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Previous Issues
Community Service Spotlight
September 2025
Turning Policy Into Homes
Community Service Spotlight by Scott Pelton Housing is more than shelter — it’s the foundation of a healthy, connected community. It shapes how people build stability, access opportunities, and contribute to the places they call home. Yet across Whatcom County, … Continue reading
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August 2025
Providing Hope and Healing Across Washington
Community Service Spotlight Lifeline Connections has provided behavioral health treatment to individuals and families across Washington State since 1962. With a strong presence in the North Sound region, Lifeline Connections delivers a compassionate and comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, … Continue reading
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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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