Helping women and families thrive through education, culture, and community advocacy.
Tacoma City Association
of Colored Women’s Club
What We Do
The Tacoma City Association of Colored Women's Club, Inc (Tacoma CWC) is a nonprofit, dedicated to making a positive impact. What we do? Boost health, education, and economic opportunities in and around the great city of Tacoma, Washington. Since 1944, the Tacoma CWC has been lending a helping hand to women and families, providing educational programs and community involvement events.
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. Delivering food, school supplies, and seasonal care 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.
Our Mission
Trailblazing advocacy for women, youth, and families in Tacoma and the surrounding community. Through programs focused on economic opportunity, health and vitality, education, and community support, TCACWC works to empower individuals, strengthen families, and create pathways for long-term growth and connection.
Preservation
Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Community Advocacy
for Women, Youth, and Families
Through inclusive programs and collaborative learning experiences, TCACWC brings families and community members together to explore education, science, arts, and innovation. We believe creativity and knowledge work together to inspire curiosity, encourage lifelong learning, and help build a vibrant future for the next generation.
Learning
Education, Creativity, Innovation
Committed to celebrating and preserving the rich legacy of arts, culture, and heritage that shapes our community. By honoring diverse traditions, cultural history, and creative expression, we create meaningful opportunities for people to connect with the past, understand the present, and appreciate the stories that continue to influence Tacoma and beyond.
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.
Nettie Asberry House
Ways to Support
Donate
Support our cause of carrying Nettie J. Asberry’s legacy forward.
Membership
Our members are leaders that shape the future of our organization
Volunteer
Help host community events, support workshops, and educate.