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Community Assistance - Project Hope

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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Blaine Family Service Center - Blaine Middle School

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.

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Community Resource Library - Whatcom Asset Building Coalition

Online library of resource guides created by Opportunity Council's Community Resource Center. Find resource guides for food, clothing, hygiene, housing, and more in printer friendly, PDF format.

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Earn While You Learn - Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic

At each weekly appointment, clients meet one-on-one with a trained peer mentor for one hour. With each lesson that is completed, clients earn “baby bucks” for supplies such as diapers, wipes, clothing, blankets, and much more.

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Holiday Toys and Gifts - Hope House

Hope House matches families receiving services with community member donations for the holiday season.

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Ferndale Community Resource Center

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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Sumas Community Clothesline - Sumas Advent Christian Church

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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Thrift Store - We Care of Whatcom County

Provides gently used clothing, furniture, and household items priced as low as possible. Bring a grocery bag and fill it with clothes and shoes for $5.

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Laundry Love - Opportunity Council Community Resource Center

Limited supply of laundry vouchers available each week at Opportunity Council. Vouchers are limited to one per person per month, and are distributed on a first come first served basis every Friday at 8:00 AM while supplies last. Vouchers can be redeemed at Bellingham Cleaning Center.

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Crisis Assistance - The CAP Center

Provides assistance to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts who have short-term emergency needs for financial assistance, including utility bills (shut-off impending), critical prescription needs, grocery vouchers (when other food assistance is not available), and emergency gasoline assistance.

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Ferndale Holiday Giving Store - Ferndale Community Resource Center

The Holiday Giving Store is set up just like a store, but gifts are free to families that qualify. The store is stocked with a variety of gifts and toys, and warm clothing like pajamas and sweatshirts are available for parents or guardians to choose for each child. Application typically opens in November.

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The Bridge Clothing Boutique - Community Hope Center

Gently used clothes for men, women, and children. Vouchers available for those in need, discounts for various groups.

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Operation School Bell - Assistance League of Bellingham

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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Blaine Clothing Bank - The CAP Center

Provides free clothing and household linens to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer. Limited hygiene supplies may also be available. The Clothing Bank is located in the basement of the CAP center. Enter through the right side of the building and go down 7 steps.

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Thrift Shop - Whatcom Humane Society Thrift Shop

Proceeds from purchases at the WHS Thrift Shop benefit daily operations and care for the domestic, wild and farm animals in our shelters.

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Social Action Line - St. Joseph Catholic Church

Helps community members with short-term, emergency assistance which may include utilities, rent, clothing, household goods, laundry, and transportation. 1-2 week regular turnaround.

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Alms Ministry - St. Paul's Episcopal Church

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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The Food Connection - The CAP Center

A program that connects surplus food from food service establishments and other sources to families in the Blaine community that can use the food.

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Y's Buys Thrift Boutique - YWCA

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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Get Help - We Care of Whatcom County

Offers help with housewares, clothing, food, limited furniture, and basic toiletries to help offset day to day expenses.

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Pop-Up Potluck - Love2Hope

Popup meal for individuals experiencing homelessness. Essential supplies are also distributed as available, including pet food, clothing, blankets, socks and shoes, tarps, and jackets.

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Safe Housing Program - DVSAS

Provides safe, confidential shelter to individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. Clients have access to basic food, clothing, personal items, and bedding if needed. Advocates are available to conduct intakes and provide advocacy twenty-four hours a day. Shelter is available for all survivors. This program is accessible to persons with disabilities and accepts service animals. Other pets may be accepted on a case by case basis.

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Blaine and Birch Bay Community Toy Store - The CAP Center

A holiday gift assistance program for families living in the Blaine School District who are facing difficult financial circumstances. Gifts are arranged in a store-like setting where parents can purchase brand new, unwrapped toys marked down about 75%. Voucher assistance is available for families needing extra help.

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Family Community Services - Lynden Middle School

Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.

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Meridian Family Support Center - Irene Reither Elementary School

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.

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