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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
Help Pay for Transit
Help Pay for Utilities
Clothing
Home Goods
Goods
Help Pay for Gas
Emergency
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Housing
Basic Needs provided free of charge to those in need in our community. Resources include clothing, household goods, toiletries, period supplies, cleaning supplies, diapers, emergency food, and more. Limited financial assistance available Mondays and Fridays.

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Clothing
Home Goods
Baby Clothes
Baby Supplies
Personal Care Items
Diapers
Emergency Food
Financial Assistance
Medical Supplies
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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Navigating the System
Emergency Food
Clothes for School
Community Support Services
Goods
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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Computer or Internet Access
Community Support Services
Bus Passes
Resume Development
Home Goods
Clothing
Navigating the System
Help Find Work
Interview Training
Provides one sleeve of diapers and one pack of wipes per visit to families in Whatcom County. To be eligible, a family must have children ages 0-5 yrs old, household income must be 60% AMI or less, and the family must not have other resources to cover the cost of items.

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Baby Supplies
Families
Goods
Children (2-12 years old)
Infants (<1 year old)
Diapers
A nonprofit that accepts new and gently used items, such as furniture, appliances, construction supplies, hardware and more. All proceeds go toward building safe, affordable housing in Whatcom County. Free donation pickup available.
Sends an age-appropriate book each month to all registered children in Whatcom County. All Whatcom County children aged zero to five are eligible for this free program.
Proceeds from purchases at the WHS Thrift Shop benefit daily operations and care for the domestic, wild and farm animals in our shelters.
County resources for disposal of trash, including hazardous waste, yard waste, needles, and recycling options.

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Anyone in Need
Home Goods
Health & Safety
As part of the larger PREPARES program, St. Joseph Catholic Church organizes a regular drop-in event to provide diapers, wipes, and other family supplies. All are welcome to receive support and attendees can sign up for more support through PREPARES state program.

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Infants (<1 year old)
Diapers
Families
Baby Supplies
Home Goods
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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Help Pay for Healthcare
All Disabilities
Teens (13-19 years old)
Financial Assistance
Development Disability
Goods
Money
Children (2-12 years old)
Provides free clothing and household linens to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer. Limited hygiene supplies may also be available.
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.
Holiday assistance programs that provide lower-income families in our community with an opportunity to receive gifts, have gifts for their children, and funds to purchase food for a Christmas dinner celebration.
Low-income households or seniors who live in Ferndale or North Whatcom County can select free hygiene products, including menstrual supplies, baby diapers, wipes, and more. Available monthly.
Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.

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Clothing
Personal Care Items
Goods
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Home Goods
Ice packs, coolers, water, and cooling cloths are available during hot weather to help the public cool off.
Offers help with housewares, clothing, food, limited furniture, and basic toiletries to help offset day to day expenses.

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Home Goods
Maintenance & Repairs
Furniture
Clothing
Help Pay for Food
Spiritual Support
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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Goods
Help Pay for Car
Help Pay for Food
Help Pay for Utilities
Home Goods
Help Pay for Housing
Help Pay for Gas
Financial Assistance
A non-profit organization that helps children with disabilities, 20 years and younger, obtain medical and adaptive equipment or therapy services not provided by insurance.

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All Disabilities
Children (2-12 years old)
Goods
Medical Supplies
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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Families
Goods
Children (2-12 years old)
Toys & Gifts
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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Diapers
Personal Care Items
Books
Clothing
Navigating the System
Computer or Internet Access
Notary
Community Support Services
Government Food Benefits
Goods
Home Goods
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.
Annual program available for graduates of Whatcom Dream's Financial Empowerment courses. Participants can shop for brand new toys and gifts at a 75% to 90% discount from the retail price.

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Families
Toys & Gifts
Goods
Children (2-12 years old)
Low-Income
A non-profit charity helping to provide medical supplies to those in need. Supplies are free of charge to anyone who needs them. Message via email or Facebook Messenger for current supplies/requests.

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Health
Medical Supplies
Goods

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