The Brief
- A Tacoma nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring local youth is recovering after burglars broke into its facility, stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment and inventory.
- Alchemy Skateboarding is now asking the community for support as it works to raise $10,000. The funds will allow local kids to skate for free all winter, keeping them safe, dry, and off the streets.
- The organization focuses on keeping local kids engaged in positive activities.
TACOMA, Wash. – A Tacoma nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring local youth is recovering after burglars broke into its facility, stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment and inventory.
Burglars targeted Alchemy Skateboarding on South 7th Street on Tuesday night. Intruders smashed a window, broke through protective security bars, and stole $6,000 in gear, including power tools, technology, and shop inventory.
Community Haven for Local Youth
What they’re saying:
Alchemy Skateboarding operates Pierce County’s only indoor skate park, offering local kids a safe place to gather out of the rain. For $5, kids can drop in for a few hours after school to skateboard and learn practical job skills like woodworking and board-making.…