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 [...]
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 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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
