Tag: Social Justice

10 Educational Books to Pick Up for Juneteenth

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Looking for some summer reading? Check out these suggestions inspired by the recent legislation declaring Juneteenth a Federal holiday! Known by various names over the last 150+ years – Juneteenth, Jubilee Day, Freedom Day – it has been a day of celebration and remembrance, commemorating an affirmation of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. https://www.bookbub.com/blog/educational-books-to-read-for-juneteenth?position=3&source=multicontent&target=title The … Continue reading 10 Educational Books to Pick Up for Juneteenth

Safe Parking Update

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Nine volunteers led by landscape designer and grounds beautification guru Thomas Oliver mowed, trimmed, weeded, weed whacked, cleaned up trash and made great strides toward keeping our building and grounds looking cared for. A bouquet of thanks to Thomas, Jim Bilnoski, Cat Garrettson Bilnoski, Dave and Cindy Hackett, Bob Hayes, Pam Jenkins, Patty McPhee, and … Continue reading Safe Parking Update

Safe Parking Update

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Safe Parking Update — Report provided at the TUUC Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 13, 2021 The TUUC Subcommittee on Housing Insecurity (subcommittee of the Social Justice Committee) has been working toward welcoming guests again to safely park overnight in our parking lot. We are doing this as part of the Tacoma/Pierce County Safe Parking … Continue reading Safe Parking Update

Safe Parking Update

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We have good news and disappointing news. Let’s enjoy the good news first. A committed team of volunteers with funding and support from the Tacoma/Pierce County Safe Parking Network (now a part of Safe Sites for All) donated time, energy, and materials to create a very functional parking area for our temporary guests living in … Continue reading Safe Parking Update

Safe Parking FAQs

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Safe Parking Network Pilot Program/Safe Parking – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is Safe Parking? Safe Parking is a program where people who are living in their vehicles become temporary guests of an organization that has a parking lot. The organization provides an assigned parking place and access to basic sanitation (toilet/porta-potty, handwashing station, trash … Continue reading Safe Parking FAQs

Safe Parking and a Personal Story

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Every week for the last several, the Ad Hoc Committee on Building and Grounds Security has been providing information and insight into Safe Parking and the Tacoma/Pierce County Safe Parking Network pilot project. We have been investigating how participating as a Safe Parking Network location can help improve the security of our building and grounds … Continue reading Safe Parking and a Personal Story

Safe Parking Insights

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It may be hard to imagine that someone would choose to live in their car. Can you imagine the physical toll of sleeping in a barely reclined seat, surrounded by the possessions you were able to pack? The emotional toll of never feeling safe while parked on a street or in a parking lot? The … Continue reading Safe Parking Insights

What is Safe Parking?

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Safe Parking Overview Providing a Safe Parking location with sanitary facilities – porta-potty and handwashing station – is a cost effective way to support those living in their cars toward housing and food security. After all, who really wants to live in their car? Who wants to decide what few possessions and memories they can … Continue reading What is Safe Parking?