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Why Do You Want to Volunteer at Project Homeless Connect?
100 people sitting in a room, facing a projector screen, and still we decide to go around the room and introduce every person, one-by-one. A sigh and a passing thought of how much time this is going to take, until the comments people have are so riveting, the time flies and I want more. Read the rest of this entry »
Second annual Project Homeless Connect works to end homelessness in Whatcom County
Posted by Randi in Blog, Events, Hot Opportunities on January 21st, 2010
Bellingham, Wash – On March 4, 2010, more than 600 people in Whatcom County will receive free, confidential services, including dental care, medical exams, vision screening, women’s health care, information on veteran benefits, housing assistance, and much more. Project Homeless Connect will be held in downtown Bellingham, at the Depot Market Square, The Majestic, Central Lutheran Church, Whatcom County Annex, YWCA and Red Cedar Dharma Hall. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Help Haiti
As we are all too aware, on Tuesday Haiti experienced an earthquake that caused devastation beyond what words and photos can convey. There is tremendous loss of life, catastrophic damage to most buildings affecting a third of the population, and dire need for food, water and medical care. Our thoughts are with the people of Haiti and their families and loved ones. Read the rest of this entry »
A Win-Win Situation
Written by a Whatcom Community College Student
An opportunity to volunteer in the Whatcom community AND earn extra credit – win win!
In order to participate, I signed up online (1-800-volunteer.org) for one of the few stations that still had volunteer openings, the Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Here, by Nugent’s Corner, the 15 or so volunteers and I did grounds cleanup Read the rest of this entry »
December Meaningful Giving Event for Non-Profits
This has been a tough year for many in our community and the needs of our area residents have grown substantially. Nonprofits provide the safety net, but they’ve been hit hard as well. Over 700 Whatcom County Realtors are answering the call to help, Read the rest of this entry »
A Little SNIPpet of my Volunteer Time
I didn’t understand the issues facing pets in our county until I adopted a dog of my own from a rescue organization in Blaine, WA. Eddie has inspired me to help others like him sitting in our local shelters. Read the rest of this entry »
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