NEWS & EVENTS

Annual Yard Sale benefitting MDC's Transitional Housing Program Posted May 24, 2010
It's time once again for MDC's Pacific Courtyard Apartments Annual Yard Sale benefitting the Transitional Housing Program for formerly homeless families. Each year, Pacific Courtyard offers hundreds of goods for sale in one of Tacoma's finest bazaars. Hot dogs and sodas will also be sold. Continue reading
Army.mil: Madigan Staff Volunteer for MDC's Mobile Healthcare Services van Posted May 3, 2010
Dr. Armando Quiroz has spent the past two years involved with the non-profit Metropolitan Development Council providing free health care to Pierce County's homeless population on his off-time. Continue reading
Restore The Portico! MDC launches effort to restore Garfield Hall for Pierce County veterans Posted April 15, 2010
Since 1891, the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, WA has housed veterans from the Civil War through Vietnam. Now, MDC needs your help to restore one of the campus's oldest buildings to serve chronically homeless veterans. Continue reading
Examiner.com: The ReHarvest Center - Great option for home improvement shoppers Posted April 8, 2010
ReHarvest's mission is to encourage the rebuild, reuse and recycle elements of waste stream reduction by dismantling buildings and salvaging reusable product. Managed by Barb Garcia and staffed by some of the nicest folks around, this building in packed full of interesting finds and reusable stuff salvaged from old structures. Continue reading
Tacoma News Tribune: Getting help in stressful times easier thanks to Metropolitan Development Council Posted March 29, 2010
Metropolitan Development Council is accepting new patients for counseling, and we can assist in getting set up with a coupon if it is available. Continue reading
Mark Pereboom Selected for President/CEO of MDC Posted March 8, 2010
Pierce County's Metropolitan Development Council Board of Directors has selected Mark Pereboom to become its President/CEO. continue reading