AmeriCorp-VISTA Program 

The Opportunity Council is an “umbrella agency” for AmeriCorp*VISTA projects in Whatcom, Island and San Juan Counties.  We coordinate volunteers to help organizations develop programs that prevent or reduce poverty in our country. 

Organizations can get more information at www.oppco.org/vista

Building Performance Center

The Building Performance Center's training facility trains and certifies workers in weatherization as well as providing lead paint certifications. 

(360) 676-6099
For more information, visit bpc.oppco.org

Community Energy Challenge

In partnership with Sustainable Connections, the Opportunity Council CEC program is creating green jobs in the community by offering energy efficiency assessments and improvements for homeowners and businesses throughout Whatcom County.

(360) 676-6099
For more information, visit www.communityenergychallenge.org

The Energy Project

The Opportunity Council hosts this state-wide program raises community awareness on issues affecting home energy costs and advocates for community support for programs that assist households to afford them.

(360) 734-5121 ext. 332

Whatcom Asset Building Coalition

Opportunity Council is the lead agency for a community collaboration that supports financial self-sufficiency through education and advocacy. A member of the Washington Asset Building Coalition.

For more information, visit whatcomabc.org

Whatcom Homeless Service Center

In collaboration with partner organizations, WHSC coordinates community re-housing services for people who are homeless.

WHSC is housed at the Opportunity Council and supported with funds made available through the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development; State of Washington; Whatcom County; City of Bellingham and other public and private sources.

Phone (360) 255-2091, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, Monday-Friday
Whatcom Homeless Service Center Brochure