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08/20/2026
📢EAST WHATCOM — we want to hear from you!
As part of Whatcom Together, we’re inviting East Whatcom neighbors to help shape the future of your community.
Your ideas will help guide local grantmaking and community investments through the East Whatcom Community Fund, one of 15 community funds across Whatcom County working to support the priorities that matter most to the people who live there.
This is your community—and your voice matters.
Share your ideas: https://whatcomtogether.org/east-whatcom-community-fund/
East Whatcom Regional Resource Center
What happens when a community creates a place where everyone can find a little more support? 💛
In East Whatcom County, the East County Resource Center is helping make that possible.
For neighbors across this rural part of Whatcom County, the Resource Center is a place to connect with essential services, find support, and build relationships close to home. It’s a reflection of what can happen when a community recognizes a need and comes together to meet it.
The East County Resource Center is more than a building. It’s a place where neighbors can find resources, connections, and a sense of belonging.
Thriving communities don’t happen by accident. They’re built by people who see what’s needed, show up for one another, and invest in the places they call home.
🎥 Watch our video to hear the story of the East County Resource Center and learn more about Whatcom Together. Then help shape what comes next in East Whatcom County!
08/13/2026
📢 POINT ROBERTS — we want to hear from you!
As part of Whatcom Together, we’re inviting Point Roberts neighbors to help shape the future of your community.
Your ideas will help guide local grantmaking and community investments through the Point Roberts Community Fund, one of 15 community funds across Whatcom County working to support the priorities that matter most to the people who live there.
This is your community—and your voice matters.
Share your ideas: https://whatcomtogether.org/point-roberts-community-fund/
What happens when neighbors decide to build something better together?
In Point Roberts, community looks a little different. Tucked away at the northernmost corner of Whatcom County, this unique and rural community has learned that when neighbors come together, they can make a big difference.
From sharing ideas to rolling up their sleeves, Point Roberts residents have joined forces to strengthen the place they call home. Their story is a reminder that community isn't defined by size or location—it's defined by the people who show up for one another.
Thriving communities don't happen by accident. They're built by neighbors who care deeply about their home and work together to make it better.
🎥 Watch our video to hear the story of community in Point Roberts and learn more about Whatcom Together. Then help shape what comes next in your community!
08/06/2026
📢 BIRCH BAY - we want to hear from you!
As part of Whatcom Together, we're inviting Birch Bay neighbors to help shape the future of our community.
Your ideas will help guide local grantmaking and community investments through the Birch Bay Community Fund, one of 15 community funds across Whatcom County working to support the priorities that matter most to the people who live there.
This is your community—and your voice matters.
https://whatcomtogether.org/birch-bay-community-fund/
A library is about more than books. It's about belonging. 📚
For years, neighbors in Birch Bay have envisioned a library that could serve as more than a place to borrow books—a welcoming community hub where people of all ages can learn, connect, and grow. Through partnership, persistence, and a shared commitment to the future, that vision became a reality.
The new Birch Bay Library is a testament to what's possible when a community comes together around a common goal. It's an investment not only in literacy and learning, but in belonging, opportunity, and the connections that help communities thrive.
Thriving communities don't happen by accident. They're built by neighbors who invest in the places and people they care about.
Watch our video to hear the story behind the new Birch Bay Library and learn more about Whatcom Together. Help shape what comes next in Birch Bay!
08/04/2026
When one Washington community is hurting, all of us feel it.
Our hearts are with our neighbors in the Spokane Valley as they face the devastating impacts of this week's wildfires. We know from our own experience that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint, and that communities are strongest when neighbors show up for one another.
If you're looking for ways to help, please consider supporting organizations that are providing immediate relief and long-term recovery for those affected. Whether it's making a financial contribution, donating needed supplies, volunteering your time, or fostering displaced pets, every act of generosity makes a difference.
Thank you to the many organizations leading this response, including the City of Spokane, Innovia Foundation, Second Harvest Inland Northwest, Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, American Red Cross, and so many others working tirelessly to care for their community.
We're holding the Spokane region in our hearts and sending strength to everyone affected. ❤️
As the Spokane community continues to face the devastating impacts of local wildfires, you can help your neighbors. Visit our website to find ways to donate or volunteer. my.spokanecity.org/wildfireinfo/ways-to-help
We will continue to update this post with more opportunities to help!
The City of Spokane H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund is accepting donations to support individuals and families affected by the ongoing wildfires. Every dollar donated will go directly toward meeting the needs and supporting recovery efforts for those impacted. https://my.spokanecity.org/donate/
The Innovia Foundation is accepting donations to support nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community organizations working to meet the needs of those impacted by wildfires in our region. https://innovia.org/wildfire-response/
Second Harvest Inland Northwest is accepting non-perishables at 1234 E Front Ave. through Friday, Aug. 7, daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Catholic Charities Eastern Washington has set up an emergency fund to help support individuals and families. Your donation will help their Emergency Response team provide essential items, housing, counseling, support, and short/long term assistance to those impacted by this devastating fire. https://give.cceasternwa.org/give/511873 #!/donation/checkout
Partners INW is collecting donations at 10814 E Broadway Ave. Donations of non-perishable food, clothing, diapers, and hygiene items are needed.
Spokane Humane Society is collecting pet supplies at its main campus, 6607 N Havana St.
American Red Cross Northwest Region is collecting donations for people affected by wildfires in Washington. https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/washington-wildfires-2026.html/
American Red Cross Northwest Region is also looking for volunteers. Fill out a volunteer application here: https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. is collecting pet supplies at 710 N Napa St. They are also looking for volunteers to foster displaced animals.
Project Beauty Share is collecting donations at 2718 E Sprague Ave. They are looking for hygiene products: toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, soap, razors, lotion, deodorant, hair brushes, combs, lip balm, etc.
Global Neighborhood Thrift & Vintage is accepting donations in their Fire Emergency Donation Bins at the following locations:
- Thrift Store, 905 E Trent Ave.
- St. Mark’s Church, 316 E 24th Ave.
- Waste to Energy, 2900 S Geiger Blvd.
- North Transfer Station, 22123 N Elk Chattaroy Rd.
- Valley Transfer Station, 3941 N Sullivan Rd
Plato's Closet - Spokane Valley, WA is accepting clothing donations at 13004 E Sprague Ave.
07/30/2026
Blaine neighbors are making their voices heard. 💙
With 93 community members participating so far, Children & Youth, Health & Wellness, and Arts & Culture have emerged as Blaine's top priorities for a thriving community.
Every response helps build a better understanding of what matters most to the people who call Blaine home. Through Whatcom Together, we're listening, learning, and investing in community-driven priorities across Whatcom County.
📍 Live, work, or have a connection to Blaine? There's still time to add your voice and help shape what's next: whatcomtogether.org
Food is more than a meal, it's the foundation for healthy families, growing kids, and a thriving community. ❤️
At the Blaine Food Bank, around 750 families every week receive the support they need, with children and seniors making up a significant portion of those served.
Through partnerships with non-profits like the Whatcom Community Foundation, the Blaine Food Bank continues to expand its impact and ensure more people have access to nutritious food when they need it most.
Through Whatcom Together, we're investing in the people, organizations, and ideas that help every community thrive. Because when neighbors come together to support one another, we build a stronger Whatcom County for everyone.
Find your community and build your fund today at whatcomtogether.org.
07/26/2026
This is what Project Neighborly is all about. Neighbors meeting neighbors. Finding joy in the people that surround us.
Congratulations to our neighbors in the Lettered Streets. Your street mural is beautiful and the vibes are radiating throughout Whatcom County!
‘So much joy’: Bellingham’s Lettered Streets residents paint community mural The mural, designed by artist Lydia Dahl, was created to brighten the neighborhood, while encouraging drivers to slow down.
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