Tacoma Community House

American Dream Real for Grateful Immigrants

On July 4th, The News Tribune featured 7 stories about immigrants seeking the American dream. All of the individuals featured had a connection to Tacoma Community House. It's an incredible collection of stories. Thank you TNT for giving a voice to these people and their amazing stories.
Read: American dream real for grateful immigrants

Tacoma Community House wins the Spotlight on Business Award presented by Chamber of Commerce

On June 22, 2010, TCH won the Spotlight on Business Award presented by the Chamber of Commerce! We received this award in the nonprofit category for our success in growing and surviving especially in this economy. Thank you Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce.
Read TNT article: Business winners announced

Tacoma Community House Earns National Award for Exceptional Immigrant Integration Initiatives

WASHINGTON – The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) on Tuesday announced the four winners of its second annual E Pluribus Unum national awards for exceptional immigrant integration initiatives, with a Washington state settlement house now celebrating a 100-year record of service to immigrants and low-income residents receiving a $50,000 prize.
Read TNT article: Tacoma Community House a 'mini United Nations'

TCH Offers Free Citizenship Classes at Three Locations

Tacoma Community House has free classes for those applying for citizenship. Participants can join the class at any point during the session.

What you will learn:
Citizenship Exam and Interview
Fundamentals of American History
Electoral process
Foundations of democracy

Download citizenship class flyer
For more info call 253-383-3951.

Scrabble Rousers: Bad Poetry

SCRABBLE Rousers is open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. Players will identify themselves as beginners, intermediates, or experts to ensure fun will be had by all. The night will consist of two 45 minute games with an intermission.

Open Mic: We will be holding an open mic at intermission for event participants to bare their soul and share a bad poem.

Date: August 18, 2010

Location: King's Books
218 Saint Helens Avenue
Tacoma, WA‎ 98402
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm

Cost: $10

Tacoma Community House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides education, employment, interpretation, immigration and social services for refugees, immigrants, and English speaking adults and youth.

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