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MDC - Metropolitan Development Council

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We have helped Pierce County with housing, health care, education, and employment since 1964. http:/

We help create vibrant communities by improving the lives of Pierce County's residents every day through our work in housing, health care, education, and employment. MDC is a vital community resource for Tacoma and Pierce County. Founded in 1964 as a non-profit Community Action Agency, MDC is committed to providing innovative programs that help remove people from a life of poverty and prepare them

for self-sufficient living. For most of our 48 year history, MDC has responded to community needs by providing services that address the needs of low-income families. We have introduced national model programs such as “Housing First,” “Healthcare for the Homeless,” “College Bound,” and the “Educational Opportunity Center,” which, in turn, have improved lives and given hope to thousands of residents. Known by many names, the legal name of MDC is "Metropolitan Development Council," but we are doing business as "Making a Difference in Community," because that's what we do.

05/29/2026

🗣️Calling all Veterans, Transitioning Service Members & Military Spouses! 🗣️

Tomorrow is your chance to connect with valuable resources, career opportunities, benefits assistance, housing support, education programs, and more, all in one place!

📍 NineLine Veterans Resource Fair
🏟️ Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall
📅 May 30, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission

⭐ MDC will be there as a vendor! Stop by our booth to learn about housing, employment, behavioral health, recovery services, and other programs designed to support Veterans and military-connected families.

Tag someone who should be there and help us spread the word!

05/28/2026

Have you ever wanted to help your community… but didn’t know how?

This is your chance. 💙

🎤 MDC’s Comedy Benefit Show will be so much more than just a night of laughs;it’s going to help create real impact across Pierce County.

Every ticket purchased helps support MDC programs and services including:

🏠 Housing & supportive housing programs
💙 Behavioral health & recovery support
✨ Care coordination & stabilizing services
🤝 Community-based support focused on long-term success and sustainability

And the best part?

You get an incredible night out while making a real difference.

🔥 Live comedians
🎶 Music
🍴 Food & drinks
😂 Huge laughs
💙 Meaningful impact

Featuring:
🎤 Boe Blast
🎤 Joe “Joke Daddy” Gomez
🎤 Jermane Easterlin
🎤 Andy Vargo
🎧 DJ Tankzilla

📍 Edison Square — Tacoma
📅 July 23
⏰ Show starts at 6:30 PM

Tickets are limited so grab your friends and come be part of something huge for Tacoma!

05/27/2026

🏠Did you know?🏠

No two situations are the same. Housing support from MDC supports the whole person, on the path to stability. What's that look like? Full wraparound services.

Support may include:
✨ Care coordination
✨ Housing navigation
✨ Behavioral health support
✨ Resource connections
✨ Ongoing encouragement and guidance

Because every individual deserves support, dignity, and the opportunity to move forward.

05/26/2026

⭐ Stability can change the direction of an entire life.⭐

For many individuals, having a safe and supportive place to call home becomes the moment things begin to feel possible again.

Possible to focus on recovery.
Possible to find employment.
Possible to reconnect with family.
Possible to hope for something more.

At MDC, we see these moments happen every day, and they remind us exactly why this work matters. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to rebuild with dignity and support.

05/22/2026

🎪Community Resource Fair🎪

MDC is at OBHA (Office of Behavioral Health Advocacy) Community Forum and Resource Fair is going on now! Meet with Pierce County community partners to get support, resources, and create your own sensory kit!

Come see us!

🏢Dryer Masonic Building: 306 134th Street S Tacoma, WA 98444
📞253-304-7355
✉️[email protected]

Community presentations, raffle giveaway, and more!

05/19/2026

🌮 Taco Tuesday + EOC Info Sessions! 🌮

Join MDC’s Education & Employment team for a FREE EOC Info Session with food, resources, and support to help you take your next step.

📅 Today, May 19
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 MDC Learning Center
721 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA

Learn more about:
✅ College readiness
✅ Program exploration
✅ Financial aid guidance
✅ Employment resources

Questions? Contact EOC Program at 253-318-7582 or [email protected]

05/11/2026

🏠 Did you know stable housing impacts nearly every area of a person’s life?🏠

When someone finally has a safe place to call home, everything begins to shift.

✔️ Mental health improves
✔️ Employment becomes more attainable
✔️ Families experience greater stability
✔️ Recovery becomes more sustainable
✔️ Hope starts to return

At MDC, housing is about more than shelter.

It’s about creating a pathway forward through:
• Supportive services
• Care coordination
• Behavioral health support
• Community connections
• Long-term stability planning

Because everyone deserves the opportunity to feel safe, supported, and hopeful again. 💙

05/08/2026

Military Spouse & Veteran Appreciation isn’t just something we recognize just for today, it’s something we value every day at MDC.

We know the strength it takes to serve, and just as importantly, the strength it takes to support that service. and bring resilience, adaptability, leadership, and a mission-driven mindset that directly aligns with the work we do across .

At MDC, we are proud to be a military-connected friendly workplace. Whether you’re transitioning out of service, building a new path as a veteran, or navigating the unique journey of military spouse life, there is a place for you here.

We are currently hiring across multiple roles, including:
🔷 Behavioral Health Specialists
🔷 Housing & Case Managers
🔷 Care Coordinators
🔷 Administrative & Support Staff
🔷 Program & Outreach Roles

If you’re looking for meaningful work that meets people where they are and creates real impact in the community, we encourage you to apply.

👉 mdc-hope.org/apply
Bring your experience. Bring your perspective. Continue your mission, right here at MDC.

05/07/2026

Did you know?

MDC provides housing paired with wraparound services that help individuals move from crisis to stability and beyond.

Because housing is only the first step.

🎤 And coming soon… a night that turns laughter into impact.

Our upcoming Comedy Benefit Show will directly support programs like this. Want to show your support for programs directly impacting the Tacoma community? Come to our show!

Get ready; you won’t want to miss it.

05/04/2026

🤝 Real change doesn’t happen alone.🤝

Every individual we serve is supported by a network of community partners who believe in second chances, stability, and opportunity.

Because of these community partnerships and support, housing isn't just a dream. It becomes an attainable option, and a foundation for what’s next.

Thank you to all Pierce County agencies making real difference in the lives of our residents.

Address

721 S Fawcett Avenue
Tacoma, WA
98402

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12533833921

Website

http://www.mdc-hope.org/

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