Cultural Resource Guide

CulturalResourceGuide.pdf

Campus Organizations that Cater to Diverse Needs

Check out http://clubs.ups.edu for more information

Asian Pacific American Student Union (APASU)
Bi, Gay, Lesbian, and Allies for Diversity (BGLAD)
Black Student Union (BSU)
Spirituality, Service, & Social Justice
Community for Hispanic Awareness (CHisPA)
Counseling Health & Wellness (CHWS)
First Nations
Hui O Hawaii
International Club
Jewish Student Organization (JSO)
Multicultural Student Services
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
Pagan Student Association (PSA)
Religious Organizations Council (ROC)
Sexuality Issues, Relationships & Gender Education (SIRGE)
Student Diversity Center
Vagina Anti-Violence Alliance (VAVA)

African American

Community Organizations:

Afrikan Market Place
1314 Martin Luther King Jr Wy
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 572-8186
African American Resource Center
1712 6^th Ave. Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 572-3435
African American Museum
925 Court C
Tacoma, WA 98402
http://www.aamuseumtacoma.org
NAACP
(Mailing Address)
PO Box 5323
Tacoma, WA 98415
http://www.tacoma-naacp.org
membership@tacoma-naacp.org
Proud African American Youth Society (PAAYS)
P.O. Box 112523
Tacoma, WA 98411
(253) 572-1129
Tacoma Urban League
250 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma WA, 98405
(253) 383-2007
http://www.tacomaurbanleague.org
admin@tacomaurbanleague.org

Hair Care:

A&M Beauty Supply & Salon
6209 Mount Tacoma SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 582-4301
Hair Studio Plus
5601 S Park Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 472-0691
Northwest Salon and Spa
2718 N Proctor St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 752-2900
OJ African Master Braids
10307 Bridgeport Way SW, Ste B
(253) 584-9502
Sam & Terry Barber Shop
1705 Martin Luther King Jr Wy
Tacoma, WA 98405
253) 573-1459
Salon Infinity
10622 Bridgeport Way SW
Bridgeport Villa
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 582-8304

News/Publications & Communication:

African American Business & Employment Journal
(206) 322-6117
African Forum News
(206) 367-6886
(206) 324-0552
Music Inner City
(206) 722-9760
Northwest Dispatch
(253) 272-7587
Seattle Skanner Newspaper
(206) 233-9888
The Seattle Medium
(206) 323-3070
The Source - The Church Council of Greater Seattle
(206) 525-1213
Warren News & Gifts
(206) 972-5016

Public Radio:

93.3 FM KUBE - Hip Hop, Old & New School
R&B
80.5 FM KPLU - Jazz & Blues
98.9 FM KWJZ - Jazz
1150 AM KSRB - R&B, Sunday Gospel
1420 AM KRIZ - R&B, talk, Sunday Gospel
1560 AM KZIZ - Gospel
1620 AM KYIZ - R&B, Gospel

Head to Martin Luther King Way between the upper Tacoma area (Hilltop), and/or South Ave & S 15th St to find more resources available to the African American community of Tacoma.

Asian/Pacific Islander

Community Organizations

Asian Counseling Services
4301 S Pine St, Ste 456
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 697-8613
Asian Pacific Cultural Center
http://www.apccusa.org
psurhoc@aol.com
Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC)-Pierce County
c/o Lua Pritchard, KWA
123 E 96th St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 946-1995
Indochinese Cultural Service Center
1427 E 40th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 473-5666
donna@iscs-tacoma.org
Khmer Community of Tacoma
3634 McKinley Ave #B
Tacoma, WA 98404
Korean American Association of Tacoma
8645 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98444-6491
(253) 537-1997
Korean Senior Association
3329 S 86th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 581-1559
Korean Women's Association
123 E 96th St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 535-4202
luaprkwa@nwlink.com
Tacoma Japanese Community Service
3119 Meeker Ave NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
(206) 927-7849
(253) 535-9616

Dance Instruction:

Hula Halau `O Kealaakua Naniloa Mana `okamai
Kumu Hula Kanoelani Galiza
Steilacoom, WA
(253) 588-8331
Halau Hula Ke`ala O Kamailelauli`ili`i Kumu Hula Kamaile Hamada
Tacoma, WA
(253) 661-7705
Kabuki Academy
4806 86th Avenue Ct W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 564-6081
Email: kabuki@nwrain.com

Groceries:

Asian Market
11715 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 582-1158
East Asia Market
755 S 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 473-3799
Pal-do World
9601 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 581-7800
Tai Li Market Ethnic Foods and Deli
7046 S Park
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 474-3378
Tan Hung Market Oriental Food and Gifts
3730 S G St
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 474-5157

Personal Care:

Olympus Health Spa (Korean)
8615 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 588-3355

News/Publications & Communication:

Korea Times
(206) 622-2229
Radio Hankoo - Public Radio
(253) 815-1212
Korea TV
(253) 946-5537

Head to S 38th St and Yakima, South Tacoma Way from 84th to Bridgeport way, and/or the Lincoln district to find more resources available to the Asian community of Tacoma.

Hispanic/Latino/Chicano/Latino/Chicano

Apparel & Shoes

Mexican Imports
8012 S Tacoma Way #57
Lakewood, WA
(253) 584-3219
Zapateria Tapascos
924 E 72nd St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 536-1553

Community Organization:

Centro Latino
1208 S 10th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 572 -7717
http://www.clatino.org

Groceries:

El Compadre
4002 E McKinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 473-0335
El Jalapeño
6401 E Mckinley
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 473-7766
El Mercado Latino
10816 Pacific Hwy SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 584-0326
Plaza Guerrero
816 72nd St E
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 476-2394
Tienda Mexicana "La Surtidora"
5420 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 472-3599

News/Publications & Communications:

El Mundo
http://www.elmundocom.net
Sea Latino
(206) 248-3575
Viva Mexico - Public Radio
Mondays 10-11am on KMNO 1360/ Radio Sol
(253) 475-2774

Head to S 54th-56th and Pacific Ave, E 72nd St, McKinley, and/or 112th and Pacific Highway SW to find more resources available to the Latino community of Tacoma.

Native American/Alaska Native

Community Organization:

Chief Leschi School
5625 52nd St E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-60000
Tahoma Indian Center (CCS)
1556 Market St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 593-2707
Tribal Cultural Center & Museum
1515 Lafayette St
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 584-6308

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender (LGBT)

Community Organizations:

Tacoma Rainbow Community Center
741 St. Helens Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 383-2318
www.rainbowcntr.org
rainbowctr@aol.com
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) Puget Sound
PO Box 25911
Federal Way, WA 98093
(206) 333-6194
http://www.glsenpugetsound.org
PFLAG (Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) Tacoma
3800A Bridgeport Way W #124
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 383-2318
http://www.pflagtacoma.org
tacomaPFLAG@mail.com

Hair Care:

Benno of Germany, Hair and Nail Design
3025 Union Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98409
253) 272-7577
Kevin Brown Hair Design
904 S 4th
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 274-8594

Health Care (including free testing , no appointment necessary):

Brother-To-Brother
751 Commerce St.
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 572-2111
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
629 S D St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 798-6410
Pierce County AIDS Foundation
625 Commerce St, Ste 10
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 383-2565
http://www.piercecountyaids.org
sarahdurkee@piercecountyaids.org
AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma
301 N L St.
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-5533

Support Groups/ Social Network:

Destiny Gay AA
Fridays, 7:30pm
@ First Congregational Church
209 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405
Oasis (For GLBTQ youth ages 14 to 24)
(253) 534-3204
PFLAG (Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays)
Tacoma meetings held @ St. Andrews Episcopal Church
7410 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
Rainbow at the End of the Tunnel
(Lesbians of color book study group Friday @ 5pm)
308 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA
(253) 431-3065
Tacoma Gay/Bisexual Fathers Support Group
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 324-4359
http://www.gfas.org
Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC)
(253) 272-3444
http://www.tacomalesbianconcern.org
TacomaLC@comcast.net
Transgender Support Group
(Meetings held at the Rainbow Center, 7pm-9pm every Friday of the month)
917 Pacific Ave, Ste 304
Tacoma, WA 98402

Nightlife (for 21 & over):

Airport Tavern
5406 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-9730
Club Silverstone
739 ½ St Helens Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 404-0273
On The Rocks
738 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 779-4700
Whistle Stop (Lounge)
Freight House Square
201 E D St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 627-1277

(All ages):

Mocha Mountain (Coffee Shop)
743 St Helens Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 383-5306

Religious

Local Congregations:

Assembly of God:

First (Life Center)
1717 S Union St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5300

Baptist:

Bethlehem Baptist Church
4814 Portland Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 472-1147
Central Baptist (General)
5000 67th Ave W
Tacoma, WA 98467-2238
(253) 565-6500
Highland Hill Baptist (Southern)
901 Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-8455
Shiloh Baptist Church
1211 S I St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-4949
Sixth Avenue Baptist (American)
2520 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 272-3472
St. John Baptist
2001 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 572-7054
Westgate Baptist
1801 N Pearl
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 759-7757

Buddhist:

Cambodian Buddhist Temple
8208 E McKinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 474-5972
Seu Me Sah Buddhist Temple (Korean Tradition)
215 E 72nd
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 474-3376
Tacoma Buddhist Temple (Jodo Shinshu)
1717 S Fawcett Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 627-1417

Christian Science:

First Church of Christ
902 Division Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-4054

Church Of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints (Mormon):

College Heights
1102 S Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 565-0173

Congregational:

First Congregational
209 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 383-3878

Episcopal:

Christ Church
310 N K St
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 383-1569
St Luke’s Memorial Church
3615 N Grove
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 759-3534
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
7410 S 12th
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-4402

Friends (Quaker):

Tacoma Friends Meeting
2508 S 39th
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 759-1910

Jewish:

Tacoma Bethel (Reform Jewish Congregation)
5975 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-7101

Lutheran:

Emmanuel Lutheran (ELCA)
1315 N Stevens
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 752-3571
First Lutheran (ECLA)
524 N I St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-1538
St Marks Lutheran (ECLA)
6730 N 17th
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 752-4966
Zion Evangelical Lutheran (LC-MS)
3410 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 752 -1264

Muslim:

Islamic Center of Tacoma
2010 Bridgeport Ave SW
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 222-6867

Presbyterian:

Bethany Presbyterian
4220 N 41st
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 752-1123
Skyline Presbyterian
6301 Westgate Blvd
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 752-5757
First Presbyterian
20 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-3286
Immanuel Presbyterian
901 N J St
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 627-8371
Trinity Presbyterian
1619 6th Ave
(253) 272-8819

Roman Catholic:

St. Charles Borromeo
7112 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
St. Leo’s
710 S 13th
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-5136
St. Patrick’s
1123 N J St
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 383-2783

Unitarian Universalist:

Unitarian Universalist Association of Tacoma
1115 S 56th
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 474-4646

Methodist:

Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church
1223 S Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 627-6855
Epworth-LeSourd United Methodist
710 S Anderson
Tacoma, WA 98405-2749
(253) 627-0700
Fircrest United Methodist
1018 Columbia (S 19th & Pearl
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 564-7862
First United Methodist
423 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 627-0129
Mason United Methodist
2710 N Madison
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 759-3539
Sixth Avenue Methodist
4501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 759-2314

Community Organizations:

National Council of Jewish Women/Tacoma Section
1901 N Cedar St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 759-5881
Catholic Community Services
1323 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 502-2647
http://www.ccsww.org
helenv@ccsww.org

Service-Based Organizations

Community Organization:s

Faith Homes
3519 S 30th St
Tacoma, WA 98409-4802
(253) 572-0458 ext. 20
Human Rights Commission of Tacoma
747 Market St, Rm 836
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 591-5151
My Service Mind
11016 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 584-5615
People of Color Against Aids Network (POCAAN)
(253) 272-2577

Restaurants

Student Favorites

Barbeque

Bob's BBQ
911 S 11th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 627-4899

Chinese:

China House Restaurant
8215 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(243) 588-3892
China King
5221 100th St SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 588-8881
Golden KEUM Cuisine
3419 McKinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 274-9383
Great Wall of China Restaurant
38th St. Mall
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 473-2500
Hong Kong Restaurant
8843 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 531-2533
Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant & Lounge
3810 Bridgeport Way W
University Place, WA 98466
(253) 564-7170
KUK II
12408 Pacific Hwy SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 582-0221
Lieu’s Restaurant
12151 Pacific Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-5680
Mandarin on Broadway
1128 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 627-3400
Mongolian Grill
1901 S 72nd St #19
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 475-0778
Monsing Restaurant
6107 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 564-8155
New King Buffet
1610 S Mildred St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 572-6785
Royal Box Chinese Restaurant
11101 Pacific Hwy SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 588-9262
Seven Seas Chinese Restaurant
6618 S Clement Ave
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-3642
Shanghai Restaurant
2913 S 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-1135
Tea House
8012 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 781-7401
Tea Leaf Restaurant
528 Garfield St S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 531-5232
Three Ponds Chinese Restaurant
1103 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 581-0607
Tsing Tao
11006 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-3374
Wok and Teriyaki
5502 Orchard St W
University Place, WA 98467
Yen Ching Restaurant
8765 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 582-3400

Filipino:

TITA PERL Rest GROC
10518 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 584-6494

German:

German Pastry & Coffee Shop
6180 Mt. Tacoma SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 588-5777
German Bistro
440 E 25th St
Tacoma, WA 98421
(253) 274-9902

Indian:

Gateway to India
2603 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 552-5022
Great India Cuisine
9518 Gravelly Lake Dr SW
Tacoma, WA 98499
(253) 946-5709
India Mahal Restaurant
823 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-5700

Japanese:

Fujiya Japanese Restaurant
1125 Court C
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 627-5319
Happy Teriyaki Lakewood
6007 100th St SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 582-1100
House of Teriyaki
15204 Union Ave SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 588-6106
KOBE Teriyaki
2915 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 593-8780
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
2919 S 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-1650
Kinja Japanese Restaurant
8602 S Tacoma Way, Ste G
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-0656
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
8722 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 581-7229
Machan Japanese Restaurant
6820 6th Ave
Tacoma,WA 98406
(253) 564-4441
Nagoya Japanese Restaurant
9115 S. Tacoma Way, Ste 107
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 581-3255
Sakura Japanese Steak House
3630 S. Cedar St, Ste R
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-1300
Sapporo Teriyaki
4803 Pacific Hwy E, Ste 2
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 922-5656
Sushitama
3919 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 761-1014

Korean:

Beul MEE Restaurant
8730 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 984-7879
Chung KI WA
8601 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 588-5976
DAE Sung Chicken Restaurant
11113 Pacific Hwy SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 584-1865
Karotung
8420 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 581-7046

Mexican:

Azteca
4801 Tacoma Mall Blvd
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 472-0246
La Fondita
2620 N Proctor St
Tacoma, WA
(253) 752-2878
Hidalgo Mexican Restaurant
806 72nd St E
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 476-1097
Taqueria: El Rinconsito
3801 E McKinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 472-2577
Taco Guaymas
2630 S 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 471-2224
Tortilleria Azteca (Tortilla maker)
1022 72nd St E
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 535-0160
Vuelve a la Vida
5310 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 473-7068

Russian:

Cheremosh European Cafe
1614 S Mildred St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 640-5470

Soul food:

Doo Drop Inn (inside the Lincoln Bowl)
3828 Yakima Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 474-1800
Southern Kitchen
1716 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 627-4282

Specialized:

The Fish House Cafe
1814 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA
(253) 383-7144

(Conforms to Nation of Islam dietary requirements)

Thai:

Peanut Sauce Thai Cuisine
5003 Tacoma Mall Blvd
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-4889
Silk Thai Cafe
3401 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 756-1737
Thai Garden
1202 S 11th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-2787
Thai Wok
14102 Pacific Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-3023
Wild Orchid
3023 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 627-5889

Vietnamese:

Le Le's Vietnamese Restaurant
1012 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 572-9491
Mai’s Restaurant
3402 S G St.
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 475-636
May’s Vietnamese Restaurant
2514 N Proctor St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 756-5092
Thien SANH Restaurant
758 S 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 474-3992
VIEN DONG Restaurant
3801 Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 472-6668
Wendy’s Vietnamese Restaurant
430 E 25th St, Ste 5
Tacoma, WA 98421
(253) 572-4678
Wendy’s II Vietnamese Restaurant
5015 Tacoma Mall Blvd
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 471-0228

Organizations for Women

Community Organizations:

National Council of Jewish Women/Tacoma Section
1901 N Cedar St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 759-5881
City of Tacoma Women’s Rights Division
747 Market St Room 836
Tacoma, WA 98402-3779
(253) 591-5161
Korean Women’s Association
125 E 96th St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 535-4202
National Council of Jewish Women/ Tacoma Section
1901 N Cedar St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 759-5881
National Organization for Women
P.O. Box 1030
Tacoma, WA 98401
(253) 752-7337
Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County
633 N Mildred St #6
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 474-7273
Women of Purpose
5437 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 471-8815
YWCA Women's Support Shelter
405 Broadway
Tacoma, WA
(253) 272-4181
http://www.ywcapiercecounty.org