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Making A Difference Foundation – Community Reinvestment Project Spotlight

Making A Difference Foundation is one of 30 By/For Black, Latine, and Indigenous Kin organizations in Pierce County recommended by the Pierce County Local Advisory Team to receive funding through the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Project. GTCF contracted with Commerce to convene the Pierce County Local Advisory Team and deliver funding based on their [...]

By |2025-10-29T03:47:27-07:00October 29th, 2025|Blog|

Generosity yields donation to Eloise’s Cooking Pot

Tiffany Sanders, Public Affairs Manager with Fred Meyer and QFC (middle), presented the donation to Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Program Manager Atienne Howard (left) and Making A Difference Foundation President and CEO Ahndrea Blue. When at the grocery store check-out, oftentimes the cashier will ask if you would like to round up your [...]

By |2025-10-27T22:47:28-07:00October 27th, 2025|Articles, Blog|

Help Us keep Our Neighbors Fed

As our community faces growing uncertainty, more of our neighbors are being impacted by the current federal disruptions. Over 11,000 federal employees across our region are experiencing furloughs or wage interruptions, and for many, this marks the first time they’ve ever needed to seek food assistance. At Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank, we are [...]

By |2025-10-24T09:09:40-07:00October 24th, 2025|Articles, Blog|

Making a Difference Foundation Food Bank Receives Suquamish Tribe Grant

Ahndrea Blue, photographed here in spring 2025, is the president and CEO of the Making a Difference Foundation. Photo by David Putnam Tacoma's Making a Difference Foundation has announced that its flagship hunger-relief program, Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank, recently received a $2,000 grant from the Suquamish Tribe’s Suquamish Foundation. The grant was awarded through the Suquamish Foundation’s [...]

By |2025-10-07T03:58:54-07:00October 7th, 2025|Articles, Blog|

Faith, Hate, and the Crisis of Moral Clarity Among Believers

By Ahndrea Blue The recent death of Charlie Kirk has stirred a complex and troubling response across the nation. Before anything else is said, let me be clear: as a follower of Christ, I believe no one has the right to take another person’s life because of a difference in belief or opinion. [...]

By |2025-09-29T21:48:02-07:00September 29th, 2025|Articles, Blog|

A Life of Quiet Greatness

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 [...]

By |2025-09-22T22:35:55-07:00September 22nd, 2025|Articles, Blog|

Coordinated Care removes barriers for all

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 [...]

By |2025-09-22T09:11:39-07:00September 22nd, 2025|Articles, Blog|

In Memoriam: ECP’s First Volunteer

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 [...]

By |2025-09-18T17:39:56-07:00September 18th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Tacoma’s Making a Difference Foundation Awards Scholarships to Nearly 50 Students

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 [...]

By |2025-08-01T01:27:07-07:00August 1st, 2025|Articles, Blog|

US (WA): Foundation helps youth through growing training

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 |2025-08-01T01:17:22-07:00August 1st, 2025|Articles, Blog|