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E-Newsletter June 23, 2025

Professional Boxer Claressa Shields

Claressa Shields is the African American female boxer who has achieved championship status in the most weight classes. She is the only boxer in history, female or male, to hold all four major world titles in boxing— the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO), in three weight classes. Shields has held multiple world titles in the light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight categories and as of October 2022, is ranked the world's best active female boxer by ESPN.  Before going pro, she won gold medals in the women's middleweight division at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, making her the first American boxer to win consecutive Olympic medals. She was also the youngest boxer at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. Shields also competes in the Professional Fighters League as a professional mixed martial artist. Sources: ESPN.com; Wikipedia.org

Pierce County Eviction Prevention Program

The Pierce County Eviction Prevention program supports eligible low-income households with their past due rent. Submitting an application does not guarantee payment and due to limited funding, not all eligible households can be served through this program. Beginning in February 2025, eligible households will be chosen for assistance through a fair random lottery system as part of an evaluation to improve the program in the future. 

The lottery is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. Only fully submitted and eligible applications are included in the lottery.

Next Lottery: July 11, 2025 11:59pm

• Referrals will go out starting Monday, July 14.

• The lottery is held on the 2nd Friday of each month.

• Applications must be eligible, fully submitted, and have all required documentation to be considered for the lottery.

More information and the application can be located on the Pierce County website - https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7142/Eviction-Prevention 

Free Showers for Those in Need

Tacoma Public Library and The New Hope Resource Center have partnered to offer free showers, designed to support individuals experiencing houselessness or housing instability. A mobile shower trailer will be available in the Moore Library parking lot twice a month, with drop-in programs and resources offered in our meeting room while you wait. Please spread the word. July Dates: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Noon – 5 pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025- Noon – 5 pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - Noon – 5pm Location: Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch - 215 South 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98408

Free Bonding Education Program

Community Events!

30 Minute Legal Consultation - by appointment only Wednesday, July 16, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pre-register by emailing the legal team at selfhelp@carlmaxeycenter.org

Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee's Nubian Jam 2025

The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee presents the 33nd Annual NUBIAN JAM. One of the longest running community celebrations in Snohomish County, features live music & entertainment, food, vendors, community resources, networking, an open mic, fashion show and MORE!

Find out more about the festival at https://www.nubianjam.com/lineup

When: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 - 10 AM to 7 PM

Where: Forest Park - 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett, WA 98203

Umoja Fest and Parade 2025

Be apart of this annual event! Parade participant applications accepted until July 18, 2025.

Festival Sundiata

Festival Sundiata is a family friendly free festival celebrating all art forms from the African diaspora. Music, food, one of a kind merchandise, delicious food, interactive activities, dance, art, fashion, history, national entertainers and much much more.

August 23-24, 2025

Seattle Center - Downtown Seattle

More information at www.festivalsundiata.org/

More community events listed at CAAA.WA.Gov/events

Career / Employment Opportunities

Washington State Attorney General's Office state-wide employment recruitments https://www.atg.wa.gov

AAG – Regional Services Division, Multiple Locations (DL: 6/29/25) New!

AAG – 2025 Honors Program                 

Washington State Department of Corrections: Correctional Officers, Nurses, LPNs, Psychologists, etc., needed. Find all recruitments at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/doc

Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families opportunities here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/dcyf

Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD). Help others find jobs! You and your work matter here Apply now!

Washington State Department of Social & Health Services openings posted at http://bit.ly/2JjcTzW. Learn more about DSHS and current job openings at these links: About Us | DSHS

Washington State Department of Transportation statewide career opportunities

Pierce County Library System (PCLS) http://jobs.pcls.us

Nurture the next generation of learners at South Puget Sound Community College

View available positions at Washington State Parks jobs, the Department of Fish & Wildlife jobs, Washington State Department of Ecology

City of Tacoma recruitments ; Pierce County - recruitments  Tacoma Public Health Department openings; View job openings at Kingcounty.gov; City of Seattle jobs