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Listen to music for THE WALL — it keeps playing while you browse
Enter by 11-11-26 for free entry to THE DISC OF DESTINY album w/ artists of MUSIC & HEART in WRIGHT PARK
•Find your fun on the Live Local music calendar, get into community events here and discover quality local businesses that care
•Get local deals, music and more when you give to a community orgs HERE — your gift goes directly to the organization through its own donation page; THE WALL never touches the money. Whether it's tax-deductible depends on your situation and any perks you receive — check with a tax advisor. Find more orgs in the Resource Library
•Discover — Get relevant real-world info by field and find community resources in our Resource Library
•ADD Your Touch to THE WALL: BANDS go HERE; BUSINESSES HERE & ARTISTS HERE GIVE & GET MORE
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Where the Sound Lives This week
Pins = what's happening THIS WEEK around the Sound - tap a pin to see events at specific venues, find more on the full Community Calendar HERE.
Resource Library
Knowledge is protection
Find guides to resources across fields, from food, housing, relationships, arts publications, safety, & much more... learn how to spot abuse, find food banks and many other resources.
Adopt an org & unlock local treasures
Each organization has been vetted and serves communities in Tacoma and the South Sound region.
Choose an org that aligns with what you value:
All organizations
21 orgs
Grampa Bill & Gramma Gail Toys For Everyone
Community-submittedProvides Christmas gifts to families who are struggling, so every child experiences the joy of Christmas — toys for newborns to 18-year-olds, including gifts for children with sensory needs. 7th Annual Free Toy Giveaway: Dec 16–23, 2026, 9:30am–6:30pm at VFW Post 91, 2000 S Union Ave, Tacoma (pickup for registered families only — no drop-offs at this location). To give toys, contact them directly.
Radio Tacoma · KTAH-LP 101.9 FM
Community-submittedRadio Tacoma is an all-volunteer, low-power FM community radio station developed to serve Tacoma and the surrounding area, providing the opportunity for participatory democracy as a venue for local voices, news, and talent that might otherwise not get heard.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Community-submittedInspiring 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.
Permission to Start Dreaming
Community-submittedSince 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 week long retreat that offers combat stress recovery and focuses on post traumatic growth. Our commitment to finding answers and programs for the long journey of healing from the invisible wounds of war and service-related injuries is resolute. Our events connect community to support this mission. By getting involved, you are joining the thousands of compassionate allies and citizens who want to offer hope and healing for those who serve our nation and our community.
Associated Ministries
Community-submittedInspires 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.
Communities In Schools of Peninsula
Community-submittedThe community's leading drop-out prevention organization, serving in 11 schools. Ensures every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic background, has what they need to realize their potential by connecting students to caring adults and community resources.
Food Backpacks 4 Kids
Community-submittedProvides food for youth and families in need. Distributed over 1.5 million pounds of food since 2009. Offers backpacks of nutritious snacks and foods, a Family Pantry serving 100+ families weekly, and discreet Care Cupboards in schools.
PACK — People for Animal Care and Kindness
Community-submittedPACK is a community-driven 501(c)(3) making a difference in the lives of animals — and often their humans — every single day. Medical grants help seniors, low-/no-income and unhoused pet owners get life-saving veterinary care for their pets; a foster-based rescue takes in unwanted dogs of all ages (150+ rehomed in 2023), many with serious medical needs turned away elsewhere; monthly “Pay What You Can” pop-ups bring vet services and supplies to pets in homeless and low-income communities; and PACK backs other local animal-welfare non-profits because collaboration multiplies impact.
Rainbow Center
Community-submittedThrough 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 visitors at the Rainbow Center, and reach thousands more through events and partnerships. Our Education Program offers high-quality workshops and training for individuals, businesses, and groups seeking to learn how to engage, support, and serve the LGBTQ2S community, and to deepen their understanding of it. Finally, celebrating the LGBTQ2S community is a huge part of our mission. We host social programs and events for the LGBTQ2S community all year. We are also proud to host two of the most amazing celebrations in Tacoma/Pierce County: Tacoma Pride and our annual Gayla. The board meets on the first Monday of each month from 7:00-9:00 pm. If you'd like to attend a board meeting as a guest, please email us at Info@rainbowcntr.org for the meeting location or Zoom link.
The Coffee Oasis
Community-submittedProvides youth in need with beds, job training, and a 24-hour hotline. Their sustainable model covers 20% of operating costs through coffee sales. They train youth with real-life skills to build a life with.
This Music Saves Lives:
Where THE WALL goes, awareness — and goodwill, grow. Get new fans and promotionals while orgs get much-needed support and audiences all around the Sound get free access to resources.
GET YOUR MUSIC ON THE WALL
Discover Your Neighborhood
Two ways to plug into the Sound: see what's on this week, or browse the businesses powering the community.
upcoming this year
Community Calendar
Live music, karaoke, open mics, art openings, fundraisers, food specials, markets, workshops — color-coded and tappable.
local businesses
HOARD Guide
Restaurants, retail, art galleries, services and more — discover vetted local businesses on a map, see their deals, and support your neighbors.
How THE WALL Works
Four ways to plug into the South Sound — give where it matters, find what you need.
Donate & Unlock the Hoard
Give $20+ to any vetted local 501(c)3, send us your receipt, and unlock exclusive music, art, and deals from neighbors who care.
Browse OrgsResource Library
A vetted directory of help: shelters, food banks, domestic-violence support, mental-health resources, and more. No sign-in needed.
Find HelpCommunity Calendar
Live music, karaoke, open mics, art openings, fundraisers — the South Sound's cultural heartbeat in one place.
What's OnHoard Guide
A growing map of local businesses supporting the mission. Find your new favorite spot — and the deal they're offering this week.
Explore BusinessesYour event, org or band gets a real home on THE WALL
We build event pages with maps, schedules, flyers and poster walls, put them on the Community Calendar, and send people to the local businesses around them. Tacoma Porchfest is just one successful example — this summer THE WALL carried its porch map, both days' schedules and a community poster wall for thousands of neighbors.
Next up: a free, build-it-yourself website page for events, organizations and musicians. For now, reach out and we'll build yours.
Example · Tacoma Porchfest 2026
Porch map, schedules & the Posted Wall
See THE WALL's festival guide for July 18 & 19 →