Who: The Community Council is made up of JLT members that want to have the most direct interaction with our community partners. What: We train women in volunteer and civic leadership skills then develop community programs that focus on identifiable community needs. We are currently focused on a...
2018-2021 Community Impact: Youth Advocacy Day, Annual Participation: Annually, the Junior League of Tacoma members travel to Olympia to participate in The Mockingbird Society’s Youth Advocacy Day. JLT members hear from youth representatives within the foster care system, many of which have experienced homelessness. It's a very powerful...
The Junior League of Tacoma partners with community organizations that reflect our mission, values and vision. We are currently focused on a multi-faceted approach to reach the goal that youth experiencing homelessness in Pierce County have the capacity for self-sufficiency. Community Partners: [caption id="attachment_1217" align="alignleft" width="155"] Community Youth...
To learn more about youth experiencing homelessness, we suggest the following: Read: King 5 - Host homes a cheaper way to help homeless Washington youth. The News Tribune - Washington’s homeless students face steep academic struggles. The News Tribune - New initiative aims to end youth homelessness in Pierce...
