Community Action

Founded in 1965, the Opportunity Council has helped change thousands of lives over the last four decades.
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Golf FORE! Good Aug. 2

This year's tournament is filling up fast! Register today. .
Online registration forms available.

Homes for Veterans

Since 2008 we have reduced the number of homeless veterans by over 60 percent thanks to programs such as Support Service for Veterans Families program and great community partnerships.
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Backpack and School Supply Drive

Our annual backpack and school supply drives help children in low-income families have the tools they need to do their best work.
See how you can help today.

We give kids a "Head Start"

We provide early learning opportunities for over 350 children in Whatcom County every year.
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Food and Nutrition

We help ensure families have enough nutritious food through food stamp outreach and meals in child care programs.
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Who is homeless?

Approximately 3.5 million people in our country, nearly 40 percent of them children, are homeless every year. (Photo by Edye Colello-Morton)
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