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Our league has a strong position in support of affordable housing, and engaging with others to ensure safe and secure housing for all residents in Tacoma is a priority action. Learn more and find ways to support our position by participating in “Affordable Housing Week” sponsored by the Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium. Check out the "register now" button for virtual and in-person events (most at no cost). The planned activities invite us to seek new ways to collaborate and deepen our relationships with those who share our belief in the human right to shelter. This is a good opportunity to learn more and consider what we can do to support housing that is both affordable and attainable. The "register now" button will allow you to register for multiple events, including: Beyond the Tent: Rethinking Emergency Shelter in Pierce County May 05, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Event What does effective emergency shelter really look like in Pierce County—and how do we move beyond the temporary to build real pathways to housing?

Have you been attending the grassroots “Hands Off” protests and rallies organized by local volunteers with the national 50501 movement? The National League encourages our participation. If you’d like to show up as a member of the League, with League signs and other signifiers, consider joining us as we create signs and talk about actions we can take in response to ever-deepening threats to democracy. Come when it works for you and for as long as you like. We’ll have the poster supplies, but welcome any additions (like clear packing tape, wide permanent markers, and creative slogans). If you’d like to join a future sign-making activity or have questions or supplies to share, contact Rosemary Powers at rpowers@eou.edu.

Home Remedies for Disheartening Days Staving Off Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss LWVTPC turns from the national scene to Pierce County. What “home remedies” can we apply to our natural environment to help assuage the ills of climate change? Guest speakers will emphasize hope and offer local actions that can help restore abundance to damaged Pierce County ecosystems and reduce the effects of climate change. Speakers for the Tacoma unit meeting are: [] Tahoma Bird Alliance, Executive Director, Stuart Early [] Pierce County Office of Resilience and Climate Action (ORCA) Nicole Avendano and Becca Book (Long Range Planning) [] Climate Pierce County, Dr. Elly Claus-McGahan [] National Wildlife Federation – Lucinda Wingard, Habitat Steward

Home Remedies for Disheartening Days Staving Off Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss LWVTPC turns from the national scene to Pierce County. What “home remedies” can we apply to our natural environment to help assuage the ills of climate change? Guest speakers will emphasize hope and offer local actions that can help restore abundance to damaged Pierce County ecosystems and reduce the effects of climate change. Speakers for the Puyallup/East Pierce unit meeting are: [] Pierce Conservation District, Dana Coggon [] Pierce County Office of Resilience and Climate Action (ORCA) Nicole Avendano and Becca Book (Long Range Planning) [] National Wildlife Federation – Lucinda Wingard, Habitat Steward Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am – 11:30 am Wesley Bradley Park (the Clubroom in the Brownstone building; It is the first building on the left)

Home Remedies for Disheartening Days Staving Off Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss LWVTPC turns from the national scene to Pierce County. What “home remedies” can we apply to our natural environment to help assuage the ills of climate change? Guest speakers will emphasize hope and offer local actions that can help restore abundance to damaged Pierce County ecosystems and reduce the effects of climate change. Speakers for the Gig Harbor Unit Meeting are: [] Great Peninsula Conservancy Board member, Michael Behrens, and Executive Director, Nathan Daniels [] City of GH Community Development Director, Eric Baker, [] National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward, Lucinda Wingard

The monthly Membership Meeting is open to all members interested in helping to plan for ways to make new and continuing members feel welcome and equipped with what they need to participate in League projects and events.

Home Remedies for Disheartening Days Staving Off Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss LWVTPC turns from the national scene to Pierce County. What “home remedies” can we apply to our natural environment to help assuage the ills of climate change? Guest speakers will emphasize hope and offer local actions that can help restore abundance to damaged Pierce County ecosystems and reduce the effects of climate change. Speakers for Virtual Unit Meeting are: [] County Council member Robyn Denson [] Pierce County Office of Resilience and Climate Action (ORCA) Nicole Avendano and Becca Book (Long Range Planning) [] National Wildlife Federation – Lucinda Wingard, Habitat Steward

League Affinity Group, meets the 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact Jean Jover-Snider at js.league@icloud.com for the meeting link.