Transforming Lives  •  Strengthening Community

Philanthropic Programs

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Books and Beyond

Reading Promotes
Knowledge

photo of Boy holding hand up in class

Operation
School Bell

New Clothes
Boost Self Confidence

Homeless teen with backpack

Teen
Team

Assisting Homeless Teens and Foster Children

two girls working on science stuff

Enrichment Scholarship

Providing Enriching
Opportunities

A senior woman in wheelchair with a health visitor at home at Christmas time, talking.

Care Center Support

Being Remembered
Feeling Loved

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Eating Healthy

Connecting Kids
to Healthy Food

Year in Review

1,966

 K-12 students
clothed in
Whatcom County 

$70,256

in scholarships
awarded to students
in Whatcom County

2,750

 books donated through
Books and Beyond
 program

News & Events

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Vote Daily for Assistance League in the Cascades Best Contest

Help us defend our title! We are once again nominated in the Best Consignment/Thrift Store and Best Nonprofit Organization categories in the Bellingham Herald’s Cascades Best Contest. You can help us win. We have a direct link with a voting page just for us that makes supporting ALB in the contest quick and easy! Go […]

Bellingham Food Bank Tour Enjoyed By Assistance League Members

Twelve Assistance League members had the privilege of enjoying a very informative and eye-opening tour of the Bellingham Food Bank today. Thank you to Stephanie for taking the time to share all the wonderful work that goes on behind the scenes at the Food Bank, from food sorting and storage to distribution and outreach programs. […]

Assistance League Members Are Busy Bees Spring Cleaning Shop

   Assistance League members worked energetically on Tuesday morning cleaning the shop until it sparkled! What a great team…thank you for all you do!

Assistance League’s 44th Anniversary Sale – A Huge Success!

Assistance League of Bellingham’s 50% off Clothing Anniversary Sale was a huge success. What a busy day it was! Thanks tremendously for your fantastic support… In case you didn’t know, our Thrift & Gift Shop is our main fundraiser for our six community programs in Whatcom County.

Delicious Potluck Luncheon Enjoyed by All at Assistance League Meeting

Assistance League of Bellingham members gathered together on February 3rd for their regular meeting, which was followed by a delightful potluck lunch that featured a diverse array of dishes, from savory entrees to sweet treats. The atmosphere was lively and convivial, with members chatting and laughing together as they enjoyed their meals and each other’s […]

Thank you, Beach Shack Gifts, for your Generous Donation

Assistance League of Bellingham thanks Beach Shack Gifts visitors and other Birch Bay community members for their generous monetary donation. We appreciate your support!

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Dollars spent support our programs
which help residents in Whatcom County.