Tacoma Public Library welcomes a new partner to the Community Hub at Main Library: Tacoma Tree Foundation
Tacoma Public Library (TPL) is excited to announce that Tacoma Tree Foundation (TTF) has become the newest partner in the Community Hub. Located on the second floor of downtown Tacoma’s Main Library, the Community Hub is an innovative ecosystem where nonprofit organizations offer free or low-cost programs and resources in exchange for below market-rate rent.
Tacoma Tree Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a community-based approach to growing the urban forest. Through community-driven initiatives, they work to increase tree canopy coverage and empower neighborhoods to take part in sustainable practices.
Tacoma Tree Foundation was chosen through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process in partnership with the City of Tacoma’s procurement division. TTF joins fellow nonprofit Hub partners Remakery Tacoma, Tacoma Tool Library, and Write253 in providing services and resources in alignment with TPL’s mission, vision, and values.
"We are thrilled to welcome Tacoma Tree Foundation to the Community Hub,” stated Library Director Amita Lonial. “Their commitment to environmental equity and education aligns perfectly with our mission to connect people with resources that strengthen our community."
The Community Hub was created as part of the process of reimagining Main Library and may be the first of its kind in the US. Each partner occupies a modern and light-filled suite with access to a community event area, a staff room with a kitchen, and a separate entrance from the library. Partners operate on a schedule independent from one another and from the library system yet work together to enrich the community.
"Joining the Community Hub at Tacoma Public Library gives us a unique opportunity to engage with residents in a central, accessible space. Together, we can grow a greener Tacoma and foster a deeper connection between people and nature," said Lowell Wyse Executive Director of the Tacoma Tree Foundation.
For more information, visit the TPL Community Hub webpage and Tacoma Tree Foundation’s website.
