Jimmie Thompson served selflessly at Eloise's Cooking Pot for 15 years. Honoring Jimmie Thompson’s Legacy of Service By Ahndrea Blue President and CEO Making A Difference Foundation When we talk about heroes, we often imagine people whose names are etched into history books or celebrated on grand stages. But sometimes, the truest heroes walk [...]
Last year, Coordinated Care partnered with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for the Eastside Family Resource Center’s community garden project, here at the ribbon cutting with Mayor Woodards, local elected officials and community leaders. As a health insurance coverage provider to individuals and families in Washington state, Coordinated Care naturally focuses on its [...]
It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of Jimmie Thompson, Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank’s very first volunteer. Jimmie was the very first person who showed up to help me start this food bank. With a humble heart, he faithfully served for over 15 years, personally delivering [...]
Making a Difference Foundation leader Ahndrea Blue earlier this year. Photo by David Putnam Tacoma's Making a Difference Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program — its largest class to date. Forty-six students pursuing higher education were awarded the $1,500 scholarship. This year’s recipients included students attending community colleges, technical schools, and state [...]
As it nears its first anniversary this July, the Feeding Our Future program, an initiative of the Making A Difference Foundation in Tacoma, Washington, continues to empower disadvantaged and at-risk youth and young adults ages 16 to 25. In addition to promoting the mental, physical, and social well-being of participants, the 20-week program introduces [...]
By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium Behind every door in our community, there’s a story – parents skipping meals so their children can eat, seniors choosing between medicine and groceries, and hardworking families stretching every dollar at the grocery store. While some gather joyfully around full dinner tables, others face the quiet worry of uncertainty. [...]
According to Ahndrea Blue, Founder/CEO of the Making A Difference Foundation, their Feeding Our Future program is a byproduct of her helping some local youth trying to enter the marijuana industry. Courtesy Photo. By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium As it nears its first anniversary this July, the Feeding Our Future program, an initiative of [...]
Rich Baker loves Tacoma, especially the people who, like him, call the city home. His favorite go-to place is Method Coffee & Skateboards downtown, seen here with his buddy and Method co-owner Aaron Artis (left). The Tacoma Weekly sat down with Baker to talk about his life of accomplishments and his fondness for sharing his award-winning [...]
Stewart Heights Park is the place to be on June 19 for “Juneteenth: A Road to Economic Freedom.” Thursday, June 19, will be a federal holiday to mark Juneteenth and its commemoration of slavery being abolished in the United States. It was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, when President Joe [...]
Northwest Medical Arts Nominated as Best Med Spa in the Pacific Northwest by the Seattle Times PR Newswire UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash., June 10, 2025 Award-winning medical spa featured in 5 Categories; Best of the PNW Voting from Now – June 27, 2025 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Medical Arts (NWMA), an award-winning medical [...]
