Anti-Racism Statement
Sound Outreach is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity, access, and inclusion in our organization and across our communities.
Our commitment begins with an immediate focus on becoming an anti-racist, multicultural organization that actively works to dismantle structural and institutional racism and condemns racist practices and behaviors in all forms.
In an effort to improve our standing on the continuum towards becoming an anti-racist organization, we will work toward achieving full-participation and shared power for diverse racial, cultural, and economic groups. We vow to intentionally and purposefully challenge issues of race and color and their impact(s) as we add our voices to the call to end systematic racism.
In addition to adjusting our policies and practices, we have expanded our strategy by developing a Diversity Committee and an organizational DEI plan. By drawing upon input from employees and other key stakeholders, we have a newfound passion to empower our fellow employees, community members, and future generations.
View Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan
Our Values
We strive to serve everyone, and we do that with these values in mind.
Economic Justice
We prioritize being a socially just organization.
We believe…
- that institutionalized racism is a contributing factor to poverty, and therefore we must work through an equity lens;
- access to financial institutions and financial products should be safe and equitable; and,
- all community members need to be “experts” in personal finance.
Trust
We do what we do best with quality and integrity.
Innovation
We continually seek new solutions to old problems, and embrace bold innovation.
Collaboration
We seek and welcome collaboration, ensuring that we maximize the impact of Sound Outreach and our partners.
Service Areas
- All of Pierce County
- Center for Strong Families Locations
- Hilltop (Tacoma)
- Bethel School District
- Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Client Services
- Financial Coaching
- Group Presentations
- Center for Strong Families – Wrap-Around Services for Families
- SHIBA – Health Insurance Access
Organization Outreach
- Financial Capacity Building – Forming public private partnerships to increase access to financial institutions for underbanked residents of Pierce County, supporting BankOn Pierce County and the Pierce County Asset Building Coalition
Mission
To empower Pierce County residents to achieve economic mobility through an integrated coaching and counseling model to secure personal financial health.
Vision
All people possess the ability, confidence, and knowledge to build financial security, create prosperity, and grow generational wealth.
History
In 1996, Senior Outreach Services was launched to fill a gap in the availability of outreach services to seniors and people with disabilities in Pierce County. In 2001, we broadened our services, becoming South Sound Outreach Services. Today, we are simply, Sound Outreach, assisting residents suffering from financial insecurity through financial counseling, employment coaching and access to financial capital. As part of the United Way’s Center for Strong Families movement we are helping to lift 15,000 families out of poverty by 2028.
