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A state-funded program that provides women who are low-income and pregnant and who are not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or State Family Assistance with cash assistance and a referral to the HEN program.

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Current Western Washington University students can receive comprehensive support for their essential needs including food, housing, student emergency funding, health and wellness, clothing, transportation, employment, child care, and more.

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Statewide help hotline that assists people in accessing telehealth tools. Connects clients with resources to overcome hurdles like internet access and costly devices, as well as information about using devices and online portals.

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Program that distributes specialized telecommunication equipment to enable Washington residents to have independent use of the telephone.

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Provides temporary cash assistance for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program which helps participants find and keep jobs. Persons who are eligible may also qualify for Diversion Cash Assistance, which can help with living expenses when a family needs short term assistance and meets program requirements.

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If you own your manufactured or mobile home and live in a community that is closing in Washington State, you may be eligible for relocation assistance. Manufactured and mobile home relocation assistance is provided to eligible low-income households on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Provides limited financial assistance vouchers for people in need living in Whatcom County. Helps pay for gasoline, food, utilities, phone bills, bus passes, and ID and driver's licenses. Amounts range from $50 to $200. Available only once every twelve months.

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Assists in removing barriers for families adopting special needs children by providing financial, medical, and counseling support to families who adopt from Washington State.

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Increasing independence for Washington youth in foster care by providing reimbursement for Washington state ID, learner’s permit, driver’s license, driver’s education fees, driver's testing and practice sessions, roadside assistance and towing, motor vehicle registration and tabs, basic car repairs and maintenance, gas assistance while learning to drive, and auto insurance coverage.

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Provides funds to families in need to help cover costs associated with medical bills, therapies and numerous other aspects of supporting a child or young adult on the autism spectrum. Applicants can request a yearly grant up to $1,000 to help cover the costs to get the care, support and items needed.

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Seasonal assistance program helping families afford their winter heating bills, co-funded by Cascade Natural Gas and community donations

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The HELP program provides assistance for residential customers to help pay Puget Sound Energy bills. If qualifying, your account is credited to aid in bill pay.

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30% or 15% discount on water, sewer, and storm drain utilities for qualifying low-income Ferndale residents. This discount is available to both homeowners and renters.

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Temporary income for people who have lost their job. Amount varies by previous income, requires weekly claims and ongoing job searching.

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Helps eligible refugees and other humanitarian immigrants by providing cash assistance for up to four months from their arrival date in the United States (or from the date of their immigration status for asylees or victims of trafficking). RCA is for eligible people who do not have minor children.

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Can provide a small amount of emergency financial assistance for personal needs such as: Utility bills, gas, medical costs, bus fare, insurance, storage fees, clothing, groceries, and auto repair parts (no rent or auto repair labor). Assistance with ID/driver's licenses as well as referral to other resources are available as well.

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Provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free Internet training. Sign up for Internet Essentials for $14.95/month with no annual contract and free equipment. Families who qualify for Internet Essentials but have outstanding Xfinity debt may qualify for debt forgiveness as part of the Essentials program.

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Provides merit-based summer scholarships to middle and high school public school students in Whatcom County. Students may apply for summer enrichment camps in a variety of areas such as music, science, art, debate, technology, dance, leadership and many others.

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The Red Cross assists military families in communicating with loved ones in an emergency, deployment assistance, and emergency financial assistance.

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Affordable loans to repair or replace failing septic systems, or connect to city sewer. Offered by the county through partner Craft3.

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Provides limited emergency financial assistance through vouchers for food, gas, and other basic needs. Call and leave a message to request assistance. Messages will be responded to on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.

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Connects immigrants with needed resources, and provides funding for items and services that are not accessible to this marginalized population.

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The American Red Cross goes wherever needed to provide clean water, safe shelter, and hot meals to those impacted by a disaster. Call for disaster shelter information or use site tool to find open shelters. Red Cross also provides and administrates financial assistance in recovering from disasters.

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Reduced rates for utilities provided by Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.

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A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

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