Community Service Spotlight

  May 2025

Building Stronger Communities Together

Community Service Spotlight by Kimiyo Bowlby In 2025, Compass Health celebrates its 123rd anniversary. What began as a community run orphanage has evolved over the past century into Northwest Washington’s behavioral healthcare leader. While it’s difficult to capture the essence … Continue reading

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  April 2025

Foster Hearts Is Making a Difference

Community Service Spotlight Editor’s Note: There are over 100 organizations in Whatcom County working to provide supportive services to those experiencing chronic poverty and its associated effects: addiction, homelessness, incarceration, mental illness, and unemployment. We have contacted the organization appearing … Continue reading

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  March 2025

Lake Whatcom Center Supports Mental Health Recovery

Community Service Spotlight by Britta Johnson and Andrew Hovenden Across our nation, thousands of communities and millions of individuals are daily impacted by mental health and substance use disorder needs — needs that have significantly increased in complexity and demand … Continue reading

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  February 2025

What Is Whatcom Clubhouse?

Community Service Spotlight by Evan Mulligan Whatcom Clubhouse gives people living with serious mental illness opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education and access to medical and psychiatric services in a single caring and safe environment. This social and economic inclusion … Continue reading

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  January 2025

Empowering Women Through Outdoor Recreation

Community Service Spotlight by Mackenzie Lynch Formed in Bellingham, Wash., Shifting Gears is transforming the landscape of outdoor recreation for women and femme-identifying individuals. With a mission centered on fostering community, confidence, and empowerment, Shifting Gears addresses the significant gender … Continue reading

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  December 2024

Brigid Collins Helps Abused Kids

Community Service Spotlight Editor’s Note: There are over 100 organizations in Whatcom County working to provide supportive services to those experiencing chronic poverty and its associated effects: addiction, homelessness, incarceration, mental illness, and unemployment. We have contacted the organization appearing … Continue reading

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  October-November 2024

Helping Feed Local Kids

Community Service Spotlight Editor’s Note: There are over 100 organizations in Whatcom County working to provide supportive services to those experiencing chronic poverty and its associated effects: addiction, homelessness, incarceration, mental illness, and unemployment. We have contacted the organization appearing … Continue reading

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  September 2024

Empowering Lives Through Literacy

Community Service Spotlight by Bill Smith and Katherine Freimund The mission of the Whatcom Literacy Council is to empower adults to achieve their goals and improve their lives through literacy. Literacy is the key that allows individuals to access educational … Continue reading

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  August 2024

Providing Help for the Homeless

Community Service Spotlight Editor’s Note: There are over 100 organizations in Whatcom County working to provide supportive services to those experiencing chronic poverty and its associated eff ects: addiction, homelessness, incarceration, mental illness, and unemployment. We have contacted the organization … Continue reading

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  June 2024

Connecting People and Nature

Community Service Spotlight by Amye Bronson-Doherty Wild Whatcom is a Whatcom County nonprofit offering outdoor, environmental education and enrichment programs to people of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to foster lifelong connections to nature. By focusing on two … Continue reading

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