When Washington’s Lottery was established in 1982, its purpose was to provide revenue for the State General Fund, which supports schools, human services programs, natural resources, and other government programs. In 2000, voters approved an action for Washington’s Lottery proceeds to primarily benefit education. More than 20 years later, Washington’s Lottery continues to … [Read more...] about Washington’s Lottery: Where the Money Goes
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Giving Back in Thurston County
A great way to quickly learn about your new community and meet new friends is to get involved with a nonprofit organization. Every community offers numerous opportunities to support these worthwhile causes. Finding organizations that are meaningful to you will make the experience most rewarding. These four questions can help you find your perfect nonprofit match: • Do … [Read more...] about Giving Back in Thurston County
Giving Back in the 253
In any community, a sense of “community” is built on the connections made through unique groups of people that support one another. When I moved to Tacoma five years ago, I was wanting to know my neighbors, to feel that my community supported one another, and to find ways to give back. Quickly, I learned that the 253 has an abundance of opportunities for giving of time or … [Read more...] about Giving Back in the 253
The TwinStar Credit Union Difference
When you put the community first, people notice. TwinStar Credit Union is certainly making people notice. Their two-fold community outreach approach includes the TwinStar Foundation and strong corporate giving coupled with employee volunteerism. TwinStar was founded in 1938 by and for teachers in Thurston County and, while education is still a primary focus for TwinStar, … [Read more...] about The TwinStar Credit Union Difference
Toscanos Responds to Challenges with Renewed Community Involvement
During the winter when restaurant dining rooms were shut down because of COVID, Toscanos Italian Grill in Puyallup, like other restaurants, began to serve family-style, takeout and curbside meals. This became a successful formula for keeping the business going and its staff employed. Toscanos also began a practice of giving back to the community by preparing meals for local … [Read more...] about Toscanos Responds to Challenges with Renewed Community Involvement