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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

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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Lions Foundation Hearing Program - Bellingham Central Lions Club

Provides hearing tests and hearing aids for those in need. $50 copay required, all other costs covered by Bellingham Central Lions Club and the Lions Foundation.

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Immigrant Resources & Immediate Support - IRIS

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

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Ferndale Community Utilities Fund - Ferndale Community Resource Center

Helps low-income City of Ferndale water customers pay their bill when money is tight. View income eligibility guidelines and apply online.

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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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Home Energy Lifeline Program - Puget Sound Energy

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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Paid Family & Medical Leave - Washington Employment Security Department

Washington state benefit for workers. Paid time off for those faced with health conditions that prevent working, or when time off is needed to care for a family member, bond with a new child, or spend time with a family member preparing for overseas military service.

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Worker Retraining - Whatcom Community College

Financial assistance for eligible workers to pay for tuition, books, and other related items. Includes case management with retraining staff to help understand what paperwork is need, coordinate financial aid, navigate unemployment, and participate in job prep.

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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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Our Little Wishes Ongoing Enrichment Program - Blue Skies for Children

Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for ongoing support of lessons and activities including, but not limited to, art lessons, music lessons, martial arts, team sports, swimming lessons, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, horseback riding, and soccer.\u200b

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Al Boe Wheelchair Warehouse

Loans durable medical equipment to residents of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Equipment loaned includes wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and bedside and bathroom helpers of all kinds.

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Laurendeau Cancer Care Fund - Chuckanut Health Foundation

Assists Whatcom County cancer patients in paying for medical expenses. Specific focus is given for patients who are not eligible for public assistance or have limited resources. Contact CHF to apply.

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Adoption Support Program - Bellingham DCFS Office

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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Lifeline

A federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25, or up to $34.25 per month for households living on on qualifying Tribal land. Certain Lifeline providers offer free phone service for qualifying households, and may provide you with a free cell phone.

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Spay and Neuter Assistance - Alternative Humane Society

Voucher program for those in need of financial assistance to spay/neuter their pets.

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Driver's Education Scholarship - Blue Skies for Children

Scholarship offered to teens ages 15 to 17 who are homeless, low-income, or in foster care. Application, essay, parent/guardian letter of reference, and school transcript are required for application. Typically, the scholarship grants up to $500 toward driver's education and is limited to a certain number of scholarships available each year. Award is based on both merit and need.\u200b

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Unemployment Benefits - Washington Employment Security Department

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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Humanitas Ministry - Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship

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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Rapid Rehousing - Northwest Youth Services

This program is for young people, ages 18-24, who are moving out of unstable situations that resulted in them being temporarily homeless. This program offers lease support, housing financial assistance, deposit, and ongoing skill building in collaboration with Housing Case Managers.\nNote: Rapid Rehousing is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.

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Domestic Violence Parenting Plan Clinic - Law Advocates

Provides comprehensive legal assistance to help develop a secure parenting plan and navigate the process for obtaining Temporary Orders. Services are available to survivors of domestic violence, parents who need a parenting plan, individuals who have not yet filed anything in court, and participants who meet financial eligibility requirements *Please note: Attorneys do not represent clients in court.

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Bill Discount Rate - Puget Sound Energy

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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Driver's Assistance - Treehouse

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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Manufactured/Mobile Home Relocation Assistance - Washington State Department of Commerce

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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Internet Essentials from Comcast - Xfinity

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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Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery

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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