Whatcom Community Foundation

What does it mean to make sure everyone has a chance to experience the places that make our community special? 🌊

In Bellingham, the water is part of who we are. But access to it isn’t always equal.

The Community Boating Center - Bellingham is working to change that—creating opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to get on the water, build confidence, connect with one another, and experience the incredible natural resources of Whatcom County.

We’re honored to support a fund dedicated to our Bellingham neighbors and to uplift organizations like the Community Boating Center, whose work helps make our community more accessible, connected, and welcoming.

Thriving communities are built when everyone has the opportunity to participate in the places they call home. They grow when we remove barriers, create connection, and invest in opportunities for people to experience all that our community has to offer.

🎥 Watch our video to learn more about the Community Boating Center and the work they’re doing to make our waterways accessible to everyone.

What does it mean to care for a place—and for one another? 🌿

In the Nooksack community, Indigenous stewardship traditions carry generations of knowledge about caring for land, water, culture, and community.

Through Healing Through Hope, Angela Letoi is helping share and carry those traditions forward in Whatcom County. Her work creates opportunities for people to reconnect with Indigenous teachings and with the places we all call home.

We’re honored to support a fund dedicated to our neighbors in the Nooksack Tribe and to uplift the work of community leaders like Angela, who are helping strengthen culture, connection, and stewardship for generations to come.

Thriving communities are built on the knowledge, traditions, and leadership that already exist within them. They grow when we listen, learn, and invest in the people carrying that work forward.

🎥 Watch our video to learn more about Healing Through Hope and the work happening in the Nooksack community.

What happens when a community creates a place where everyone can find a little more support? 💛

In East Whatcom County, the East County Resource Center is helping make that possible.

For neighbors across this rural part of Whatcom County, the Resource Center is a place to connect with essential services, find support, and build relationships close to home. It’s a reflection of what can happen when a community recognizes a need and comes together to meet it.

The East County Resource Center is more than a building. It’s a place where neighbors can find resources, connections, and a sense of belonging.

Thriving communities don’t happen by accident. They’re built by people who see what’s needed, show up for one another, and invest in the places they call home.

🎥 Watch our video to hear the story of the East County Resource Center and learn more about Whatcom Together. Then help shape what comes next in East Whatcom County!

What happens when neighbors decide to build something better together? 🪏

In Point Roberts, community looks a little different. Tucked away at the northernmost corner of Whatcom County, this unique and rural community has learned that when neighbors come together, they can make a big difference.

From sharing ideas to rolling up their sleeves, Point Roberts residents have joined forces to strengthen the place they call home. Their story is a reminder that community isn't defined by size or location—it's defined by the people who show up for one another.

Thriving communities don't happen by accident. They're built by neighbors who care deeply about their home and work together to make it better.

🎥 Watch our video to hear the story of community in Point Roberts and learn more about Whatcom Together. Then help shape what comes next in your community!

A library is about more than books. It's about belonging. 📚

For years, neighbors in Birch Bay have envisioned a library that could serve as more than a place to borrow books—a welcoming community hub where people of all ages can learn, connect, and grow. Through partnership, persistence, and a shared commitment to the future, that vision became a reality.

The new Birch Bay Library is a testament to what's possible when a community comes together around a common goal. It's an investment not only in literacy and learning, but in belonging, opportunity, and the connections that help communities thrive.

Thriving communities don't happen by accident. They're built by neighbors who invest in the places and people they care about.

Watch our video to hear the story behind the new Birch Bay Library and learn more about Whatcom Together. Help shape what comes next in Birch Bay!