Funding crisis averted for Pierce County homeless service providers

by Joel Moreno, KOMO News Reporter

Fri, June 9th 2023, 8:54 PM UTC

People in need receive a bagged lunch at the Tacoma Rescue Mission on June 9, 2023. (KOMO News)

Duke Paulson, the executive director of Tacoma Rescue Mission, said on June 9, 2023, a more stable funding source for homeless service providers is needed in Pierce County. (KOMO News)

Staff at Tacoma Rescue Mission said on June 9, 2023, a shortfall in Pierce County funding could have led to layoffs and a steep reduction in services for homeless people, but new money became available from the state. (KOMO News)

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People in need receive a bagged lunch at the Tacoma Rescue Mission on June 9, 2023. (KOMO News)

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