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Past Grantees
2008
Grants Made from Unrestricted Funds
Alternatives to Hunger $5,000
In support of the three acre Food Bank Farm, a partnership with Growing Washington, Small Potatoes Gleaning and dozens of community volunteers - to grow vegetables for the Bellingham Food Bank
American Red Cross $1,500
In support of the Student First Aid Service Team, a group of highly trained emergency first aid responders, ages 14 to 24, available for community events
Archdiocesan Housing Authority$3,000
In support of funding for Resident Support Services, a new program that will strengthen the ability for AHA to accept applicants that have had difficulty maintaining stability in their housing by setting up special screening processes and developing independent service plans for qualified applicants
Bellingham Technical College $1,553
In support of "Baby Connections" - a free weekly program dedicated to improving parent's nurturing and child-rearing skills emphasizing the importance of early learning and literacy, that also provides children's books to the families that participate
Blue Skies for Children $2,674
In support of Little Wishes Enrichment Program by providing homeless, low-income and foster children with an opportunity to be involved in extra curricular activities such as martial arts, team sports, music and art lessons
Communities In Schools of Whatcom County $2,000
In support of funding a series of educational programs designed to increase awareness of the factors which lead to dropout and highlights services and interventions available to kids and their families in Whatcom County
Interfaith Coalition$3,000
In support of the Mental-Health Partnership program between Interfaith Coalition, Interfaith Community Health Center, and mental-health therapists in our community to provide affordable counsel to clients referred to therapists from the behavioral-health program at Interfaith Community Health Center
Lummi Ventures Community Partnership $5,318
In support of documentation and presentation of the cultural and performance arts of the Lummi Cultural Arts Association in order to preserve the heritage, promote economic self-sufficiency and enhance a broader cross-cultural sense between the Lummi Nation and the citizens of Whatcom County
Lydia Place $2,500
In support of case management, life skills training, and advocacy on-site to the families living in the Bellingham Housing Authority's homeless units
Neighborhood Youth Centers $5,000
In support of staff, programming, maintenance and operations of the new Broadway Neighborhood Youth Center located near Whatcom Middle School
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association $4,000
In support NSEA's Volunteer Coordinator position, which oversees all NSEA programs involving educating, recruitment and retention of local volunteers
Northwest Youth Services $2,500
In support of "Just Us + You" a campaign to expand support of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth and their allies in Whatcom County to help keep kids safe, heal family relationships, reconnect youth to their community and promote self-reliance
RE Sources $4,490
In support of "Be Cool", an innovative program that will challenge individuals to make lifestyle changes to personally combat climate change
Start Here Community Arts $2,861
In support of 2008 Procession of the Species and to fund a survey as to the viability of establishing a permanent community art studio space to serve families and individuals of all ages in our community
Van Zandt Community Hall Association $3,750
In support of funding South Fork Valley community programs and long-term civic development planning
Washington State University $3,000
In support part-time staff person to coordinate, support and supervise 15 to 20 graduates of the 2008 trained volunteers for the Watershed Master / Beach Watchers program who work to protect and restore clean water, fish, shelfish and wildlife in Whatcom County
Western Washington University Center for Service-Learning $2,500
In support of Youth 4 REAL, a mentoring program that matches pre-service teachers in the Masters in Teaching program at Western Washington University with youth from Shuksan Middle School
Whatcom Center for Early Learning $5,000
In support of Ferndale Toddler Time, a birth to age 3 program designed to provide large motor skill activities, literacy/reading interest, exploration and socialization for both developmentally delayed and typically developing toddlers and preschoolers
Whatcom Literacy Council $2,500
In support of strengthening literacy volunteer recruitment efforts in communities outside of Bellingham in the North Fork area especially in Maple Falls, Kendall and Blaine
Whatcom Symphony Orchestra $2,500
In support of "Opera is for Everyone" production of Hansel and Gretel, one of four concerts/educational outreach programs by the Symphony and will utilize a newly developed workbook for teachers to use with the Arts and Writing components of the Essential Academic Learning Requirements
Total granted in 2008: $64,646
2007
Grants Made from Unrestricted Funds
Animals as Natural Therapy $2,366
In support of a program that teaches empathy for our elderly population through visits by teens with animals to elders in extended care facilities
Blue Skies for Children $2,200
In support of Little Wishes, a program which provides homeless, foster and low-income children, ages 4-15, with opportunites to be involved in extra curricular activities in arts and sports
Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County $6,000
In support of after school programs for children in the community of Ferndale by assisting with the post fire relocation costs and increased membership costs.
Brigadoon Assistance Dogs $5,000
In support of the expansion of "Paws Across Campus" into a full semester elective course at Sehome High School in Bellingham
First Christian Church $2,000
In support of development of a community garden on Church property, for the purpose of encouraging community members to garden and to donate a portion of their produce to organizations that feed the hungry in our community.
Intercommunity Mercy Housing $3,000
In support of educational on-site services to low income Hispanic Farm worker families residing at Sterling Meadows Apartments in Bellingham, Washington
LAW Advocates $5,000
In support of a program to assist homeless individuals to apply for state and/or federal disablity benefits, thereby providing a stable income stream and health benefits with the goal of stabilizing their lives and addressing their homelessness.
North Cascades Institute $6,000
In support of funding "Mountain School" in Whatcom County - the North Cascades Institute's flagship environmental education program
Northwest Youth Services $3,500
In support of Transitional Living Program, which provides housing and active support toward self-sufficiency for up to 18 months for youth aging out of the foster care system
Pacific Arts Association $2,500
In support of funding for a new professional marketing director, replacing a six-year volunteer, for 2007-2008 season
Van Zandt Community Hall Association $3,500
In support of improvements to the Van Zandt Community Hall and park, including bathrooms necessary for community events, programs and recreational activities
Whatcom County Agriculture Preservation Committee $4,000
In support of implementing a community farmer outreach and research project to increase community awareness for Whatcom County Agriculture
Whatcom Family and Community Network $3,500
In support of programs and operations of the Roosevelt Neighborhood Resource Center
Whatcom Film Association $2,400
In support of a strategic planning process to assist Whatcom Film Association in maximizing expanded service to the community during a period of significant growth and transition
Whatcom Hispanic Organization $3,000
In support of Computer Wizards, a program designed to expand the computer literacy of youth and families with limited access to technology by providing a computer access site, training for 50 Computer Wizards and computer and literacy education for 75 participants
Whatcom Land Trust $1,000
In support of the production and distribution of "Whatcom Places II" serving as an informational, educational and fundraising device to support the mission of Whatcom Land Trust
Whatcom Museum of History & Art $1,750
In support of the exhibition "Teaching Learning - Learning Teaching: The Campus School, 1899-1967; a history of The Campus School" (now Western Washington University)
Whatcom Volunteer Center $500
In support of four training seminars in aspects of volunteer management for Non-profit organizations in Whatcom County
*Boy Scouts of America - Mt Baker Council $100
*Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center $500
In support of board and program development
Total granted in 2007: $57,216
*Asterisk indicates discretionary or emergency grant outside the regular grant cycle
2006
ARC of Whatcom County $3,000
In support of a new part-time Person-Centered Planning Aide for The CHOICE Project, which helps people with developmental disabilities exercise their own decision-making skills.
Brigadoon Assistance Dogs $5,000
In support of a new program that will engage at-risk students from Sehome High School by pairing them with assistance dogs-in-training who they will help train using principles such as patience, consistency, positive motivation, anger management and leadership.
Everson Lions Club Foundation $5,000
In support of hiring assistance for researching potential funders and partners to help develop the vision of building a community center serving Nooksack Valley.
Home Port Learning Center $3,000
In support of Readiness to Earn, a project intended to enhance the education, social skills and service-learning experiences of the students at Home Port Learning Center leading to paid employment opportunities.
Interfaith Coalition $5,000
In support of funding staff time for managing and developing the homeless housing program that seeks to recruit and retain a strong network of volunteers to renovate and maintain a network of eight houses.
Nooksack Valley Multicultural Teacher Project $2,750
In support of a collaborative effort between Nooksack Valley Middle and High School teachers to help disconnected students envision future social and academic success.
Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center $4,100
In support of therapeutic riding lessons for children from Harmony Elementary School and FACES Northwest, enhancing physical, psychological, emotional and social development for all participants.
Sumas Youth & Community Services $5,300
In support of facility rental and maintenance and two youth director positions for the Homework Help program, serving at-risk youth in the greater Sumas area.
Sustainable Connections $5,000
In support of the Food and Farming program, working to create a more equitable, healthy and diverse local food system and to preserve and enhance the rural character and economy of Whatcom County.
Whatcom Coalition for Healthy Communities $3,000
In support of the development of an alumni program for Leadership Whatcom, which will help the collaborative community leadership program become more self sustaining.
Whatcom Dream $5,000
In support of doubling the capacity of the Financial & Life Skills Development Program, actively engaging more than 100 individuals and families from the Roosevelt Neighborhood in collaborative community transformation.
Whatcom Literacy Council $3,000\
In support of free customized tutoring for 15 students as well as two Whatcom Literacy Council programs: Talk Time, which provides English conversation classes, and Survival English and Pathway to Community Resources, which helps 75 adults improve their reading, writing or English-speaking skills.
Total granted in 2006: $49,150
* Asterisk indicates discretionary or emergency grant outside the regular grant cycle. Click here to learn more about President's Discretionary Grants and Emergency Grants
2005
Allied Arts of Whatcom County $3,000
For support of the Allied Arts Education Project, which provides a coordinated effort to encourage arts education opportunities and networking services throughout Whatcom County.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters $4,000
For support of 25 new matches in 2005 within the Community-Based Mentoring Program.
Futurewise $4,000
For support of the Whatcom County Futures Project, which will work to strengthen protections for environmentally sensitive areas, shrink the Blaine urban growth area, and eliminate thousands of units of potential sprawl development in Whatcom County's rural area.
Humanities Washington $4,000
For support of purchasing books for free distribution to families participating in the Motheread/Fatheread family literacy program in Whatcom County.
Kulshan Community Land Trust $4,000
For support of expanding KCLT's current programs providing information and resources about homeownership to improve the rate of homeownership among the Latino population in Whatcom County.
LAW Advocates $6,000
For support of the Pro Bono program, Disability Advocacy for Homeless People, Financial Freedom through Education, and outreach to non English speaking populations.
Leadership Whatcom $5,000
For support of an adult leadership development program designed to cultivate existing and emerging leaders throughout Whatcom County.
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association $5,000
For support of Earth Service Corps, a cooperative program with NSEA, Whatcom Family YMCA, and three high schools to institute a service-learning program to involve high school students in cooperative environmental projects.
ReUse Works $4,000
For support of an appliance salvage, repair and sales business that also provides job training and new jobs for low-income residents of Whatcom County.
Sustainable Connections $5,000 For support of the Food and Farming program
that works to create a more equitable, healthy and diverse local food system while preserving and enhancing the rural character and economy of Whatcom County.
Whatcom County Commission on Children and Youth $2,000
For support of the continued partnership of many local service providers to continue work on the Roosevelt Neighborhood Resource Center.
Whatcom Humane Society $4000
For support of the Kids Care! Youth for Whatcom Humane Society Shelter Campaign, involving children and teens in Whatcom County in a campaign to raise money for a new animal shelter.
Total granted in 2005: $50,000
* Asterisk indicates discretionary or emergency grant outside the regular grant cycle. Click here to learn more about President's Discretionary Grants and Emergency Grants
2004
Alpine Safety Awareness Program $3,000
In support of a community-based program using local resources to bring alpine safety awareness to middle and high school students.
American Museum of Radio $5,000
In support of the Science and Arts Education Program, which offers exciting multidisciplinary science and arts activities for children and intergenerational audiences in Whatcom County.
Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department $1,300
In support of "Green House Gardening: Dig It!," a program designed to teach participants with disabilities about the joys of gardening.
Farm Friends $5,000
In support of the development of membership materials and payment for a part-time Membership Coordinator for the Membership Drive Project.
Lydia Place $5,000
In support of the Therapeutic Children's Follow-up Program, which offers child advocacy and supportive services for up to one year after a family has graduated from the in-house Lydia Place program.
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association $5,100
In support of the Environmental Conservation Internship Program, which will provide students the opportunity to assume leadership roles while working to accomplish salmon recovery and habitat restoration.
Northwest Youth Services $6,000
In support of the Northwest Institute for Nonprofit Excellence (NINE), which will be used to build community capacity to meet the needs of Whatcom County's children, youth and families through a better trained, more qualified nonprofit workforce.
Power of Hope $5,100
In support of three ongoing key program activities, Youth Voices, Weekend youth gatherings, and Summer Programs.
Puget Sound Restoration Fund $1,000
In support of a community shellfish festival in June, 2004 that will educate citizens about sustaining water quality in Drayton Harbor and involve them in the harvest of oysters grown by volunteer members of the Drayton Harbor Community Oyster Farm project.
Small Potatoes Gleaning Project $1,000
In support of the day-to-day management of Small Potatoes Gleaning Project.
Whatcom County Commission on Children and Youth $2,500
In support of a collaborative effort to establish a community center located in the Roosevelt neighborhood.
Total granted in 2004: $40,000
* Asterisk indicates discretionary or emergency grant outside the regular grant cycle. Click here to learn more about President's Discretionary Grants and Emergency Grants
2003
Allied Arts of Whatcom County* $150
For support of a forum regarding sustainable community arts education partnerships.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County $3,190
For support of a membership drive and public awareness campaign designed to increase membership and boost community participation in events, educational programs and exhibits.
Bellingham Festival of Music $4,500
For support of general operating expenses related to forming a new orchestra, securing alternative concert venues, and salary support for the Development and Marketing Director position.
Blaine Family Service Center $3,000
For support of the third season of the Student Summer Theater.
Home Port Learning Center $5,000
For support of funding for a curriculum consultant and the development of a new curriculum that will integrate successful elements from the current curriculum with the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements.
Lynden Heritage Foundation $2,000
For support of a community workshop program with Patrick Dougherty consisting of three public speaking engagements that will stimulate interest, inspire creativity and encourage meaningful relationships through social interaction.
Northwest Indian College $2,000
For support of the Eighth Annual Conference for Native American Women & Girls, which focuses on prevention of birth defects, pre-maturity, low birth weight and infant mortality.
Northwest Youth Services $5,000
For support of a volunteer recruitment and training campaign, and an additional ten court sessions for the Teen Court Program.
The Pedal Project $1,000
For support of the Earn-A-Bike program which seeks to provide low-income individuals with affordable and reliable transportation.
Power of Hope $5,000
For support of youth empowerment through the arts and three key program activities: Youth Voices, Weekend youth gatherings, and Summer Programs.
Sustainable Connections $3,000
For support of the first annual Imagine This! Home and Landscape Tour, which will provide opportunity for Whatcom County residents to visit homes and landscapes that have implemented community building and environmentally friendly strategies and technologies.
Whatcom Coalition for Healthy Communities* $5,000
For support of the development of the Whatcom Coalition for Healthy Communities web site.
Whatcom County Commission on Children and Youth $2,000
For support of a collaborative effort with Networking for Youth involving the Wrap Around Whatcom project that will develop a strengths-based service team model to provide comprehensive, appropriate and timely services to youth in crisis.
Whatcom Museum of History & Art $5,000
For support of the interactive and educational components of an upcoming exhibit that will celebrate Bellingham's Centennial.
Total granted in 2003: $45,840
* Asterisk indicates discretionary or emergency grant outside the regular grant cycle. Click here to learn more about President's Discretionary Grants and Emergency Grants
2002
Allied Arts of Whatcom County $3,000
For support of an arts education program aimed at ensuring that students in elementary and middle schools will be able to meet the state-mandated Essential Academic Learning Requirements.
ARC of Whatcom County $6,000
For support of a project that assists people with developmental disabilities in Whatcom County, using a personal or individual-needs-based approach.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County $5,000
For support of a satellite program at Birchwood Elementary School.
Center for Pacific Northwest Studies * $1,000
For support of a documentary film exploring the history of Whatcom Creek and the meaning of this resource to the Bellingham Community over time. The film will be distributed to schools, libraries, and targeted venues.
Christian Hope Association $6,000
For support of the Whatcom Dream, a network of qualified volunteers who work to overcome patterns of poverty, substance abuse and criminal activity in the Roosevelt neighborhood.
Downtown Renaissance Network $8,000
For general support for the Network's community revitalization and development work
Foothills Theatre Company (FHT) $410
For support of operating costs related to the production of "Barbecuing Hamlet."
Institute for Northwest Community Advancement $5,000
For support of the day-to-day management of a food security project that rescues unused produce and makes it available to hungry people in Whatcom County.
Intercommunity Housing $7,000
For support of a program at Sterling Meadows Apartments in Bellingham to help migrant farmworkers with housing and economic stability training.
Larrabee Elementary PTA * $700
For support of expressive dance classes for 9 classrooms of students at Larrabee Elementary School.
Lummi Island Community Land Trust $4,000
For operating support for the Trust's efforts to provide low-income housing on Lummi Island.
Lydia Place $5,000
For support of the Therapeutic Children's Follow-up Program, which provides child advocacy and support services for children transitioning from temporary to permanent homes.
Next Generation Energy Cooperative $2,000
For support of Phase II of the Whatcom 1000 Solar Rooftop Project.
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association $7,500
For support of the Stream Stewards program, which focuses on stream restoration and environmental education activities surrounding five diverse watershed groups in Whatcom County.
Nooksack Valley School District* $500
For support of an event celebrating the community collaboration and the success of the Nooksack Valley Center for Children and Families.
Northwest Youth Services $5,400
For purchase of software to enhance the agency's expanded development and volunteer recruitment efforts.
Power of Hope $8,000
For support of three programs (Youth Voices, Across the Lines and summer programs) that use the arts to develop youth.
Shuksan Middle School * $700
For support of expressive dance classes for 159 sixth grade students at Shuksan Middle School.
St. Luke's Foundation* $1,500
For support of the Health Care Access Summit.
Sumas Youth & Community Services $9,000
For general operating support and for a tutoring program for at-risk youth in Sumas.
Sustainable Connections* $500
For support of a public program on growth management led by Better, Not Bigger author Eben Fodor.
Van Zandt Community Club $2,300
For activities to increase knowledge of and support for the South Fork Community Network.
Whatcom County Council of Governments $3,000
For support of a research study reviewing sustainable development strategies for Whatcom County.
Whatcom County Council of Governments $5,000
For support of scenario planning to develop broad community involvement for sustainable economic development with minimum impact on the environment.
Whatcom County Agriculture Preservation Committee* $500
For support of the Tenmile Creek Watershed Restoration Project.
Whatcom Crisis Services, Inc. $500
For support of an 11-week Healthy Relationships program, serving 16-24 middle-school girls.
Whatcom Human Rights Task Force * $200
For support of a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration entitled "Spirit of the Dream."
Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation $5,000
For support of the teacher workshop component of the Tennant Lake Interpretive Center's Wetlands on Wheels Outreach Program.
Total granted in 2002: $102,710
* Asterisk indicates discretionary or emergency grant outside the regular grant cycle. Click here to learn more about President's Discretionary Grants and Emergency Grants
2001
The Arc of Whatcom County $9,000.00
For support of a program for families with adult children with developmental disabilities.
Bellingham Festival of Music $7,000.00
For general operating support for the Bellingham Festival of Music
Bellingham - Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence * $2,500.00
For support of a community survey to identify the fears, barriers and experiences of domestic violence victims and survivors as they interface with community services and health care providers in Whatcom County.
Brigid Collins $8,000.00
For support of a program to provide single-point assessment and service-referral for families and family-service providers.
Christian Hope Association $8,000.00
For support of a program that uses education, mentoring and matching funds to encourage family financial planning and saving.
Global Community Institute * $2,500.00
For support of organizational development consultation for Explorations School.
Kulshan Community Land Trust $6,000.00
For supporrt of operations of KCLT, an organization providing a perpetual source of affordable housing in Whatcom County.
LAW Advocates $8,000.00
For support of a program that provides an array of legal assistance to domestic violence victims and their advocates.
Mount Baker Theatre $1,028.50
For support of a collaborative effort to document the history of the Mount Baker Theatre.
Nooksack 5th Grade AAU Basketball * $200.00
For support of special costs of the program.
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association $7,000.00
For support of interim funding for NSEA's Volunteer Coordinator position.
Nooksack Valley School District $9,000.00
For support of a program to enhance early childhood development through a partnership between the school district and licensed childcare providers.
North Cascades Institute $3,750.00
For support of scholarships for low-income, minority and underserved youth to attend "Discovery Canoe Camp."
Puget Sound Restoration Fund $8,000.00
For support of a program to operate a community oyster farm in Drayton Harbor.
Whatcom County Commission on Children and Youth * $500.00
For support of an assessment of the program's ability to integrate youth with and without disabilities.
Whatcom County Community Network $6,700.00
For support of a program to build community connections with and services for the Russian-Ukrainian community in Whatcom County.
Whatcom Hispanic Organization $5,000.00
For support of a program to provide computer training, access and ownership among Latino youth and families with limited access to technology.
Whatcom Museum of History & Art $2,000.00
For support of a four-month series of educational, participatory and celebratory events focused on Latino culture.
Whatcom Museum of History & Art $6,000.00
For support of a project to identify and describe images in the Jack Carver Collection of historical photographs, and make the collection available on the internet.
Whatcom Symphony Orchestra * $500.00
For support of a development retreat for the WSO Board of Directors.
Total granted in 2001: $100,679
* Asterisk indicates discretionary or emergency grant outside the regular grant cycle. Click here to learn more about President's Discretionary Grants and Emergency Grants
2000
Bellingham Farmers Market* $800
For support of volunteer training and the production of a board manual.
Bellingham Festival of Music $4,225
For support of "Beethoven in the Schools," a music education performance for Bellingham Public School students.
Bellingham Public Library* $3,500
For purchase of resources for a Whatcom Nonprofit Resource Collection.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Whatcom County $5,000
For support of "Noches de Familias," a monthly program for Latino families living in the Bellingham School District.
City of Sumas $7,000
For support of a tutoring program at Sumas Youth Center.
Community Health Partnership $20,000
For support of operations and community health projects in Whatcom County.
FACES Northwest $5,000
For support of a peer "buddies" program and informational workshops to serve children with autism and their families.
Lynden Pioneer Museum $6,000
For support of a community education program to increase understanding of the historic and current impact of farming in Whatcom County.
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association $9,000
For support of "Students for Salmon," an environmental education program of stream restoration projects for county schools.
Northwest Youth Services* $3,750
For support of technical assistance in strategic planning.
Opportunity Council $1,000
A matching grant to encourage community philanthropy to Maple Alley Inn, the Opportunity Council's hot meal program.
Parkview Elementary School $5,400
For support of a service-learning and leadership program for 5th-grade students.
SEA MAR Community Health Center $2,500
For support of an outreach program to link uninsured citizens to health care plans.
Shakespearean Youth Theater $6,102
For support of a summer drama program for up to 35 at-risk, low income students.
SOAPBOX Players $4,000
For support of a theater production teaching conflict resolution skills to Whatcom County schoolchildren.
The Tribes Project, Inc.* $500
For support of "We Are Not Color Blind," a performance addressing race and culture issues at Ferndale High School.
Washington Commission for the Humanities $9,000
For support of "Motheread/Fatheread," a family reading a literacy program in Whatcom County.
Western Foundation* $500
For support of a special issue of the student-produced Huxley College environmental magazine the Planet, focusing on the June 10, 1999 pipeline explosion in Bellingham.
Western Washington University Foundation* $2,500
For support of a dance program for Whatcom County school children.
Whatcom County Commission on Children and Youth $5,200
For support of a program to train youth as board members of non-profit, school and civic organizations.
Whatcom Human Rights Task Force $2,600
For operating and staff training support.
Whatcom Land Trust $8,000
For support of an outreach campaign to increase membership and participation in the Land Trust.
Total granted in 2000: $111,577
* Asterisk indicates discretionary or emergency grant outside the regular grant cycle. Click here to learn more about President's Discretionary Grants and Emergency Grants
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