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Can assist with basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene supplies and more. Families who would like to visit the clothing closet, which includes clothing for both kids and adults, should call to make an appointment.
Provides new school clothing and shoes to students in need in K through 12 grades. Referrals made through Whatcom County School Districts in the fall. Teen Team program, operating under Operation School Bell, is a voucher program for homeless high school students identified by the homeless high school coordinators.

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Clothes for School
Clothing
Clothing Vouchers
Teens (13-19 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
A day-use center for at-risk, runaway and homeless youth ages 24 and under. Youth can connect with supportive adults, receive basic needs items such as food, clothing and gear for sleeping outside, and connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness.

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Clothing
Personal Care Items
Recreation
Navigating the System
Near Homeless
Community Support Services
Young Adults (20-30 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Personal Hygiene
Goods
Adults (31-54 years old)
Emergency Food
Homeless
A place to shop and to donate quality new and used women’s clothing. Clothing vouchers provided for women in need. Back to Work Vouchers also available, good for 3 fully styled outfits for interviews or work. Call or visit the YWCA office to inquire about vouchers for yourself or for your organization.

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Clothing Vouchers
Female
Goods
Clothes for Work
Clothing
Provides free clothing and household linens to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer. Limited hygiene supplies may also be available.
Provides general information and resources for the East Whatcom County community. Resources include computer and phone access, notary, period and hygiene supplies, clothes, books, toys, household items, specialized intake support such as SNAP benefits, and more. Diapers available depending on supply, call ahead to check.

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Notary
Diapers
Government Food Benefits
Goods
Books
Computer or Internet Access
Clothing
Navigating the System
Personal Care Items
Home Goods
Community Support Services
Assists families with resources, information and problem solving to help their children succeed in school. Family Services Coordinators are located at Acme Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, and Harmony Elementary School/ERC Preschool. \nFor Spanish or Russian interpretation, call (360) 383-2065 or email [email protected].

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Community Support Services
Goods
Clothes for School
Navigating the System
Emergency Food
Family support centers that link school families with local resources and human services addressing the needs of the whole child in order to promote student success. All families are welcome to visit the site nearest to them (Shuksan Middle School or Carl Cozier Elementary School).

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Supplies for School
Families
Clothes for School
Diapers
Community Support Services
Personal Care Items
Children (2-12 years old)
Emergency Food
Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.

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Goods
Community Support Services
Personal Care Items
Clothing
Home Goods
Navigating the System
Family support centers that link school families with local resources and human services addressing the needs of the whole child in order to promote student success. All families are welcome to visit the site nearest to them (Shuksan Middle School or Carl Cozier Elementary School).

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Supplies for School
Families
Clothes for School
Diapers
Community Support Services
Personal Care Items
Children (2-12 years old)
Emergency Food
Youth in foster care and their caregivers can shop in-person or submit an online request for free clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, books, free tickets to events and other essentials.

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Books
Clothes for School
Toys & Gifts
Baby Clothes
Adoption & Foster Care
Clothing
Foster Youth
Supplies for School
Family support centers that link school families with local resources and human services addressing the needs of the whole child in order to promote student success. All families are welcome to visit the site nearest to them (Shuksan Middle School or Carl Cozier Elementary School).

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Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Diapers
Personal Care Items
Supplies for School
Community Support Services
Clothes for School
Emergency Food
Provides children ages 6-18 in need with a new coat, gloves, and scarves. The program is generally available in November/December/January each year.
Helps Lynden community members with short-term, emergency assistance which may include utilities, rent, clothing, household goods, laundry, and transportation. Call to set up an appointment.

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Bus Passes
Emergency
Home Goods
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Gas
Clothing
Help Pay for Utilities
Goods
Help Pay for Transit
Help Pay for Housing
Provides children ages 6-18 in need with new socks, shoes, and backpacks. Primary program is a week-long event before the school year. During the school year, inquire with Blue Skies.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Clothes for School
Supplies for School
Children (2-12 years old)
Offers services including cover letter and resume training, as well as interview practice, to job seekers who are on Medicaid.

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Help Find Work
Work
Interview Training
Help Pay for Work Expenses
Supplies for Work
Resume Development
Clothes for Work
Supported Employment
Services provided onsite include clothing and household items, hygiene supplies, transportation assistance, shower and laundry referrals, help with City of Ferndale water and sewer bills, computer and phone use, housing and job search, community resource navigation and referrals, and more.

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Resume Development
Interview Training
Navigating the System
Clothing
Help Find Work
Computer or Internet Access
Home Goods
Bus Passes
Community Support Services
Assists federally funded Basic Food (SNAP) participants gain skills and training, such as writing cover letters and resumes, and prepare for interviews to increase their ability to attain a living wage career.

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Clothes for Work
Work
Help Find Work
Skills & Training
Supplies for Work
Help Pay for Work Expenses
Annual drive and distribution of winter coats, hats, gloves, and socks for men, women, and children living in Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts. Distribution typically takes place in late Autumn.
Free laundry program, with individuals and families offered free loads of laundry. Contact the Christ Episcopal Church with questions.

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Clothing
Personal Hygiene
Community Support Services
Annual drive to gather donated winter coats, hats, gloves, and other warm items. Donations are distributed to local agencies serving people experiencing homelessness each winter.
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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Help Pay for Childcare
Short-Term Housing
Clothing
Financial Aid & Loans
Food Pantry
Financial Assistance
Navigating the System
Help Find Work
Emergency Food
Students
Strengthening families and students by helping them with basic needs and linking them to local resources. Resources include basic needs, such as food, clothing and housing; school supplies; energy assistance; GED and ELL classes; family literacy; domestic violence resources; and medicaid enrollment.\n

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Community Support Services
Clothes for School
Families
Navigating the System
Children (2-12 years old)
Social action program that has free household essentials for community members in need, including clothes, food products, and diapers.
A seasonal clothing bank for residents of Sumas and surrounding communities. Typically open September through March. Check Facebook for latest updates.

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