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Nonprofits to Know #2: Northwest Youth Services

Amongst all the conversations about health care, social security and voting for school funding, at the heart of what we are discussing is the legacy we are leaving for today’s youth. In the spirit of creating opportunity for youth locally, we have Northwest Youth Services (NWYS), whose heart and energy is completely invested in the youth of our community.

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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 »

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Second annual Project Homeless Connect works to end homelessness in Whatcom County

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 »

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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 »

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Keeping People in Need Warm – Making a Difference

We had a GREAT event for Project Warm-Up!  With the help of the Explorer’s Club and volunteer Neelam Sharma, Linda Scott and I filled the orders from the Partner Agencies.  It was a FLURRY of activity with 13 girls sorting, bagging and tagging over 2,300 items! Read the rest of this entry »

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Why I Volunteer at Lydia Place

By Kristen Kuusela

I’ve been a volunteer at Lydia Place since September 2008. The Whatcom Volunteer Center had given me a list of organizations that needed help. It was a long list, with Lydia Place being near the top of page nine. Read the rest of this entry »

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