Pierce Co. Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2)

12/05/2025

Presented by Coordinated Care
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 11 am-2 pm at Eastside Community Center

Connect with a variety of community resources all in one place! Discover opportunities for food, housing, healthcare, and more in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Come for the goodie bags and while you are here pick up some healthy snacks. Complete the fun checklist to enter the drawing for prizes!
Meet with community providers and learn how to access financial wellness resources or find jobs.
This event will take place during Eastside’s Holiday Blast.

What to expect at the event:

Access to services such as:
Financial wellness resources
Health care providers
Job hunting resources
Pick up packaged food while supplies last
Goodie bags

12/05/2025

🌟✨ Embrace the magic of the season as we welcome the promise of longer days and shorter nights at our Winter Solstice Celebration! 🌙❄️
📅 Date: December 20
🕕 Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Frontier Park Graham WA
🌌 Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of our Night Market, where local artisans and vendors will showcase their festive creations. Find unique gifts, handmade crafts, and treasures that sparkle with seasonal spirit! 🛍️✨
🕯️ Take a magical Luminary Walk through a path illuminated by a sea of glowing lanterns ($3/admission). Let the soft light guide you through the winter night as you soak in the beauty of the season. For an even more enchanting experience, opt for the activity package ($8/admission). Please note that supplies are limited, and activity packages may not be available for purchase on the day of the event. 🌠🕊️
🔆 Partner with the Pierce College Science Dome to create a solargraph and track the sun's journey across the sky as the seasons transform.
☕ Indulge your taste buds with the delectable Food Trucks! From piping hot cocoa to savory winter delights, there's something for every craving. Warm up with a cup of joy and savor the flavors of the season. 🍲🎄
🎶 Laughter and the joy of community await you at our Winter Solstice Celebration! Bundle up, bring your loved ones, and let's create unforgettable memories together. 🎉❤️
Don't miss out on this magical night of celebration and connection. Share the warmth and joy as we welcome the winter season with open arms. See you there!
🔗 Learn more at https://bit.ly/47xCXmq
❄️🌟

12/05/2025

The Community Advocacy Coalition for Developmental Disabilities has released its 2026 priorities, highlighting the most urgent policy needs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington. The agenda focuses on protecting essential services, strengthening community-based supports, reducing reliance on institutional care, and advancing equitable, person-centered policies. Read and share the full priorities to support your advocacy this session.

Learn more and read the priorities document at: https://www.ddc.wa.gov/cac-news-and-updates/community-advocacy-coalition-cac-2026-priorities

12/05/2025

Join us Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 PM for Navigating IDD: Estate Planning, part of our monthly webinar series designed for parents and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This month’s session features Mary McDirmid, ChSNC, ChFC, Chief Financial Planning and Growth Officer with All Needs Planning. Mary will guide families through essential estate-planning considerations to help ensure long-term stability and support for loved ones with IDD.
Second Wednesday of each month
7:00–8:30 PM
Via Zoom
Join the event:
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/96093292277
Passcode: TheArc!
No RSVP required
If you have questions or need accommodations or language interpretation, please contact JKim@arcofkingcounty.org.
We hope to see you there!

12/05/2025

🚨 Fantasy Lights Closure Alert

Tonight’s event (Dec. 4) is cancelled due to weather-related technical issues. We know this is disappointing and truly apologize for the inconvenience.

All ticket holders for tonight's event will receive a full refund. Thank you for your understanding and support. 💛

12/05/2025

TWO DAYS until the Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting on Saturday December 6th.

Join Miss Fairy Winters from Tangerine Tales for reindeer games in City Hall after the parade!

Here is the full schedule for both indoor and outdoor activities:

4:00 p.m. Free crafts, face painting, carols, food trucks, and entertainment at City Hall
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Parade
5:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Santa photos and gifts.
5:30 p.m. Tree lighting at City Hall

12/05/2025

The Pierce County Eviction Prevention program supports eligible, low-income households with past due rent. 🏘️

Households will be chosen for assistance through a fair, random lottery system. The next application review is Dec. 10, 2025.

An eviction notice, 30-day pay or vacate notice, or 14-day pay or vacate notice must be in hand before submitting.

12/05/2025

This weekend one of our team members was listening to the radio and heard a familiar name while they were announcing the championship winners for Unified Football - our client Sam! Sam was selected as the MVP for his team and as a result was given Super Bowl tickets!

Congratulations Sam!

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