Video Resources

The Sound of Recovery

[April 2021]

In April 2021, Sound Outreach collaborated on a video series “The Sound of Recovery” with community equity leaders in the areas of employment, lending and housing.

The Sound of…
Full Employment

[April 14, 2021]

Speaker: Katie Condit, CEO, WorkForce Central
Topic: Closing the gap between skills and demand in the trades.

The Sound of…
Access

[April 21, 2021]

Speaker: Sandhya Nakhasi, CIO, Community Credit Lab
Topic: Affordable lending programs for people facing systemic discrimination.

The Sound of…
Equity

[April 28, 2021]

Speaker: Jacques Colon, Strategic Manager, City of Tacoma
Topic: Creating and supporting systems of financial equity and fair housing.

Sound Outreach on Cityline

[April 23, 2021]

Amanda Westbrooke Speaks About Sound Outreach

[December, 3 2020]

Watch Amanda Westbrooke, host of TV Tacoma’s Cityline, sing the praises of Sound Outreach.

Sound Outreach is fully staffed this holiday season for emergency bill pay, as well as employment & financial counseling. Families are hurting right now – please support Sound Outreach with a financial contribution today. Donate today!

Envisioning Our Financial Future

[October 14, 2020]

Sound Outreach hosted a fundraising event with keynote speaker Mehrsa Baradaran, author and Associate Dean and a professor of law at the University of California, Irvine. We asked: how do we create a financial system that is more equitable, that creates a level playing field and removes systemic racism? And we ask you to envision what a more equitable future could be for Pierce County and beyond.

Envisioning Our Financial Future – Keynote Address

[October 14, 2020]

Sound Outreach hosted a fundraising event with keynote speaker Mehrsa Baradaran, author and Associate Dean and a professor of law at the University of California, Irvine.  This is the Keynote portion of the event.

Sparking Hope

[October 14, 2020]

A view of a client success story featuring Karla Vega and Sound Outreach Employment Coach, Lynn Willis from the, “Envisioning Our Financial Future” fundraiser in 2020.

A Community Perspective

[October 14, 2020]

Sound Outreach from a community perspective.  What we offer for financial coaching, job training, and outreach to make more equitable access to resources for all. Part of the, “Envisioning Our Financial Future” fundraiser in 2020.

Six Voices

COVID-19 Small Business Roundtable

[April 20, 2020]

Sound Outreach is a resource to Small Business in Pierce County. In this roundtable Zoom discussion, Manager of Small Business Development Desiree’ Wilkins Finch chats with a panel of guests on the current state of small business in Pierce County. Guests include:

  • Jeremy Field, SBA Regional Administrator
  • Derek Kilmer, US Representative for WA 6th Congressional District
  • Cassandra Mitchell, VP Corporate Responsibility Officer KeyBank
  • Lyn Peters, Director of Communications WA Dept of Financial Institutions

5 Ways to Use Stimulus Checks

[April 15, 2020]

Checks are arriving from the federal government to help you during tough financial times.  Sound Outreach staff offers suggestions on five areas you might want to consider when deciding how to spend your check.

Stimulus Checks: Who, How, When?

[April 9, 2020]

The federal government has promised checks in the amount of $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for couples, plus $500 for dependents. If you have bills to pay, you need to know if you qualify, how to get your check as quickly as possible, and when you can expect to receive it.  Sound Outreach has broken down the information to make sure you are in the best position to get your check quickly and efficiently.

If you want to connect with a financial counselor or an employment coach, you can fill out a simple form: CONTACT US

Unemployment Benefits Explained

[April 2, 2020]

The jobless rate in Pierce County is at an unprecedented high. Unemployment benefits are available. In this video our counselors break down the basics so you can get your claims in and processed as quickly as possible. If you want to connect with one of our financial counselors or employment coaches, please fill out a request here: CONTACT US

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