Posts Tagged women’s issues
Have your awards event and eat ice cream too!
I think that one of the best things we do every year, not counting the fundraising events like Human Race, the free CPR/First Aid classes and the matching of volunteers with partner agencies, is the Heart & Hands Awards Ice Cream Social. Read the rest of this entry »
Project Warm-Up Warming Hearts
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on March 25th, 2010
How many hours would it take you to knit or crochet more than 3,200 pieces of warm items?
3,296 scarves, hats, blankets, mittens to be exact: this is a result of piles and piles of yarn in our entranceway, monthly knitting circles all year long, people coming in and out of our office taking yarn and bringing it back in a finished project. Project Warm-Up is a program run out of our office that collects handmade items to distribute to homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, programs for parents that have a low-income, people with disabilities, and people with health issues. Read the rest of this entry »
Nonprofit to Know #4: Assistance League
That’s right, shopping can support children, domestic violence victims and senior citizens!
Have “no idea” what Assistance League is? It’s okay, Zach, Max, Steven and Brad of Western Washington University didn’t either…until one fateful day when they volunteered there to fulfill a class requirement and walked away with much more than class credit.
Assitance League is a national organization with a Bellingham branch run mostly by volunteers. Basically, they raise money, mostly through their Thrift & Gift Shop (1322 Cornwall Ave) for far-reaching programs: programs you know about, but didn’t know Assistance League was behind it all. Read the rest of this entry »
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.
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 »
A Trip to WVC is “Well Worth the Time!”
Written By: Lacey Kara, WWU Service-Learning student
Despite volunteering for local non-profit organizations, such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Bellingham Parks and Recreation through Whatcom Volunteer Center, and frequently viewing their list of current volunteer opportunities, I’ve never been to their office. Last week, I finally visited the WVC office, and discovered what else they have to offer. Not only do they provide a place for volunteers and local non-profits seeking opportunities and assistance to be matched, but they have their own programs established in our community. Three such programs include “Volunteer Chore Program,” “House 2 Home Network,” and “Project Warm-Up.” 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 »
Health Care Help is your Gift to the Community
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on December 17th, 2009
Read this post for our Hotsheet 3 for this week!
Calling all Registered Nurses
Be a mentor for a nursing student.
Flexible Schedule.
Retired or working RNs welcome!
Did you know nursing students are seven times more likely to stay in school with a mentor?!
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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