Grand Opening Celebration
Thank you, everyone, who made our grand opening celebration a huge success. It was a grand event filled with inspiring words from our Executive Director Lauren Walker Lee, City of …
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day, international observance on June 20th of every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. According to the UNHCR, forced displacements tops 70 million globally, the largest in the organization’s 70-year history. (Source: UNHCR)
Here at Tacoma Community House (TCH), we continue to provide a safe place for our refugee communities to thrive. We learn from our refugee community members through their strength, courage, and resilience. With compassion, TCH will always stand with refugees because we are stronger together. In 2018, TCH served more than 100 refugees from multiple countries.
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Rep. Derek Kilmer shares Liz Dunbar’s legacy with U.S. House of Representatives
On January 10th, friends from all corners of Washington’s South Sound came to bid farewell to Liz Begert Dunbar, who is retiring after decades of service on behalf of immigrants, …
TCH and NWIRP Hosting Community Forum on “Public Charge” Proposal, Dec. 10
The federal government is proposing regulations that would broaden the “Public Charge” test for immigrants seeking legal status. If implemented, these rules would prevent some immigrants from attaining a green …
TCH Welcomes New Financial Counselor, in Partnership with Sound Outreach
Tacoma Community House is a United Way Center for Strong Families, which means we are part of a larger network of innovative institutions that have employment coaches and financial counselors to …
TCH Executive Director Liz Dunbar Announces Retirement
Executive Director Liz Dunbar is announcing her upcoming retirement from Tacoma Community House (TCH) effective December 31, 2018, in order to spend time with family and enjoy a second retirement. …
TCH English Classes Coming to East Tacoma in 2019
Thanks to generous financial support from KeyBank and The Norcliffe Foundation, Tacoma Community House (TCH) will reinstate English Language classes on the East Side of Tacoma starting in 2019. According to …
USCIS Awards Prestigious $250,000 Grant to TCH Immigration Program
On Monday, September 24, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services awarded Tacoma Community House—one of 40 agencies across 19 states—a prestigious grant of $250,000 over a two-year period. USCIS awards …
TCH Board Member Delivers Soulful Appeal at Families Belong Together Rally
On June 30th, hundreds of Tacoma residents rallied at Wright Park and People’s Park to express outrage over the Trump Administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policies. Tacoma Community House stood beside 12 …
5 Places Where You’ll Catch TCH This Festival Season
It’s summertime — you know what that means! Tacomans jump on the chance to soak up some vitamin D and celebrate food, family, art, and culture through a variety of festivals. …