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Connection to an Invisible People
By Teresa Schmidt, Project Homeless Connect volunteer
I’d heard that Project Homeless Connect was a rewarding experience for volunteers. But I might have had a different motivation than many of the volunteers. You see, I didn’t expect that the day would expose me to a side of homelessness I hadn’t encountered. I know Bellingham has its share of homeless men, women and children of all age groups and from all sorts of backgrounds. I’ve walked past them on park benches, on Railroad Ave., on freeway exits. I knew they each had a life story behind them. Read the rest of this entry »
What it’s all a-boot
By David Wiggs, Project Homeless Connect volunteer
I was an exit interviewer for Project Homeless Connect. It was my job to ensure our guests got all the services they required, that they were welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. Read the rest of this entry »
What Volunteering Has Meant to Me
Written by: Lacey Kara, Western Washington University student
I moved to Bellingham, WA from Boston, MA at the beginning of my sophomore year of high school. Not knowing anybody or having any other “niche,” I joined our high school’s volunteer organization called “Key Club.” I felt like I would be accepted here, if anywhere, and I would have the opportunity to meet new people while volunteering at various locations around Whatcom County, and the place I now call home. Read the rest of this entry »
Ferndale Food Bank Director Retires – Thanks Sharon!
Posted by Jodi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on February 22nd, 2010
“My many years with the Food Bank have been an amazing journey filled with laughter, tears, faith & hope. I have seen progression from our use of a small facility at the United Church to our own much larger building at the WTA Park & Ride location. Yet, we continue to grow, and our hope for expansion is in the works.
I am so grateful for the incredible volunteers who give of their time and selves to help our families in need of food. We could not maintain our extremely busy operation without them.
My thanks go out as well to our sponsors and contributors. This community continues to not only step up, but run to the plate when needed.”
–Sincerely, Sharon Robinson
Sharon Robinson celebrated 18 years as Director of the Ferndale Food Bank in January of 2010, and is reluctantly retiring. She has given 170 to 200 hours a month, every month, for all those years. She really cares about the outcomes of the program, and works hard to make sure all program recipients are served in the best way possible for their needs. Read the rest of this entry »
How Butterfly Wings Change the World
When I first went into the human services program at Western Washington University, we were asked, “Why do you want to become a human services professional?” My answer 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 »
January 2010 Newsletter
Posted by Jodi in Newsletters on January 15th, 2010
Read our newsletter as a downloadable PDF or continue on for the web version the following newsletter articles:
- Turning Houses into Homes
- Plan to Volunteer for Project Homeless Connect on March 4, 2010
- Whatcom Giveathon
- STATE BUDGET CUTS & WVC
- SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 4: Enjoy a fantastic evening of theatre without leaving town…
- Biker’s Fighting Cancer Distribute Gifts
Service Learning…of course it helps!
Written By: Laura Draper
An article in the New York Times, by Stephanie Strom, talked about service learning, and if it really helps organizations. Being an intern myself, I thought of course it helps! We’re providing the help that local agencies need in the community. What I didn’t think of though, was that maybe there are schools that don’t have as much structure as mine when it comes to students doing service learning. Strom talked about a small down in Massachusetts where a local organization is overwhelmed with students that come in when class is in session asking what they can do to help. I can see how if a student were to come in without any direction, it could be overwhelming for an organization. Read the rest of this entry »
1 click = $1 from igive.com, Today & Tomorrow only!
We know that many causes have had a hard year, so we’d like to try something new to help Whatcom Volunteer Center that requires your participation, but is free and definitely easy.
We know that many causes have had a hard year, so we’d like to try something new to help Whatcom Volunteer Center that is free and definitely easy.
iGive.com is going to attempt to donate $5,000 in just 24 hours to Whatcom Volunteer Center and other causes. Read the rest of this entry »
How 3 Weeks of Volunteering Landed Me a Job!
| Written by: Cameron Wuhr
Since I started volunteering with one of Whatcom Volunteer Center’s partner agencies a few weeks ago, my contributions and skills have landed me an employment opportunity in the career field of my choice. Read the rest of this entry » |
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