By Ahndrea L. Blue, Esquire — President & CEO, Making A Difference Foundation; Believer in Jesus Christ Two tragic deaths in Minneapolis this month have shaken our nation and pierced the conscience of many — including mine. As I reflect on what has occurred, I do so broken-hearted and saddened, struggling to reconcile [...]
As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I want to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this important day that calls us not to rest, but to action. Dr. King’s vision was never about comfort or idle admiration; it was about courage, commitment, and service. This day is a [...]
The Washington State Board of Education is now accepting applications from current high school sophomores to serve as the Board’s next Student Board Member for the 2026–2028 term. Applications are open through Tuesday, March 31. Students from all backgrounds and postsecondary plans are encouraged to apply. https://sbe.wa.gov/about-board/student-board-members?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Student+Application+2026#apply About the Position The Board’s two Student Board [...]
Making a Difference Foundation founder and CEO Ahndrea Blue. Photo by David Putnam Tacoma's Making a Difference Foundation announced this week that it received a $10,000 donation from Schroeter Goldmark & Bender in support of Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank. The MADF is a nonprofit that's worked within the Puget Sound region to help those in need with [...]
Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has received a $5,000 grant from the June and Julian Foss Foundation to support its Feeding Our Future Youth Farming Program, an initiative designed to empower at-risk teens and young adults through agriculture, mentorship, and workforce development. The Feeding Our Future program provides youth ages 16–25 with hands-on farming [...]
Courtesy of Joel Muniz via Unsplash This article originally appeared in our sister publication, South Sound Business. While not an all-inclusive list, here are a few notable local 501(c) (3) organizations that are impacting South Sound communities in a big way. Concern for Animals Most food banks can cover the needs of human family [...]
Ahndrea Blue, founder and CEO of MADF, left, pictured with Feeding Our Future participants. Courtesy Photo. The Feeding Our Future program, an initiative of the Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) in Tacoma, Washington, continues to empower disadvantaged and at‑risk youth and young adults ages 16 to 25. On December 18, a group of [...]
DeeDee Howe, president of Puget Sound Pet Food Bank. Photo by David Putnam This Animal-Centered Nonprofit in Tacoma is More Than Just a Pet Food Bank When facing food insecurity, it can be tough to acquire sustenance to feed oneself, let alone a beloved pet. One organization hoping to ease that dilemma is the Puget [...]
Giving back to your community is a rewarding experience, and there's no better time to start than now. Volunteering is a good thing to do, offering benefits not just to the recipients, but also to the volunteers themselves by fostering connection and purpose. The options listed below are just a few examples amongst many [...]
Tacoma food bank expands door-to-door service as feds tighten SNAP rules As federal officials consider new rules for SNAP benefits, a Tacoma food bank is struggling to meet rising demand and expanding its reach by delivering food directly to families in need. TACOMA, Wash. - As federal officials weigh new requirements for SNAP benefits, one [...]
