events

The Affordable Housing Consortium holds membership and community-wide events throughout the year to engage our network and increase awareness of the need for affordable housing.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, May 05
Powering Affordable Housing: Tacoma Power’s New Energy Incentive Program
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May 05, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Virtual Event
Learn how Tacoma Power supports affordable housing with energy grants and efficiency incentives.
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Mon, May 05
Beyond the Tent: Rethinking Emergency Shelter in Pierce County
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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?
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Mon, May 05
AHC Members - Statewide Policy Round Table
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May 05, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
In Person - Location is TBD
Help shape WA’s housing strategy with Gov. Ferguson’s team—roundtable, input, & breakout sessions.
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Tue, May 06
Housing with Support: What Works for Long-Term Stability
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May 06, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Virtual Event
What’s the difference between supportive and transitional housing, and why don’t we have enough of either?
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Tue, May 06
Pierce County Council Proclamation for Affordable Housing Week
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May 06, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
https://piercecountywa.zoom.us/j/9766178742
The Pierce County Council will designate May 4-10 as Affordable Housing Week in Pierce County.
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Wed, May 07
Shiloh New Life Apartments Grand Opening
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May 07, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Shiloh's New Life Apartments, 1211 South I Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
Celebrate new beginnings with the grand opening of Shiloh's 60-unit New Life affordable housing project.
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Wed, May 07
Tour of Cornus House: Affordable Housing and Transit-Oriented Development in the Heart of Tacoma
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May 07, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cornus House, 2501 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA
Tour Tacoma’s new Cornus House, a model for transit-oriented, affordable urban living.
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Wed, May 07
Tour of Patsy Surh Place: A Look at New Senior Housing in Tacoma
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May 07, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Patsy Surh Place, 711 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98418, USA
Tour Tacoma’s newest senior housing project and learn how affordable homes are built from the ground up.
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Wed, May 07
Building Affordability: Preserving and Producing Rental Housing That Works
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May 07, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Virtual Event
What does it really take to build—and keep—rental housing affordable in Pierce County?
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Wed, May 07
Land Rich - Cash Poor: Faith Communities and the Stewardship of their Property
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May 07, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Mason United Methodist Church, 2710 N Madison St, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA
Can church-owned land help solve the housing crisis? Join us to explore faith-led housing solutions.
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Thu, May 08
Black Home Initiative Network Policy Group Meeting
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May 08, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Virtual Event
Recap the 2025 session and help advance Black homeownership policy at BHI’s May 8 virtual meeting. Please reach out to bambi@housingconsortium.org for the Zoom link.
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Thu, May 08
Keys to the Future: Expanding Access to Affordable Homeownership
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May 08, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Virtual Event
Who gets to own a home—and what’s standing in the way for so many in Pierce County?
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Thu, May 08
Rethinking James Center Plaza with Mercy Housing NW & Friends
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May 08, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Aviva Crossing, 1628 S Mildred St, Tacoma, WA 98465, USA
See how 500 homes are transforming a shopping center—tour Aviva Crossing in progress!
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Thu, May 08
Pierce County Policy Roundtable on Affordable Housing with Executive Ryan Mello
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May 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Shared with RSVP
AHW sponsors & AHC members: Join Ryan Mello for a housing policy roundtable & conversation.
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Thu, May 08
AHW 2025 Networking Reception: Building Connections, Building Housing
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May 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Tacoma, 1901 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
Celebrate Affordable Housing Week with food, drinks, and connections at the West of the Waterway.
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Fri, May 09
Coalition to End Homelessness Weekly Meeting
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May 09, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Register: http://pchomeless.org/
The Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness connects and mobilizes people to take action to end homelessness.
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Fri, May 09
Landlords & Tenants: Navigating Policy Change and Housing Realities
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May 09, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual Event
Hear how landlords and tenants are adapting to changing policies in this timely virtual panel.
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Fri, May 09
The Market Matters: Rethinking Market-Rate Housing in Pierce County
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May 09, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Virtual Event
Market-rate housing plays a critical role in the housing continuum, but is it meeting the needs of our community?
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PAST EVENTS

Multiple Dates
Thu, Mar 20
Affordable Housing Learning Session: Fundamentals of Affordable Housing
RSVP Closed
Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Virtual Event via Zoom
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Thu, Sep 26
Lunch & Learn! Tacoma Tree Foundation: Growing Trees & Housing
RSVP Closed
Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom
Tacoma Tree Foundation's Executive Director, Lowell Wyse, will outline what TTF does to preserve & encourage tree planting & maintenance for a healthy & equitable urban forest. We will also dive into a discussion about tree policy and its connection to housing through plans like Home in Tacoma.
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Wed, Sep 18
AHC Member & Plus One Mixer: Private Networking Event
RSVP Closed
Sep 18, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Tacoma, 9007 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466, USA
The Consortium invites our members to join us for an event of networking at Narrows Brewing! All AHC members are welcome and encouraged to invite a 'Plus One' who is not a member. We ask everyone who intends to participate to RSVP here. We hope to see you there!
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Thu, Aug 22
Pierce Transit Long-Range Plan: Presentation & Discussion
RSVP Closed
Aug 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Zoom
We will be joined by Pierce Transit and learn about their upcoming Long-Range Plan. They will go over reasons for the plan, key messages, and we will have an opportunity to discuss these plans with a Pierce Transit Senior Planner. Tune in and learn how transit is evolving in Pierce County!
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Thu, Jun 06
Climate Policy, Planning, and its Impacts on Frontline Communities
RSVP Closed
Jun 06, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Zoom
Sierra from Front and Centered will outline current climate policy in WA through a community lens. We will be discussing climate equity, the new climate element (HB 1181), and hear recommendations for Environmental Justice. We will also hear from a Front and Centered member about their experience.
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Fri, May 24
Elected Officials Affordable Housing Tour
RSVP Closed
May 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tacoma, RSVP for Address
Join us for an exclusive tour tailored for elected officials, where you'll explore affordable housing projects across Tacoma and Lakewood.
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Fri, May 10
Equity in Action: Empowering BIPOC Developers through the RACE Initiative
RSVP Closed
May 10, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Virtual Event
Discover how the RACE Initiative is breaking barriers for BIPOC developers in the housing industry. Join us to explore transformative strategies that empower equity and enhance community development.
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Fri, May 10
Beyond Campus Walls: Affordable Housing and Higher Education Partnerships
RSVP Closed
May 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT
Virtual Event - Zoom
Explore the dynamic relationship between affordable housing and higher education in our virtual panel, 'Beyond Campus Walls,' showcasing innovative partnerships driving housing equity.
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Fri, May 10
Legislative Forum: Community Land Trusts & Supporting Black Developers
RSVP Closed
May 10, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Greater Christ Temple Church, 1926 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA
Discover the keys to equitable housing solutions at our Legislative Forum, where esteemed panelists and state elected officials will tackle the vital role of community land trusts in Pierce County.
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Fri, May 10
Pierce County Community Land Trust Conversation
RSVP Closed
May 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Greater Christ Temple Church, 1926 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA
Unlock the power of community land trusts for affordable housing solutions in Pierce County with our expert panelists, as they tackle challenges faced by black developers in this thought-provoking discussion.
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Thu, May 09
Affordable Housing Week Reception
RSVP Closed
May 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Edison Square, 5415 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
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Thu, May 09
Safe and Stable: Supporting Children and Families through Affordable Housing
RSVP Closed
May 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT
Virtual Event - Zoom
Discover how affordable housing fosters safety and stability for children and families in our event, 'Safe and Stable,' where experts share strategies for creating nurturing environments and supporting vulnerable populations.
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Thu, May 09
Coffee Chat with an Affordable Housing Developer
RSVP Closed
May 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Virtual Event
Discover the secrets behind affordable housing development in Pierce County firsthand in our exclusive coffee chat with a seasoned developer – join us for an eye-opening conversation!
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Wed, May 08
UNZIPPED: An Autopsy of American Inequality - Film Premiere & Director Discussion
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May 08, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
Dive into the heart of America's housing crisis with "UNZIPPED: An Autopsy of American Inequality." Join award-winning director Colin K. Gray and executive producer Lucy Liu for a gripping documentary experience that delves deep into the struggles of Venice, CA, 90291. Explore the raw realities face
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Wed, May 08
Walking Tour of Hilltop Affordable Housing
RSVP Closed
May 08, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tacoma Housing Authority, 902 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Wed, May 08
Opening Doors: Empowering Black Homeownership Across the Continuum
RSVP Closed
May 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT
Virtual Event - Zoom
Unlock insights on BIPOC homeownership! Learn from Black Home Initiative, TPC-Habitat, and Rebuilding Together South Sound. Join us!
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Wed, May 08
Equitable Housing: Advancing Social Justice Through Affordable Housing Solutions
RSVP Closed
May 08, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Virtual Event
Our expert panelists will explore strategies to promote equity, combat housing discrimination, and advance social justice through affordable housing initiatives.
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Tue, May 07
City of Tacoma: Affordable Housing Week Proclamation
RSVP Closed
May 07, 2024, 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099
Join us as the City of Tacoma will make a proclamation designating May 6 - 10 as Affordable Housing Week.
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