both in the community and in the lives
of the people we serve.
Community Services Programs & Services
Community Resource Center
Connects people with community resources to help meet basic needs such as food and housing; including requests for emergency shelter, rental assistance, referrals for affordable housing and problem solving help with landlord/tenant issues.
Community Voice Mail
A voice messaging service for people who don’t have a phone. The Community Voice Mail program is part of the national network of CVM sites, empowering people in crisis and transition by distributing free 24-hour voice mail nationwide - directly linking individuals to jobs, housing, safety and stability. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, the CVM National Office website is: www.cmv.org.
(360) 734-5121 ext. 233 (Whatcom County)
(360) 679-6577 or 1-800-317-5427 (Island County)
Community Jobs Program
Provides skill development and training as an avenue to permanent jobs for TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) recipients. Fore more information click here.
(360) 714-4149 (Whatcom County)
School Supply Bank
Community donations provide school supplies for children who are homeless or in very low-income families.
(360) 734-5121 ext. 233 (Whatcom County)
(360) 679-6577 or 1-800-317-5427 (Island County)
Financial Literacy and Renter Education (F.L.A.R.E.)
A community class designed to provide knowledge on how to save, spend and budget money along with basic skills on how to become a competent renter.
(360) 734-5121 (Whatcom County)
Fresh Start Espresso
A social enterprise that provides quality food and beverages purchased locally while providing on the job training to help participants gain job skills and find employment.
1111 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(360) 734-5121 ext. 235
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