I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From announcing the annual Valentines for Veteran’s and First Responders Drive to demanding accountability from the Administration, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what matters most to you.
Keeping it Local
Strickland Launches Annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders Drive
This month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Valentines will be distributed to veterans, servicemembers, police, firefighters, and EMS teams in Washington’s 10th Congressional District.
Submissions Open: Black History Month Essay Contest
The Congresswoman invites students in grades 7–12 in Washington’s 10th Congressional District to celebrate Black History Month with us by entering the Black History Essay Contest.
Students should explore and craft essays that honor Black Washingtonians who have significantly impacted our region. This includes military veterans, civic leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and many others.
Strickland Brings $1M to Yelm’s Historic Downtown
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $1,000,000 in federal funding to support the City of Yelm’s Downtown Business Revitalization Strategy, which will provide improvements to the city’s economy and core infrastructure.
More from the South Sound
- Honored Martin Luther Ling Jr. Day in Puyallup, joining their first community-wide celebration of this life and legacy.
- Announced the 2025 Year in Review, to look back on what we achieved together in 2025.
Updates from the Other Washington
Strickland Slams Administration’s Overreaching Policies
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) addressed the Administration’s overreaching policies that are affecting American cities, the threat of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the American public, and more.
Other Legislative Action
- Recognized the 5th anniversary of the January 6th, violent attack on our nation’s Capitol.
- Voted to pass a 3-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits, continuing to protect healthcare for all Americans.
Serving You
Grants Corner
Federal grants are typically awarded and available to non-profit organizations, city, county, state, and other local government entities. Opportunities for federal funding are competitive. For more information on federal grants, please visit grants.gov or call the office: 360-459-8514.
Upcoming grant opportunities include:
- Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program: Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP): Department of Transportation (DOT) Maritime Administration
- VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families
- Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program: Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS)
- Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants for Fiscal Year 2025: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
For more information on these grant opportunities, please click HERE.
As always, I work for you. If you need assistance, call my Lacey office at (360) 459-8514 or my D.C. Office at (202) 225-9740. For more updates, make sure to sign up for my newsletter and follow me on social media.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Strickland
Member of Congress