Y Tacoma aims to identify, spotlight, and support the young adults of Tacoma's Y Generation(18-35) who are change-makers in their respective work. Y Tacoma will also aim to support those young adults who have the ambition to make an impact in their lives, their community and beyond. Every other week we will profile up to… Continue reading Y Tacoma Features Ladies First
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University Place Junior Viking Cheer
T'wina Franklin coaches cheerleading for University Place Junior Viking Cheer (UPJVC). She is first aid/cpr certified, WSCCA / WIAA stunt/safety certified, former head coach for Life Christian's junior high squad for the 3 years, led several cheer camps through the YMCA, coached a rec team at Fort Lewis, cheered in high school and at University… Continue reading University Place Junior Viking Cheer
College Success Foundation’s Make it Happen Summer Camp at PLU
Ladies First self-defense instructor Tasha Ina Church was asked to teach to the youth from the College Success Foundation's Make it Happen Summer Camp at PLU. She took a group of youth through Aikido joint manipulation, joint locks, and pressure points, teaching the importance of protecting yourself and those around you.For more on Make it… Continue reading College Success Foundation’s Make it Happen Summer Camp at PLU
First Creek Middle School
First Creek Middle School was the launch location of the Ladies First Program. We went through a questionnaire and selection process to sign up ladies for our program. We had a total of 45 young ladies total and 45 on our waiting list. They were selected based on their interest in the program, their goal… Continue reading First Creek Middle School
Founder T’wina Nobles
Pictured: Founder T'wina Nobles T'wina Nobles is a mother, philanthropist, entrepreneur, nonprofit executive, educator, State Senator for the 28th Legislative District, and a director on the University Place School Board. Currently serving as President and CEO of the Tacoma Urban League, T’wina has over 15 years of experience in education as an instructor, PTA leader and School Board member. She… Continue reading Founder T’wina Nobles
Hero Institute
Ladies First had the great pleasure of being invited to do three workshops at the College Success Foundation's Hero Institute--A one day conference for middle school and high school youth. Our workshop focused on body image and breaking down barriers for women. For more on the College Success Foundation, check out their website: http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/
2012 Youth and Family Summit
The 2012 Youth & Family Summit was informed by the previous efforts and recent feedback. The 2012 Summit’s youth programming track aims to facilitate educational success among participants through the following: Developing and engaging youth in critical thinking about their education, including the role of family, schools, community, and culture. Empowering youth to advocate for quality… Continue reading 2012 Youth and Family Summit
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