Posts Tagged fundraising
What’s All the Buzz About!?
Posted by Susan in Blog, Events, Hot Opportunities on March 1st, 2010
The WVC offices have been abuzz with activity for the past few weeks–Project Homeless Connect is this Thursday; we’re getting the word out about the free CPR/First aid Training on March 20, our Theatre Guild fundraiser happening April 8, the Heart and Hands volunteer awards event coming up the last Sunday in April and the Human Race kickoff on April 20-22. The buzz is from the activity of the many volunteers that make up a large part of the organizing teams. Read the rest of this entry »
Can’t find a job? Volunteer!
By: Allison Graham, Western Washington University Communications 318 student
Recessions are not fun. They are not fun for the millions of unemployed adults with families to take care of, not fun for people suffering massive pay cuts, not fun for small businesses, and especially not fun for the non-profit sector. When people in the community are lacking money, they naturally donate less to non-profit organizations than they normally would. This is why it is particularly important to spend time volunteering during a recession. Read the rest of this entry »
Nonprofits to Know #1: Bellingham Books to Prisoners
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on January 28th, 2010
Bellingham Books to Prisoners, a pretty self-explanatory name for the nonprofit, but take a look behind the scenes and the mission goes much deeper. What it means? It is the power to provide someone with a simple item, a book, that can make a powerful and positive difference in that person’s life.
Check out the video below for an idea of what the organization provides: 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
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 »
Holidays: Caring vs. Commercialism?
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on December 11th, 2009
I hear complaints that the holiday season has been commercialized and transformed into an obligation to give meaningless gifts to strangers and family members that only hear from you once a year.
At Whatcom Volunteer Center, we have the privilige of hearing about the holiday spirit on a daily basis: fundraisers, donations and volunteering that happens within the nonprofit world. Read the rest of this entry »
Use your One Hour of Extra Time to Volunteer
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on November 4th, 2009
Work Party for Pickford free Passes, Pizza & Praise
Saturday, November 7
MADD Thank You from The Health Support Center
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 »
Make A Difference Day – A ‘MADD’ Volunteer Opportunity
Posted by Randi in Blog, Events, Hot Opportunities on October 7th, 2009
Make A Difference Day
The day to:
Meet People, Network, Bond with Co-workers, See the Change You Create, Support Local Organizations, Meet Community Leaders, Teach your Family about Volunteering, Get Involved, Represent your Organization
Saturday, October 24, 9 am – 1 pm with a free breakfast at Bellingham High School at 8am.
See remaining opportunities below. Read the rest of this entry »
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