Meet Rebuilding Hope’s Advocacy Coordinator, Hannah Nichols. Hannah has been a part of the team first as a volunteer in 2017 while attending the University of Puget Sound and became a full-time staff member after graduation. Curious about people and drawn to adventure, Hannah has traveled to over 16 countries and five continents, and loves…
Rebuilding Hope! The Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County opposes antitransgender initiatives and the recent attack on transgender and gender non-conforming people’s access to safe shelter. The new proposed rule put out by the Trump Administration would allow Grantees of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to deny shelter to trans and gender non-conforming (GNC) individuals.…
Last month we had to make the difficult decision to cancel our fundraising luncheon due to recommendations from Governor Inslee and the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department. As this virus continues to attack the vulnerable and weak, we look to find ways to share our stories of need and to let you know our services…
Rebuilding Hope was honored to be presented with a check from Marce Edwards Olson, MultiCare Executive Director of Corporate Communications, as the recipient of a MultiCare Community Partnership Funds grant. Rebuilding Hope has responded to all Pierce County Emergency Departments 24/7 for years to support victims of sexual assault during forensic exams, including at MultiCare…
Today, Rebuilding Hope staff attended a community event for Pierce County executive Bruce Dammeier. Our mission is that Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County offers support toward healing through advocacy and therapy for those affected by sexual assault and abuse. Through education and collaboration Rebuilding Hope improves the community’s response to sexual assault…
We are proud and honored to share that the Strategic Alliance to Fight Exploitation in Washington State (SAFE) has recently selected Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County as the newest partner in their Alliance to end exploitation in Washington! SAFE brings businesses and organizations together to embrace a broad strategy, leverage resources and…
It is exciting that Rebuilding Hope is having more community tours. Our visitor today was Congressman Derek Kilmer. Thank you to Congressman Derek Kilmer for meeting with the Rebuilding Hope board and staff to learn more about the important work we are doing in our community! We deeply appreciate his leadership on legislation and funding…
We are hosting a series of community connection tours to raise awareness of our critical mission. Most recently, State Senator Hans Zeiger and Representative Chris Gildon visited and they were overwhelmed by the impact of our programs. Interim Executive Director Joanna Monroe, Senator Zeiger, and Rebuilding Hope staff discussed the impact of sexual assault and…
