Advocacy is a powerful tool to utilize in the work to end and prevent homelessness as it can educate, engage, and build essential relationships. And as funders, we can, and should, be a leading example. 

		1501 Pacific Avenue, Ste 400  Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-597-7491 www.uwpc.org

Organization Type

United Way

Mission

United Way of Pierce County is committed to making measurable improvements in the lives of people in our community.

Our mission is best executed when we identify critical issues and then use your gift to fund a combination of programs and initiatives to best address those issues.

Funding Areas

• Education
• Health care
• Housing

Supported Strategies

• Affordable housing
• Education about homelessness
• Emergency shelter
• Funding advocacy
• Permanent supportive housing
• Prevention
• Public policy/systems change
• Rapid re-housing
• Supportive services
• Transitional housing
• Workforce development