After two years of service, Sue Elkin is leaving her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Tacoma Education Dream Fund. Sue brought heartfelt commitment to Tacoma’s young people. The Board is grateful for her commitment to the students and families the Dream Fund exists to serve. Board Chair, Priscilla Lisicich, will serve as acting […]
A new initiative is giving Tacoma Public Schools students a powerful opportunity to invest in their futures. The Futures 253 program is a partnership between the Tacoma Education Dream Fund (TEDF), Local Philanthropy, and Tacoma Public Schools that brings together local financial institutions and community partners to help students open and grow Roth IRA investment accounts […]
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Welcome! The Tacoma Educational Dream Fund is excited to announce the addition of two exceptional leaders to our Board of Directors: Jeannie Nist and Eric Cederstrand. Their diverse expertise, community engagement, and shared dedication to Tacoma’s students will strengthen our mission to invest in opportunities that help every child thrive. Jeannie Nist has built her […]
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Join us for Unveiling the Dream, the official launch of the Tacoma Education Dream Fund! This event will showcase our mission to expand educational opportunities and support programs that empower students in our community. Come connect with local leaders, learn about our vision, and be part of a movement that turns dreams into reality. Friday, October 17, […]
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New philanthropic organization to support Tacoma students Tacoma’s students have a new level of support with the newly created Tacoma Education Dream Fund. This new philanthropic organization is an independent 501c3 designed to serve Tacoma Public Schools students. The Dream Fund will engage with new donors, existing supporters, and national and community organizations to invest […]
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Leadership Transition
/in NewsAfter two years of service, Sue Elkin is leaving her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Tacoma Education Dream Fund. Sue brought heartfelt commitment to Tacoma’s young people. The Board is grateful for her commitment to the students and families the Dream Fund exists to serve. Board Chair, Priscilla Lisicich, will serve as acting […]
Launch of Futures 253 Program helps students start investing now
/in NewsA new initiative is giving Tacoma Public Schools students a powerful opportunity to invest in their futures. The Futures 253 program is a partnership between the Tacoma Education Dream Fund (TEDF), Local Philanthropy, and Tacoma Public Schools that brings together local financial institutions and community partners to help students open and grow Roth IRA investment accounts […]
Welcome New Board Members: Jeannie Nist and Eric Cederstrand
/in NewsWelcome! The Tacoma Educational Dream Fund is excited to announce the addition of two exceptional leaders to our Board of Directors: Jeannie Nist and Eric Cederstrand. Their diverse expertise, community engagement, and shared dedication to Tacoma’s students will strengthen our mission to invest in opportunities that help every child thrive. Jeannie Nist has built her […]
Unveiling The Dream, A Kick-Off Fundraising Event!
/in NewsJoin us for Unveiling the Dream, the official launch of the Tacoma Education Dream Fund! This event will showcase our mission to expand educational opportunities and support programs that empower students in our community. Come connect with local leaders, learn about our vision, and be part of a movement that turns dreams into reality. Friday, October 17, […]
New CEO Selected for Dream Fund
/in NewsNew philanthropic organization to support Tacoma students Tacoma’s students have a new level of support with the newly created Tacoma Education Dream Fund. This new philanthropic organization is an independent 501c3 designed to serve Tacoma Public Schools students. The Dream Fund will engage with new donors, existing supporters, and national and community organizations to invest […]