Lea Armstrong Scholarship Fund

Lea Armstrong Scholarship Fund The Lea Armstrong Scholarship Fund seeks to provide financial support to single parents seeking high education in Pierce County. From 1995-2000 Ms. Ms.

Armstrong served on the Board of Trustees for Green River Community College. While serving on the Board, Lea realized how challenging it was for single parents to attend college while simultaneously taking care of children and working. She decided to set-up a way to provide financial assistance to those working so hard to improve their lives. Armstrong is a longtime Tacoma resident, successful bus

inesswoman, and civic leader. What Makes Lea Armstrong and the Scholarship Fund Unique? There are three ways that Ms. Armstrong and the Scholarship Fund stand out from other individuals and organizations that offer financial assistance to college students.
1. According to local college administrators, Lea Armstrong scholarships are the only ones that do not affect a student’s financial aid, if already being received
2. Returning students can re-apply and receive scholarships a second, third, or fourth year!
3. According to the Korean media, which follows Lea’s efforts, she is the only Korean who offers scholarships to non-Korean students. History of Giving
Since its inception, the Lea Armstrong Scholarship Fund has distributed more than $180,000 in financial assistance to over 125 students. Over the last 12 years, the amount per scholarship award has increased from $1,000 in 2003-2006, $1,250 in 2007-2009, to $1,500 in 2010-present.

Congratulations to the 2024 LASCO scholars for an inspiring night of stories, hugs, celebration, and encouragement. Than...
08/28/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 LASCO scholars for an inspiring night of stories, hugs, celebration, and encouragement. Thank you, Lea, for the inspiration, generosity, and fighting spirit!

SCHOLARSHIPS Please apply or forward to someone who should apply. A scholarship for Pierce County single parents, wit...
05/10/2024

SCHOLARSHIPS
Please apply or forward to someone who should apply.
A scholarship for Pierce County single parents, with children in the home, to get their higher education degrees or certificates.
Also, visit www.washboard.org and see what other scholarships that can help.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Lea Armstrong knows
Single parents in Pierce need
support to study

Celebrating
07/13/2023

Celebrating

A joy and a privilege to support these scholars and mothers!!!
07/13/2023

A joy and a privilege to support these scholars and mothers!!!

Please check your zip code and other requirements. Here is a powerful pilot project that exists to support single paren...
08/10/2021

Please check your zip code and other requirements. Here is a powerful pilot project that exists to support single parent families!

Apply for $500/month for 12 months.
Must live in Tacoma ZIP codes 98404, 98405, 98408, 98409; single parent or guardian household with children; meet United Way’s ALICE criteria (Asset Limited, Income Constrained while Employed; 100%-200% FPL). Apply by August 16. Details online.
https://www.uwpc.org/grit-application

Please watch and share this description of rental assistance available. And links below to access.
06/30/2021

Please watch and share this description of rental assistance available. And links below to access.

The eviction moratorium in Washington state will change this week. Executive Director Maralise Hood Quan recently joined the wonderful Amanda Westbrooke on TV Tacoma's CityLine to talk about ways to reduce the impact on landlords and tenants. She also shines light on the key services CDR provides in our community. Watch now: https://youtu.be/HCa05FR74QQ

How are you all surviving the heat? Just in case you have not heard, the Pierce County Human Service Department manages...
06/27/2021

How are you all surviving the heat?

Just in case you have not heard, the Pierce County Human Service Department manages a Rental Assistance program. If you are worried about unpaid rent, please take action NOW, before the end of the Eviction Moratorium.

this program offers
—help with paying rent (back and future)
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7142/Rental-Assistance

—access to supportive dialog between landlord and tenant, with an impartial mediator. (CenterForResolution.org).

—Legal counsel to understand your rights. (TacomaProBono.org)

Here is a short video created to describe the dialog supports:
https://youtu.be/4g0SI7Pc2lg

Learn how Washington State’s Eviction Resolution Program empowers landlords and tenants to resolve rent disputes before they could lead to court filings and ...

10/08/2020

As parents & students this has been a tough year! Share you family’s silver lining story.

We want to celebrate the positive lessons learned! Share your story and you may win the prize!

Lea Armstrong enthralled her audience with success stories as a woman, immigrant, single parent and huge compassionate h...
08/20/2019

Lea Armstrong enthralled her audience with success stories as a woman, immigrant, single parent and huge compassionate heart!

Celebrating LASCO 2019 Scholars and Presidents!!!
08/20/2019

Celebrating LASCO 2019 Scholars and Presidents!!!

12/06/2018

TCH is looking for a Client Advocacy Manager and an Advocate. Please see the attached announcements for great opportunities!

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