For more than 25 years our employees have held a strong tradition of giving back to the communities we serve.
Our employees generously share their time, talents and resources with many local nonprofit agencies.
Through TPU's employee volunteer program, Community Connection, we aim to use our unique resources to address some of the most critical needs in our community. We strive to be a leader in social responsibility.
TPU employees volunteered more than 2,500 hours through Community Connection in 2011. Below are a few examples of how TPU's employees continue to make a difference.
- More than 300 employees, family members and friends came out to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound at the annual Bowl-a-Thon. The event raised more than $21,400.
- Employees donated more than $183,000 through pledges and special events for United Way’s 2011 campaign.
- Bake sales and other employee events raised more than $4,000 for TPU's Senior Assistance Fund. The fund was created by employees to grant one-time, $100 utility bill payments to eligible low-income senior customers in need.
Employees participate annually in the Salvation Army Giving Tree. TPU's tree is the almost the largest in Pierce County - second only to the Tacoma Mall. Employees purchased gifts for more than 300 children and seniors in 2011.
Tacoma Public Utilities is interested in connecting with our community. Contact Erika Tucci at (253) 502-8225 for more information.
