Join organizations from across Pierce County for Connect Fest 2026, a one-day conference dedicated to strengthening the relationships, knowledge, and shared commitment needed to build a healthy, thriving community.

Bringing together community-based workers, nonprofit leaders, health care providers, public agencies, funders, educators, and other community partners, Connect Fest will feature opportunities to learn from one another, explore emerging challenges, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration.

Through presentations, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and a community resource fair, attendees will examine how we can advance health and well-being throughout Pierce County amid significant changes to Medicaid, SNAP, and other public benefit programs.

Attendees will leave with new connections, actionable ideas, greater awareness of local resources, and renewed energy for creating a healthy, thriving Pierce County.