Beach Cat Brewing’s first location opened in 2020 after Jake Gobeille, owner and director of operations, unexpectedly fell in love…
WE ALL DREAM of building a community where everyone can belong, especially the most vulnerable among us—and Northwest Youth Services (NWYS) has been working to make that dream a reality since 1976. What began as a foster program has blossomed into a multifaceted organization that provides a range of social services for 13- to 24-year-olds experiencing homelessness…
SilverSneakers program at the YMCA
Skagit Regional Health Festival of Trees
Whatcom Million Trees Project
Bunanza Rabbit Rescue Ranch and Adoption Center
Emily O’Connor, Executive Director of Lydia Place
Eleanor Hines
Whatcom Women in Business
Bellingham Language School
Because We Matter
Sikh Community and Whatcom Community Foundation Donate $150,000
A Seed-To-Table Approach
Vamos Outdoors Project
Distinctive Voice Consulting
But challenges often arise– especially for Randhawa, who is in a unique position to make key decisions. The COVID-19 pandemic completely changed the university’s operation, meaning that the past year has required innovation.
How Aline Prata became the Executive Director of the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center
WeSNiP
For Bellingham City Council President Hannah Stone, finding common ground between herself and others, and recognizing the interconnectedness of work and family are key to seeking peace, togetherness, and growth.
Q&A with Representative Debra Lekanoff
Interfaith, funded almost entirely by local donations, brings together people in need with people who have abundant resources.
Lhaq’temish Foundation
Western Solar and Puget Sound Energy Team up to Support Low-Income Organizations
One woman’s mission to serve the children of Skagit Valley
Recycling medical supplies for those who need them most
Western’s new Tribal Liaison Laural Ballew discusses her background and plans for her position.
Over the years, Andrea “Andy” Leebron-Clay has touched thousands of lives, healed many hearts, and provided opportunities to those in need.
Mount Baker Care Center & Summit Place Senior Living tailors everything they do around the residents’ needs—from daily dining specials to a senior prom.
To aid the food access issue in Birchwood, Bellingham farmer Ellie Duncan and her farm partner, Annah Young, started Birchwood Farmers Market in 2018.
Mary Elliott, an occupational therapist, opened Bellingham Makerspace in 2014, selling her house to afford the initial equipment.
Bellingham Alive provides an extensive three-month internship program for local students looking to break into their prospective industries.
Rand Jack is a local conservationist, attorney, and wood carver. He works closely with the Whatcom Land Trust. He also carves beautiful wooden birds.
Tina Tate is the exeutive director of Frienship House, a clean and sober shelter that provides food, clothes, and recovery to the homeless in Skagit County.
With professional travel and tourism experience, Sandy Ward, CEO of Bellingham Whatcom County Touris, is working on a way-finding plan for Whatcom County.
Brian Shasserre is part of the Zero Waste Movement. He refuses single use items to create less waste and instead reuses items.
Brian Cladoosby, senior tribal leader of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, is enacting national and local change, improving the lives of his tribe.
Dr. Joseph Gaydos is an advocate for marine life. He works for the Orcas Island-based SeaDoc Society and is the author of “Explore the Salish Sea.”
Bob Hall, owner of Daylight Properties, is an integral part of creating the downtown Bellingham we have today with his historical buiding restorations.
Todd Elsworth is the founder of Recreation Northwest, a nonprofit organization educating people on the economic and social benefits of recreation.
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