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Discover guides, hotlines, and helpful information shared by organizations in our community. Find support and learn about causes that matter to you & add resources for others.
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A neighbor doing remarkable work
We highlight community partners doing pioneering, dignity-first work in the South Sound. Tap "Learn more" to see their programs and how to help.
The Skoolie Foundation
Dignity on Wheels.
Building hope, restoring dignity. Mobile shelters, hygiene, and food brought to families with children, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals in crisis.
Find resources you and your family qualify for.
~$80B in government benefits goes unclaimed every year. The Skoolie Resource Hub checks 57+ programs in 5 minutes — completely free, no sign-up.
Heads up: donations to any 501(c)(3) in the Resource Library also unlock THE WALL's TROVE — a growing array of in-kind gifts (artist tracks, art, deals from local businesses) we give to thank donors. Browse on.
Domestic Violence & Advocacy
DV shelters, victim advocacy, crisis support
Drink-Spiking Awareness: The North Star Guide
Drink spiking hides as a bad hangover or the flu. Learn the signs — and how one friend can protect a whole group.
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Drink spiking is real in our community, and it's built to be missed: the substances leave the body within hours, and the symptoms look like too much alcohol, a brutal hangover, or the flu. That's why most of it is never counted — and why awareness matters more than statistics. This guide covers the signs during a night out, the mismatch test for the morning after, what to watch in behavior (not reputation), what to do in the moment, and where to find honest help — including for anyone realizing, only now, what a past night may have been. Every friend group needs a North Star. This guide is for them.
Understanding Abuse
Learn to recognize manipulation tactics, get emergency guidance, and find your way to safety. Knowledge is protection.
📍 405 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 · 📞 253.272.4181 · 🕐 Mon–Thu 9:00 am–5:00 pm · Fri 9:00 am–4:00 pm · Office line + crisis line. Shelter, advocacy, children's programs.
📍 113 170th St. S, Spanaway, WA 98387 · 📞 253.535.1935 · 🕐 Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5:00 pm · Sexual assault advocacy + counseling.
📍 101 E 26th St., Ste. 200, Tacoma, WA 98421 · 📞 1.855.757.7273 · 🕐 Crisis line 24/7 · Office Mon–Thu 9–5, Fri 9–3 · 24-hour sexual assault crisis line.
Food Resources
Food banks, meal programs, nutrition assistance
Food: Nourishment at our Roots
A careful guide to eating well in the South Sound — farms, markets, the bees, holistic nutrition, Menu of Destiny, and Grow Your Own. Built on Bastyr, WSU, Tilth, WSDA, PCC.
Share abundance. Nourish dignity. Advance equity.
Building hope, restoring dignity. Mobile shelters, hygiene, and food brought to families with children, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals in crisis.
Inspires and mobilizes communities of faith and goodwill to reduce poverty and homelessness, while centering equity and advocating for system change. Works toward lasting solutions to homelessness through advocacy, education, and service.
Youth Services
Programs supporting at-risk youth
Building hope, restoring dignity. Mobile shelters, hygiene, and food brought to families with children, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals in crisis.
📍 405 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 · 📞 253.272.4181 · 🕐 Mon–Thu 9:00 am–5:00 pm · Fri 9:00 am–4:00 pm · Office line + crisis line. Shelter, advocacy, children's programs.
Inspiring a love of reading by gifting free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five every month — no matter their family's income — through funded partnerships with local communities.
Arts: Publications & Galleries
Magazines, books, galleries, arts education, cultural programs
A comprehensive online guide to Tacoma art galleries, studios, and exhibition spaces — a great example of a potential Ships-in-Our-Fleet partner.
A deeply personal publication exploring the connection between physical wellness, neurological health, and creative expression — featured here because it has been meaningful in the life of THE WALL's founder.
Through education, advocacy, and celebration, Rainbow Center expands resources and safe spaces for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, two-spirit, and allied (LGBTQ2SA) community. For more than 20 years, Rainbow Center has served as a resource hub for the LGBTQ2SA community in South Puget Sound. Rainbow Center has daily open hours during which resources (including a lending library, computer and Wi-Fi access, advocacy services, and educational materials) are available to community members. Each year, we provide direct services to 1,000 individuals, greet almost 4,000
Housing & Shelter
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, rent assistance
Building hope, restoring dignity. Mobile shelters, hygiene, and food brought to families with children, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals in crisis.
📍 405 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 · 📞 253.272.4181 · 🕐 Mon–Thu 9:00 am–5:00 pm · Fri 9:00 am–4:00 pm · Office line + crisis line. Shelter, advocacy, children's programs.
Inspires and mobilizes communities of faith and goodwill to reduce poverty and homelessness, while centering equity and advocating for system change. Works toward lasting solutions to homelessness through advocacy, education, and service.
Home & Relationships
Family support, relationship counseling, parenting resources
Building hope, restoring dignity. Mobile shelters, hygiene, and food brought to families with children, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals in crisis.
Research-based tools to strengthen relationships — couples therapy, parenting resources, and emotional intelligence programs backed by 40+ years of science. (Note: Not a 501(c)(3); included as a publicly trusted resource for families.)
Environment & Water
Conservation, clean water, environmental protection
To inspire stewardship for Puget Sound, and greater Salish Sea, by providing equitable learning experiences through authentic scientific research opportunities
Wildlife rehabilitation, education, and rescue for injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals across Puget Sound.
Wildlife rehabilitation, education, and rescue for injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals across Puget Sound.
Health & Mental Health
Medical care, mental health services, wellness programs
Drink-Spiking Awareness: The North Star Guide
Drink spiking hides as a bad hangover or the flu. Learn the signs — and how one friend can protect a whole group.
Read the guide summaryHide summary
Drink spiking is real in our community, and it's built to be missed: the substances leave the body within hours, and the symptoms look like too much alcohol, a brutal hangover, or the flu. That's why most of it is never counted — and why awareness matters more than statistics. This guide covers the signs during a night out, the mismatch test for the morning after, what to watch in behavior (not reputation), what to do in the moment, and where to find honest help — including for anyone realizing, only now, what a past night may have been. Every friend group needs a North Star. This guide is for them.
Building hope, restoring dignity. Mobile shelters, hygiene, and food brought to families with children, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals in crisis.
📍 113 170th St. S, Spanaway, WA 98387 · 📞 253.535.1935 · 🕐 Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5:00 pm · Sexual assault advocacy + counseling.
📍 101 E 26th St., Ste. 200, Tacoma, WA 98421 · 📞 1.855.757.7273 · 🕐 Crisis line 24/7 · Office Mon–Thu 9–5, Fri 9–3 · 24-hour sexual assault crisis line.
Naturopathy & Holistic Health
Natural medicine, holistic wellness, integrative health
Leading accredited university for natural health arts and sciences. Offers degrees in naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, and integrative health. Located in Kenmore, WA, Bastyr trains practitioners in science-based natural medicine.
Education
Tutoring, scholarships, educational access
Inspiring a love of reading by gifting free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five every month — no matter their family's income — through funded partnerships with local communities.
Inspiring a love of reading by gifting free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five every month — no matter their family's income — through funded partnerships with local communities.
A deeply personal publication exploring the connection between physical wellness, neurological health, and creative expression — featured here because it has been meaningful in the life of THE WALL's founder.
Veterans
Veteran services, support programs, transition assistance
Building hope, restoring dignity. Mobile shelters, hygiene, and food brought to families with children, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals in crisis.
Since 2011, the foundation has sought and supported local organizations that offer alternative therapies which help soldiers and their families readjust to life back home. We have also developed our own strength-based programs with monthly peer to peer support meetings called “Huddles” in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, growing to Bremerton soon. In addition, we have delivered Mind, Body and Spirit workshops, courage and leadership summits, eliminated barriers for veterans to receive equine therapy and counseling, and smoothed the way for many local veterans and first responders to attend a progressive w
📍 9600 Veterans Dr. SW, Tacoma, WA 98493 · 📞 253.582.8440 / 1.800.329.8387 · 🕐 Mon–Fri (call for clinic hours) · Full-service VA medical center for veterans.
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ support, advocacy, community resources
Through education, advocacy, and celebration, Rainbow Center expands resources and safe spaces for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, two-spirit, and allied (LGBTQ2SA) community. For more than 20 years, Rainbow Center has served as a resource hub for the LGBTQ2SA community in South Puget Sound. Rainbow Center has daily open hours during which resources (including a lending library, computer and Wi-Fi access, advocacy services, and educational materials) are available to community members. Each year, we provide direct services to 1,000 individuals, greet almost 4,000
Seniors
Elder care, senior programs, aging services
📍 Washington State · 📞 1.877.734.6277 / 1.866.ENDHARM · 🕐 24/7 · Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation (including financial abuse) of vulnerable adults.
📍 3602 Pacific Ave., Ste. 200, Tacoma, WA 98418 · 📞 253.476.4657 / 1.855.567.0257 · 🕐 Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:30 pm · Transportation for eligible riders in East & South Pierce County outside Pierce Transit's service area. Application required.
📍 Pierce County (delivery) · 📞 253.474.1300 · 🕐 Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm (scheduling) · Must be 60+, homebound, unable to drive, no caregiver authorized to cook/shop. Meals delivered.
Animal Welfare
Animal rescue, shelters, wildlife protection
Wildlife rehabilitation, education, and rescue for injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals across Puget Sound.
Wildlife rehabilitation, education, and rescue for injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals across Puget Sound.
📍 8810 Lawndale Ave. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 · 📞 253.582.8040 · 🕐 Thursdays 1:00 pm–5:00 pm · Also provides diapers, toiletries, and pet food.
Disability Services
Disability support, accessibility, inclusion programs
📍 Washington State · 📞 1.877.734.6277 / 1.866.ENDHARM · 🕐 24/7 · Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation (including financial abuse) of vulnerable adults.
📍 3602 Pacific Ave., Ste. 200, Tacoma, WA 98418 · 📞 253.476.4657 / 1.855.567.0257 · 🕐 Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:30 pm · Transportation for eligible riders in East & South Pierce County outside Pierce Transit's service area. Application required.
📍 3602 Pacific Ave., #200, Tacoma, WA 98418 · 📞 253.798.4600 / 1.800.562.0332 (toll-free) · 🕐 Call for hours · Resource center for seniors and adults with disabilities.
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