss homelessness - or just bask in the awesomeness of the people that make up the homeless coalition. No structure to the event - just an informal place to chat and scheme how we can best serve our community.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 8/4/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 8/11/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 8/18/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 8/25/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 9/1/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Networking Social Hour
	Date: 9/7/2023 - 4:00 PM
	Location: To be determined
	Program: Come and enjoy a coffee or a beer at our monthly get together to discuss homelessness - or just bask in the awesomeness of the people that make up the homeless coalition. No structure to the event - just an informal place to chat and scheme how we can best serve our community.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 9/8/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 9/15/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 9/22/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 9/29/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Networking Social Hour
	Date: 10/5/2023 - 4:00 PM
	Location: To be determined
	Program: Come and enjoy a coffee or a beer at our monthly get together to discuss homelessness - or just bask in the awesomeness of the people that make up the homeless coalition. No structure to the event - just an informal place to chat and scheme how we can best serve our community.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 10/6/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 10/13/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 10/20/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 10/27/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Networking Social Hour
	Date: 11/2/2023 - 4:00 PM
	Location: To be determined
	Program: Come and enjoy a coffee or a beer at our monthly get together to discuss homelessness - or just bask in the awesomeness of the people that make up the homeless coalition. No structure to the event - just an informal place to chat and scheme how we can best serve our community.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 11/3/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 11/10/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 11/17/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 11/24/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 12/1/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Networking Social Hour
	Date: 12/7/2023 - 4:00 PM
	Location: To be determined
	Program: Come and enjoy a coffee or a beer at our monthly get together to discuss homelessness - or just bask in the awesomeness of the people that make up the homeless coalition. No structure to the event - just an informal place to chat and scheme how we can best serve our community.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 12/8/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 12/15/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 12/22/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

Friday Coalition Meeting
	Date: 12/29/2023 - 9:00 AM
	Location: This meeting is virtual via Zoom - Register Here
	Program: Weekly meeting of agencies and individuals working to provide services to folks experiencing homelessness. All are welcome.

News and Information

Interesting op-ed voicing opposition to the proposed Pierce County Village permanent supportive housing project. - 1/24/2023
I nice tribute to the brilliant, caring, and oh-so-effective Maureen Howard. - 1/14/2023
Tacoma Tent News - hot weather edition - is now available. - 7/26/2022
Listen in to a fairly substantial piece by KUOW on safe parking in King and Pierce Counties. - 7/1/2022
The Coalition continues to send out this formal letter about sweeps. - 6/17/2022
older news

Youtube Channel - watch prior meetings

Podcast Feed - listen to prior meetings

Coalition Facebook Page

Recent Presentations:

This week on the streets, current needs in encampments, learn about We Care Daily Clinic's new mobile unit, efforts around the affordable housing tax, learn about the information available on the Homeless Coalition, breakout rooms on how to collaborate better, and all the usual updates. (1/20/2023) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

How to Collaborate Better - Group Breakout Discussion (1/20/2023) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Stories of Homelessness - Group Breakout Discussion (1/13/2023) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Learn about Cricket Phones, the City of Fife Jobs program, discussion of Home in Tacoma All Tenant Rights Action Conference, learn about the 2021 homeless summits, breakout sessions sharing stories of homelessness, the usual updates, and more. (1/13/2023) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Learn about Cricket Phones, spend some time acknowledging Maureen Howard's impact on the community, hear about the All Tenant Rights Action Conference, breakout discussion of goals for 2023, and all the usual updates. (1/6/2023) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Goals for 2023 - Breakout Discussion (1/6/2023) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

A short meeting focused on functional items such as This Week on the Streets (12/30/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

A short meeting focused on functional items such as This Week on the Streets. (12/23/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Pierce County Elected Official Forum, Affordable Housing Tax update from Councilmember Jani Hitchen, Government updates and more. (12/16/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Learn about Hunter Homes and Shelters, get an update on Housing Alliance 2023 policy priorities, hear an update on proposed Pierce County affordable housing 1/10th of 1% sales tax, breakout discussion on what we need to be successful advocates in 2023, the usual updates, and more (12/9/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Discussing Affordable Housing Tax with Neighbors - Breakout Discussion (12/2/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Hear about the push to pass the 1/10th of 1% sales tax for affordable housing, discuss how to talk about the Pierce County Affordable Housing Sales Tax, this week on the streets, government updates, advocacy updates, Christmas resources and more. (12/2/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Spotlight on Beacon Health Options, Pierce County Village Update, Inclement weather updates, breakout discussion on serving smaller encampments, thanksgiving resources, 99 stockings, government updates, advocacy updates, and more. (11/18/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Winter Outreach Activities - Breakout Summary (11/11/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

A discussion of the winter weather response, what supplies people have and are needed, a breakout discussion of what people are doing for outreach this winter, an advocacy update, and more (11/11/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Pierce County Village - Breakout Summary (11/4/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Discuss inclement weather supplies needed for the coming cold weather, learn about Tacomaprobono, hear from the City of Tacoma and Pierce County about cold weather response plans, debrief the recent Pierce County Human Services Committee, breakout discussion on the Pierce County Village, and the usual updates, this week on the streets, good trouble, and more (11/4/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Learn about the HEAL team, see a presentation on the Pierce County Village, hear about an idea to support residents with people living near their home, breakout discussion on the Pierce County Village, the usual updates, and more. (10/28/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

Cold Weather Coordination - Breakout Summary (10/21/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

This week on the streets, update on the City of Tacoma camping ban, an overview of the Rights of Way Initiative funding, Government updates, breakout discussion of how to coordinate response to cold weather, learn about the BLOCK project, and much more (10/21/2022) - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

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