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

1966

 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

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Assistance League of Bellingham Wins Two Categories in Cascades Best Contest!

Assistance League of Bellingham is thrilled to announce that we won the Cascades Best Contest in the Best Nonprofit and Consignment/Thrift Shop categories. Thank you to all who voted for us!

Newest Assistance League of Bellingham Members and their Mentors Meet

Membership committee members, mentors and new Assistance League of Bellingham members met for a lively exchange of information recently. Welcome to our newest members and thank you to our wonderful mentors!

Books and Beyond Program Donates Children’s Books to Cordata Park Free Little Library

One of our Assistance League members recently received this note from a friend about our Books and Beyond Program. “Hi Helen, I want to share a comment from the public about your organization. As you know, I am the tender of the Cordata Park Little Library. Your group generously gives a donation to us once […]

A Fresh Start: Welcoming a New Fiscal Year at Assistance League of Bellingham

As we turn the page to a new fiscal year, we’re excited to welcome a fresh chapter of leadership, energy, and vision at Assistance League of Bellingham! June 1 marks the installation of our new Board of Directors and many new committee chairs, each bringing unique talents and fresh perspectives to our organization. Their dedication […]

Fashion Show Fun!

This past Saturday, May 24, we held our annual Fashion Show fundraiser. This year we partnered with the Emblem Club of Bellingham, and held the event at the Elks Lodge. Approximately 130 people attended, and fun was had by all! They were treated to the Assistance League Market Place after checking in, where they could […]

Assistance League of Bellingham Donates “Springtime Gifts” to Avalon Bellingham Healthcare

Assistance League of Bellingham’s Care Center Support program recently gave six care centers in Bellingham and Whatcom County $800 each so that they could select Springtime gifts for their residents. Activity directors selected items that ALB ordered online. Avalon’s Recreation Director, Kara Mangum, was thrilled to receive all the wonderful gifts. She commented, “ALB really […]

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