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Local Nonprofits and Associations Arranged Alphabetically:
[A] [B] [C] [D-J] [K-N] [O-R] [S-V] [W-Z]
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Adult A.D.D. Association
Lisa Flindt Poast, Founder; PMB 640; 1225 E. Sunset Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226; 360-647-6681
Mission: Founded in 1991, the Adult A.D.D. Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, information, and referral to adults with attention disorders.
Alternatives to Hunger (Bellingham Food Bank)
Vicki Leuenberger, Executive Director
1824 Ellis Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 360-676-0392; FAX: 360-676-4510
Mission: The Bellingham Food Bank (Alternatives to Hunger) is a volunteer-based organization that works to reduce hunger in Bellingham by providing wholesome food to those in need, on an emergency or chronic basis, and by educating the community on the problem of hunger.
Alzheimer Society of Washington
Josselyn Winslow , Exec. Director; PO Box 4104, Bellingham, WA 98227; 360-671-3316 or 800-493-3954; Fax: 360-715-9940.
Mission: The Alzheimer Society of Washington (ASW) is an organization of volunteers -- family
and friends of persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementing illnesses. The
Alzheimer Society's purpose is to reach persons affected by dementing illnesses with support,
knowledge and resources to empower them in dealing with dementia; to develop in society an
awareness and understanding of the overwhelming devastation caused by the dementias; and to
bring about improvements in the social and health systems serving those affected by dementing
illnesses.
The Amadeus Project
Tofer Wade, Director
8034 Chinook Way; Blaine, WA 98230, USA
Phone: 360-815-1825
Mission: The existence of The Amadeus Project is birthed from the firm belief that every human being has the same innate potential for creativity. ... At The Amadeus Project, therefore, it is our highest aspiration to guide and encourage our students, and ourselves, toward such an artistic union with the flow of this Energy.
American Red Cross: Mt Baker Chapter
Maureen Enegren, Executive Director
2111 King St., Bellingham, Wa 98225; 119 S. 14th St., Mt. Vernon, WA
ph (360) 733-3290; fax (360) 738-4014
Mission:
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
The Mt. Baker Chapter serves all communities in Whatcom County and Skagit Valley.
Animals as Natural Therapy
Sonja Wingard, Program Director
or call Abby Soley,
360-966-3701
Mission: The mission of ANT is to provide a safe nurturing environment where youth practice skills
essential for meaningful and successful relationships based on mutual respect,
communication, responsibility, and trust. The relationship skills developed with the farm animals carry over into the rest of their lives.
Arthritis Foundation
Barbara Osen, Arthritis Foundation, 809
East Chestnut Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-733-2866; 800-542-0295.
Mission: The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.
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