Tacoma City Association of Colored Women’s Club
Since 1944, the Tacoma City Association of Colored Women’s Club has helped women and families thrive through education, culture, and community advocacy.
What We Do
Since 1944, the Tacoma CWC has been lending a helping hand to women and families, providing educational programs and community involvement events.
The Tacoma City Association of Colored Women's Club, Inc (Tacoma CWC) is a nonprofit, dedicated to making a positive impact. Our mission? Boost health, education, and economic opportunities in around the great city of Tacoma, Washington
Fundraisers
Community-led events that turn tickets and gifts into year-round programs, direct family support, and progress on the Nettie J. Asberry Home.
Drives
Year-round giving—food, school supplies, and seasonal care—delivering essentials to local families with dignity and cultural care.
Workshops
Free, community-centered sessions that build practical skills, connect neighbors to trusted resources, and open pathways to health, stability, and opportunity.
Events
Exhibitions and pop-ups that spotlight local Black artists and youth, providing stage time, stipends, and a platform for culture to thrive.
Featured Initiatives
Asberry House
Asberry taught music, organized Tacoma’s first NAACP chapter, and hosted community action from this home. We’re restoring it into a living cultural and learning space for the Hilltop.
Concept
Ways to Support
Donate
Help support our cause of carrying Dr. Nettie J. Asberry’s legacy forward through workshops, member leadership, and historic preservation.
Become a member
Join a 80-year tradition of service and sisterhood. Members vote, lead programs, and shape the future of the Asberry Home.
Volunteer
Share your time and skills—no experience required. Volunteers help host community events, support workshops, and educate. We’ll match your interests and schedule to flexible roles