This Animal-Centered Nonprofit in Tacoma is More Than Just a Pet Food Bank
When facing food insecurity, it can be tough to acquire sustenance to feed oneself, let alone a beloved pet. One organization hoping to ease that dilemma is the Puget Sound Pet Food Bank, which sits right off Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue. Learn more about the resource and its work in a new feature.
A Christmas Giveaway
Tacoma’s Eloise’s Cooking Pot earlier this week hosted its annual Christmas Food Giveaway, for which families gathered at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday for free groceries and a chance to meet Santa and his elves. Learn more about the organization and its founder, Ahndrea Blue, here.
Puyallup Tribe Donates More Than $850K to 60 Local Organizations
The Puyallup Tribe Charity Trust Board and Puyallup Tribal Council have awarded 60 local nonprofit and charitable organizations a combined $856,150. The donations are funded from 2024 casino revenue as part of an agreement with the state of Washington. See who was awarded here.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Debuts Newest Member
Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is publicly debuting its newest Sumatran tiger, Bintang, this weekend. Oh my! Bintang, or “Bini,” is a 7-year-old, 250-pound male who in November arrived from Winston, Oregon, and has since been settling into his new home in PDZA’s Asian Forest Sanctuary. Get more details here.
Flooding Activates United Way’s Disaster Recovery Fund
Following the recent news that the federal government approved Washington’s request for emergency assistance in light of state flooding, the United Ways of the Pacific Northwest has activated its statewide Disaster Recovery Fund. The funding will provide food, shelter, child and health care, and other services. Find out more here.
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