Community Action

Founded in 1965, the Opportunity Council has changed hundreds of thousands of lives over the last four decades.
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Homes for Veterans

Over 100 Veterans in Whatcom County now have a place to call home, thanks to the Support Service for Veterans Families program and great community partnerships.
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We give kids a "Head Start"

We provide early learning opportunities for over 350 children in Whatcom County every year.
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Community Action

The Opportunity Council is one of 30 community action agencies in the state, 1,000 in the country, working to eliminate poverty and build healthy communities.
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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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