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Food Backpacks 4 Kids’ mission is to meet the nutritional needs of hungry children and families at times when other resources are not available and to be a stable source of healthy foods for those who need it most. They envision a community where every child is well-fed, can achieve their full potential, and where no family is food insecure. |
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Our Mission:
Neighbor helping neighbors in need with food and other assistance as they move toward self sufficiency. |
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Key Pen Parks is dedicated to serving our community and its residents. We are deeply committed to the enhancement and preservation of our community's quality of life. In partnership with our residents, we will always strive to provide and promote the highest quality leisure and recreation environment. |
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The Key Peninsula News is a nonprofit monthly publication, distributed to every home on the Key Peninsula though the US Postal Service. Circulation is 10,000+, with more than 8,000 going directly to mailboxes and the remaining newspapers being delivery to various businesses on the Key Peninsula and in Gig Harbor.
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Our Mission is to Strengthen the Key Peninsula by Connecting the Community. Since 2015, we have served the Key Peninsula as a nonprofit and programs facilitator and, when appropriate, initiator. We seek out partnerships and connections to bring resources, increase effectiveness, and empower our community. These solutions make the KP healthier.
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www.kphealthycommunity.org
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The mission of The Mustard Seed Project is to ensure choices for healthy aging on the Key Peninsula by connecting elders with innovative programs and resources.
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The Key Peninsula has an estimated population of 16,721.
Gig Harbor has an estimated population of 56,282.
Key Peninsula population is expected to rise to 20,000 by 2020, with Gig Harbor’s population growing to more than 71,000 by then.
The median household income on the Key Peninsula is $49,194.
The median household income in Pierce County is $60,000. |
Key Peninsula Residents:
37% are retired 44% work full time 28% have a college degree <5% are unemployed Key Peninsula Households 84% own their homes 66% have just one or two people 72% have no children |
Sources: 2000 Census, City of Gig Harbor, Fire District 16 & 2017 PenLight Customer Survey