Most waste in Washington could be recovered, recycled or reused. New approaches and technologies, such as those supported through the NextCycle Washington business accelerator, can help us get there. From helping repair broken furniture to improving solar panel recycling, Washington’s NextCycle program supports sustainable innovation OLYMPIA – Improving solar panel recycling. Sustainable diaper processing. [...]
Courtesy of Julia M. Cameron via Pexels Project Dash, which is a DoorDash corporate-advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, has granted Tacoma's Making a Difference Foundation $5,000 to help support MADF’s Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank's home-delivery program. “We are really grateful for the support from this Project Dash grant,” said [...]
Making A Difference Foundation President and CEO Ahndrea Blue expressed much gratitude for everyone who had helped make Eloise’s Cooking Pot the largest food bank with the largest delivery system. It was an important and festive day on June 17 to celebrate 2.8 million meals delivered to Pierce County families through a partnership between [...]
The Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has recently been awarded a significant grant to further its impactful work. A $20,000 grant from the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA), backed by the Washington State Department of Commerce, has been earmarked to bolster MADF’s BIPOC Farmers’ HUB and Technical Assistance Program. This grant comes as a [...]
The Metropolitan Development Council sold this 3,812-square-foot commercial building in downtown Tacoma to the Making A Difference Foundation last month. A broker at Lee & Associates says he anticipates owner-user office sales will remain strong.
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks a significant moment in American history—the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. This day commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced theend of slavery, over two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. While Juneteenth is a [...]
So much more than just a traditionally long weekend or the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day in the U.S. is actually a solemn occasion to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. As we gather with family and friends for barbecues and [...]
Today is the first of two BIG days of giving! Join thousands who are showing their support for their favorite nonprofits. Every donation will help us go further to achieve our mission to Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank. Eloise’s has grown to be the largest food bank in pierce county serving over 75,000 people [...]
March isn't just all about March Madness. More than that, it's also Women's History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements, enduring challenges, and inspiring resilience of women across the globe. This annual observance provides a platform to reflect on women's complex and diverse experiences throughout history and in contemporary society. One [...]
The Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has recently been awarded a significant grant to further its impactful work. A $20,000 grant from the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA), backed by the Washington State Department of Commerce, has been earmarked to bolster MADF’s BIPOC Farmers’ HUB and Technical Assistance Program. This grant comes as a [...]
