Thanks to the generosity of this community and beyond, Whatcom Community Foundation’s Resilience Fund is actively supporting neighbors impacted by flooding across Whatcom County. To date, more than $490,000 has been raised for flood relief through the Whatcom Community Foundation. These funds are being coordinated closely with trusted local organizations and frontline providers who are responding in real time...
Last week the Whatcom Community Foundation activated the Resilience Fund to support neighbors affected by the ongoing flooding across our region. Thanks to the generosity of this community, that support is already making a difference. To date, our community has raised more than $215,000 for flood relief in Whatcom County. The Whatcom Community Foundation has already granted $188,000 to...
The Whatcom Community Foundation has activated the Resilience Fund to support neighbors affected by the ongoing flooding across our region. In moments like this, Whatcom County’s greatest strength has always been its people. During the 2021 floods, neighbors opened their homes, shared food, checked on elders, and stepped in long before outside assistance arrived. That same spirit of...
Some stories are built one decision at a time. A leap of faith, a shared commitment, a letter home from halfway around the world. In 1970, serving in Cambodia during the Vietnam War, Dick Skeers was given an unexpected chance to return home early on the condition that he pursue graduate school. “I wrote Sharon right...
Hi neighbors, After a record return of Chinook salmon in Whatcom Creek last month, we find ourselves reflecting on a season full of both challenge and renewal. While the federal shutdown has tested systems and stretched communities, Whatcom Creek offered a quiet triumph; the work of salmon recovery seems to be paying off. It's a reminder that steady...
Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? The Youth Philanthropy Project invites high school students from across Whatcom County to step into the role of community changemaker. As part of this leadership program, you’ll learn how philanthropy works from the inside—exploring local issues, reviewing grant proposals, and deciding how to invest...
Local News is a Public Good That Connects Communities. Press Forward Washington (PFWA), a collaborative initiative led by community foundations statewide, is launching a search for its inaugural Director. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to help revitalize independent media, amplify diverse voices, and strengthen democracy across Washington. Why Local News & Information Matters Unbiased,...
