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Eviction prevention rental assistance program serving low-income Whatcom County households who are at risk of becoming homeless. Services include housing-focused case management and temporary rent subsidies to help households maintain housing and avoid homelessness. Call for updates on screening and scheduling.
Eligible foster youth receive up to 36 months of rental assistance, with the possibility of a 24-month extension under the Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities (FSHO) amendments. Participants work alongside a housing support specialist to receive individualized services, aiding them in achieving self-sufficiency, addressing not just their immediate housing needs but also their long-term stability and independence.
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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Personal Loans
Maintenance & Repairs
Financial Aid & Loans
Help Pay for Utilities
Loans
A permanent, nationwide Summer EBT program to support children who lose access to free and reduced-price school meals during the summer months. Provides $120 in food benefits to each eligible child. For updates and application information, sign up for text-based alerts at textsunbucks.dshs.wa.gov.

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Government Food Benefits
Teens (13-19 years old)
Help Pay for Food
Children (2-12 years old)
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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Financial Assistance
Housing
Help Pay for Housing
Web-based prescription drug company offering generic brand prescription medications at low cost.

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Discounted Healthcare
Help Pay for Healthcare
Health
Prescription Assistance
Provides access to life-changing orthodontic treatment for children from families that cannot afford the full cost of braces and children in foster care. To qualify, families must meet regional income eligibility requirements. Children must be 7-18 years of age, have “good” oral hygiene and no unfilled cavities, have a moderate to severe need for braces, and not be wearing braces currently. \nFoster parents or agencies that are applying for a foster child do not need to submit proof of income to qualify.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Discounted Healthcare
Help Pay for Healthcare
Dental Care
Provides access to essential needs items and potential rental assistance for low-income individuals who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical and/or mental incapacity.
Helps cover services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other equipment), and many preventive services (screenings, shots or vaccines, and yearly “Wellness” visits). (Included in Original Medicare)

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Help Pay for Healthcare
All Disabilities
Insurance
Seniors (55+ years old)
Health Insurance
There are two primary ways to receive help: request volunteers to help with simple work, or submit a request for help/financial assistance which will be shared with church partners. There are no guarantees for assistance, and it can take some time (often 3-8 weeks) to arrange. Fill out the "Get Help" form online to request assistance.

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Help Pay for Healthcare
Furniture
Help Pay for Gas
Help Pay for Transit
Financial Assistance
Spiritual Support
Help Pay for Utilities
Maintenance & Repairs
Help Pay for Food
The program provides lower income seniors with an EBT card for $80 to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs at approved farmers markets and farm stores throughout Washington State.

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Help Pay for Food
Government Food Benefits
Seniors (55+ years old)
Washington residents who do not have prescription drug insurance coverage, or have limited coverage, can enroll in the ArrayRx Discount Card program to purchase their medications at a discounted price. The card will give you discounts on prescription drugs not covered by your insurance plan, can be used by Medicare beneficiaries who do not have Part D coverage, or provide prescription discounts for those on high deductible plans.

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Prescription Assistance
Discounted Healthcare
Health
Health Insurance
Uninsured
Help Pay for Healthcare
Offers fixed, low-interest, no money down loans for low and very-low income applicants to apply towards homeownership in eligible rural areas. Payment assistance is also available to subsidize mortgage payments for short times.
Helps low-income City of Ferndale water customers pay their bill when money is tight. View income eligibility guidelines and apply online.
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.\n

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Families
Health
Help Pay for Food
Mothers
Nutrition Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Government Food Benefits
Pregnant
10% reduced rates for utilities provided by the city of Everson including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.

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Disability Benefits
Help Pay for Utilities
Low-Income
All Disabilities
Seniors (55+ years old)
The Bill Discount Rate program factors household income and size to potentially reduce your energy bill by 5%-45%. In most cases, no proof of income is needed to apply.

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Low-Income
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Utilities
Help paying a PSE bill for people who have an urgent and/or shut off notice. Appointment with Opportunity Council Energy Assistance needs to be scheduled first (temporary assistance offered in the event appointment is scheduled far out).
Free prescription discount card for all Whatcom County residents. Provides discounts on all FDA approved prescriptions not covered by insurance or other benefit plans.

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Help Pay for Healthcare
Prescription Assistance
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

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Families
Government Food Benefits
Mothers
Pregnant
Health
Help Pay for Food
Children (2-12 years old)
Food
Nutrition Education
Provides subsidized housing for Native Americans. Lummi Tribal members are prioritized.

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Housing
Help Find Housing
Help Pay for Housing
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

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Pregnant
Government Food Benefits
Mothers
Food
Nutrition Education
Help Pay for Food
Health
Children (2-12 years old)
Families
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

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Pregnant
Government Food Benefits
Mothers
Food
Nutrition Education
Help Pay for Food
Health
Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Free non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid eligible recipients. At least two full business days' notice required. Assistance for bus passes and gas vouchers also available.

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Bus Passes
Help Pay for Gas
Help Pay for Transit
Transportation for Healthcare
Can help with Puget Sound Energy bills that have a status of Urgent, Final, or Disconnect for residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, Everson, Nooksack, Point Roberts, Sumas, or Lynden.

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