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MDC - Metropolitan Development Council We have helped Pierce County with housing, health care, education, and employment since 1964. http:/

We help create vibrant communities by improving the lives of Pierce County's residents every day through our work in housing, health care, education, and employment. MDC is a vital community resource for Tacoma and Pierce County. Founded in 1964 as a non-profit Community Action Agency, MDC is committed to providing innovative programs that help remove people from a life of poverty and prepare them for self-sufficient living. For most of our 48 year history, MDC has responded to community needs by providing services that address the needs of low-income families. We have introduced national model programs such as “Housing First,” “Healthcare for the Homeless,” “College Bound,” and the “Educational Opportunity Center,” which, in turn, have improved lives and given hope to thousands of residents. Known by many names, the legal name of MDC is "Metropolitan Development Council," but we are doing business as "Making a Difference in Community," because that's what we do.

🎓 College dreams? We’ve got your back! 🚀Thinking about college but have NO idea where to start? Applications, financial ...
10/12/2026

🎓 College dreams? We’ve got your back! 🚀

Thinking about college but have NO idea where to start? Applications, financial aid, figuring out your future… it’s a lot! 😅

That’s where MDC’s TRIO Programs come in! From exploring colleges to planning your next big move, we’re here to help you figure it all out.

✨ Your future. Your goals. Your next chapter.

💙 Ready to see what’s possible? Connect with MDC’s Education Team and let’s make those big dreams happen!

🍁 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! YOU'RE INVITED! 🍂MDC's TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is excited to host our 5th Annual Fall...
10/09/2026

🍁 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! YOU'RE INVITED! 🍂

MDC's TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is excited to host our 5th Annual Fall Festival, and the entire community is invited!

Join us for an evening of food, connection, and community as we celebrate the season and help individuals and families access valuable resources and educational opportunities.

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 721 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

🍽️ Enjoy dinner and community connection

🎓 Learn about and enroll in our Educational Opportunity Center program

🧺 Sign up for Thanksgiving Day baskets

❤️ COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS NEEDED!

We're also inviting local businesses, organizations, and community members to help make this year's festival a success! We're seeking donations and event sponsors to support this special evening and help us give back to our neighbors.

Whether through a financial contribution, in-kind donation, or sponsorship, your generosity can help us bring our community together and make a meaningful difference this holiday season.

📩 Interested in attending, donating, or becoming a sponsor?

Contact Danielle Harris at [email protected] or [email protected].

Help us spread the word by sharing this event with your friends, family, and community partners!

🎓 Your next step starts here.Whether you're a student thinking about life after high school, an adult ready to return to...
10/08/2026

🎓 Your next step starts here.

Whether you're a student thinking about life after high school, an adult ready to return to school, or someone looking for a new career path, MDC Education is here to help you navigate what comes next.

Through our FREE education programs, MDC helps youth and adults across Pierce County access the tools, guidance and support they need to move forward.

Our Education team can help with:

🎓 College and career planning
📝 College applications and admissions
💰 FAFSA/WASFA and financial aid
📚 GED support
🔎 Career exploration and advising
💻 Digital literacy and education resources
🎓 Scholarships and student loan navigation
🤝 One-on-one support from experienced advisors

For middle and high school students, our TRIO Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs help students prepare for college and explore future careers.

For adults, our Educational Opportunity Center provides personalized support whether you're returning to school, starting for the first time, earning your GED, exploring training or simply trying to figure out your next step.

You don't have to navigate it alone.

Learn more about MDC Education and connect with our team at https://ow.ly/wyXu50ZW4Kp.

🎓 Your next step starts here.Whether you're a student thinking about life after high school, an adult ready to return to...
10/05/2026

🎓 Your next step starts here.

Whether you're a student thinking about life after high school, an adult ready to return to school, or someone looking for a new career path, MDC Education is here to help you navigate what comes next.

Through our FREE education programs, MDC helps youth and adults across Pierce County access the tools, guidance and support they need to move forward.

Our Education team can help with:

🎓 College and career planning
📝 College applications and admissions
💰 FAFSA/WASFA and financial aid
📚 GED support
🔎 Career exploration and advising
💻 Digital literacy and education resources
🎓 Scholarships and student loan navigation
🤝 One-on-one support from experienced advisors

For middle and high school students, our TRIO Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs help students prepare for college and explore future careers.

For adults, our Educational Opportunity Center provides personalized support whether you're returning to school, starting for the first time, earning your GED, exploring training or simply trying to figure out your next step.

You don't have to navigate it alone.

Learn more about MDC Education and connect with our team at mdc-hope.org/education.

Thank you to Tacoma City Council Member Latasha Palmer for spending time with us at MDC!We appreciated the opportunity t...
09/30/2026

Thank you to Tacoma City Council Member Latasha Palmer for spending time with us at MDC!

We appreciated the opportunity to share more about the work happening across our programs, introduce some of the incredible people behind that work, and talk about the needs we continue to see throughout our community.

We’re always grateful when local leaders take the time to come through our doors, ask questions, and see firsthand how MDC is working to support individuals and families across Pierce County.

Thank you, Council Member Palmer, for the visit and the conversation!

Fall is back, and MDC is here for you.Sometimes getting connected to the right resource starts with something as simple ...
09/22/2026

Fall is back, and MDC is here for you.

Sometimes getting connected to the right resource starts with something as simple as a conversation. Whether you need help with housing, employment, education, behavioral health, energy assistance, or you’re just not sure where to start, come see us.

Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and have a chat. We’ll meet you where you are and see how we can help.

Community starts with connection.

Recovery doesn’t end when withdrawal does. 💙This National Recovery Month and Su***de Prevention Month, we want our commu...
09/21/2026

Recovery doesn’t end when withdrawal does. 💙

This National Recovery Month and Su***de Prevention Month, we want our community to know MDC is here for the whole journey.

Our Withdrawal Management team is available 24/7, but support continues beyond those doors through Substance Use Disorder Therapy, Behavioral Health Services, education, employment, utility assistance, and other wraparound services.

Because healing means caring for the whole person, not just one moment.

When you’re ready, we’re here.

***dePreventionMonth

Housing is more than a place to live. It’s a foundation for what comes next.MDC provides a range of housing options acro...
09/17/2026

Housing is more than a place to live. It’s a foundation for what comes next.

MDC provides a range of housing options across our community, designed to meet people where they are and provide the stability and support they need to move forward.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll highlight MDC’s different housing communities, who they serve, and the role each plays in creating greater housing stability across Tacoma and Pierce County.

One community. Different needs. More pathways home.

KWA Community Expo is TODAY!MDC is excited to join KWA for its 2026 Community Expo today in Lakewood! Stop by, say hello...
09/16/2026

KWA Community Expo is TODAY!

MDC is excited to join KWA for its 2026 Community Expo today in Lakewood! Stop by, say hello to the MDC team, and learn more about the resources and support available to you and your family.

From housing and employment to health, transportation, veteran services, and more, today is all about connecting our community with the organizations ready to help.

📍 Clover Park, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Bldg. 23, Lakewood
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
🎟️ FREE and open to the community

Come for the resources, stay for the food, entertainment, giveaways, and community! We’ll see you there!

Address

721 S Fawcett Avenue
Tacoma, WA
98402

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+12533833921

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