City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter for February 2024

City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter - February 2024

The City's new Economic Development Strategy is now available online

The City of Tukwila has created an Economic Development Strategy to guide its efforts to strengthen Tukwila’s economic future. The primary purpose of the Economic Development Strategy is to describe Tukwila’s vision for sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity and to identify strategies and actions to achieve that vision.

Thank you to everyone who helped us create the Strategy, especially the many community members who participated in the surveys, listening sessions, interviews, and focus groups. We also greatly appreciate the community organizations who assisted us with community engagement plus the consulting firm of Community Attributes who contributed their expertise toward this effort.

You can find the final version of the Strategy plus supporting documentation at www.TukwilaWA.gov/Economy

Black History Month in Tukwila

Visit Black-owned businesses and learn about our city’s history.

Black History Month is a time for us to celebrate, acknowledge, and learn about the achievements and resilience of African Americans in our communities and beyond.

Visit Experience Tukwila's website, where we’ve compiled links and resources for you to engage, honor, and learn this month and every month. Check out local and national continued learning resources, peruse our list of Black-owned business recommendations, and watch a first-hand account of a local resident, Wayne Perryman, discussing his experience growing up in Tukwila before the development of Southcenter Mall.

2024 Tukwila City of Opportunity

Scholarship Application is now available

The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program was established in 2014. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, colleges, trade schools and universities. Selection criteria include but are not limited to academic accomplishments, community service, references, financial need, and personal essay.

Download the application.

The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 31, 2024 – no exceptions.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be a resident of the City of Tukwila. Proof of residency is required at the time of application: most recent utility bill.

Must be equivalent to a senior in high school.

Must demonstrate a substantial financial need as indicated on the FAFSA Student Aid Report.

Must have applied to an undergraduate program at a community college, trade school or university.

Must demonstrate leadership qualities as evidenced by involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher.

Must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of community service.

For more information, contact Cheryl Thompson, Executive Assistant, Mayor’s Office, Cheryl.Thompson@TukwilaWA.gov, (206) 433-1850.

Free tax assistance available in Tukwila

It’s time to maximize your tax refund. If you make less than $80,000 a year (or less than $96,000 for non-single filers), the United Way Tax Team is here to help you prepare and file your taxes for free. They’ll help you claim every tax credit you deserve, including the WA Working Families Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and more.

They're open all tax season long (Until April 21, 2024) and no appointment is necessary. All clients are welcomed on a first come, first served basis. To learn more about locations, dates and what to bring, visit FreeTaxExperts.org or call 211.

In-Person assistance available in Tukwila:

Southcenter Mall (near Sears)

Type: Full service

2800 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800