Local Nonprofits and Associations

Arranged Alphabetically:
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Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access
Caroline Chapman, Administrative Coordinator;
800 E Chestnut; Bellingham, WA 98225;
Voice: 360-715-6531
Mission: Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access is committed to working together as a community to build policies and programmatic solutions that ensure that all Whatcom County residents have access to health care.
Whatcom Coalition for Healthy Living
PO Box 2297; Bellingham, WA 98227
360-715-1061
Mission: The Whatcom Coalition for Healthy Communities is a non-profit organization, created in 1996 by local community members wanting to make a positive difference in the health and happiness of our community. Our mission is to improve health and quality of life in Whatcom County by connecting people and information and fostering collaborative leadership and community engagement.
Whatcom Community Foundation
Don Drake, Executive Director;
119 Grand Avenue, Suite A; Bellingham, WA 98225;
Voice: 360-671-6463; Fax: 360-671-6437
Mission: The mission of the Whatcom Community Foundation is to enhance philanthropy and to encourage a sense of community by providing resources for people and organizations to:

Make connections and build understanding among diverse groups;
Nurture programs that enhance our human and natural environment; and
Reclaim a common sense of vision for our lives.
The Foundation welcomes challenge, supports risk-taking and strives for flexibility as it works to advance this purpose.
Whatcom Community Television & Communication
Dennis Lane, Executive Director;
490 S. State St., Suite #H; Bellingham, WA 98225;
360-715-3594.
Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic
Jane Relin, Executive Director;
3645 E. McLeod Road; Bellingham, WA 98226;
360-676-2220
Mission: So that lives may flourish, the Clinic promotes the health, well being, and safety of our community through quality counseling and psychiatric services for all in need, and the support and safety of those at risk.
Whatcom Commission on Children & Youth
Geof Morgan, Director
Family Policy Council/Whatcom Community Network
1231 N. Garden St, Suite 210; Bellingham, WA 98225;
360-738-1196; Fax: 360-647-8168
Mission: The Whatcom County Commission on Children and Youth will act as a vehicle for the community’s investment in children and families through: promoting and supporting agencies' capacity, promoting new programs and collaborations, promoting youth leadership and recognition, spotlighting emergent issues facing children and families, and seeking increased funding for local programs.
Whatcom County Pregnancy Center
Carol Thomas,
PO Box 1663; Bellingham, WA 98227;
360-671-9057; FAX: 360- 671-0296.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services
Formerly: Whatcom Crisis Services
Whatcom Council of Nonprofits
c/o Whatcom Community Foundation; 119 Grand Avenue - Suite A, Bellingham, WA 98225.
360-671-6463; Fax: 360-671-6437.
Mission: The purpose of the Whatcom Council of Nonprofits (WCN) is to enhance the nonprofit sector in Whatcom County by builidng organizational relationships and capacity, sharing resources, and communicating the vital role played by nonprofit organizations in our community.
The Whatcom Dream
Thomas Wilson, Director
1812 Texas St., #15 - Bellingham, WA 98226
360-715-3219
Mission Most Americans dream of buying their own home, improving their lives through education, or starting their own business. We believe families can reach their hopes and dreams - with the right approach and proper community support. What is needed is a fundamental shift from an income and consumption focus to an asset-building and wealth-building focus.
Whatcom Land Trust
William Carroll, Executive Board Member;
301 W Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225;
360- 650-9470, FAX: 360-650-0495
Mission: Our mission is to preserve and protect the unique natural, scenic, agricultural, and open space land in Whatcom County through the acquisition of perpetual conservation easements or other land interests that will insure protection of the resource.
Whatcom Hospice Foundation
Shaaron Coleman, VN Foundation Assistant;
600 E. Birchwood; Bellingham, WA 98225;
360-733-1231; FAX: 360-752-1094.
Mission: Whatcom Hospice Foundation is dedicated to securing financial and material resources to help insure that the people of our communities have the choice to received home health and hospice services, surrounded by loved ones, in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.
Whatcom Literacy Council
Maureen Kane, Executive Director;
PO Box 1292, Bellingham, WA 98227;
360-647-3264; FAX: 360-752-6770
Mission: Our mission is to break the cycle of illiteracy by teaching adults in Whatcom County to read, write, and speak English.
Whatcom Peace & Justice Center
1226 Cornwall Ave; PO Box 2444, Bellingham, WA 98227
WhatcomPJC@Fidalgo.net
360-734-0217
Mission: It is the mission of the Whatcom Peace & Justice Center to create an active, inclusive, community voice for peace and social justice in Whatcom County through partnerships with local religious and community organizations, education on alternatives to violence and war, and actions to promote lasting peace and justice both at home and abroad.
Whatcom Symphony Orchestra
Lesli Brewster, Executive Director
2915 Newmarket Street, Suite 104
PO Box 28895, Bellingham, WA 98228;
360-756-6752
Mission: The Whatcom Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to enhancing the cultural and artistic life of our community, and offers people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to experience live symphonic music.
Whatcom Volunteer Center
Joy Kennan, Executive Director;
411 York Street; Bellingham, WA 98225;
360-734-3055 or 1-888-982-8288; FAX:
Mission: Whatcom Volunteer Center promotes, supports and implements effective volunteerism to improve the quality of lift throughout Whatcom County.
Womencare Shelter
2217 Woburn Street; Bellingham, WA 98226;
360-671-8539; FAX: 360-671-0061.
Mission: Provides safe, temporary, emergency shelter and support services and 24-hour crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence and their children; and community education about domestic violence.
YWCA
Julie Foster, Director of Operations; 1026 N. Forest; Bellingham, WA 98225;
360-734-4820; FAX: 360-676-4091.
Mission:Women's membership organization providing emergency and transitional housing for low-income women; support services for transition to permanent housing and work; educational programs for all women and girls in areas of personal growth, health, finance, job skills and community involvement.

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