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

three kids digging in dirt in garden

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

News & Events

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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!

Join Assistance League of Bellingham in Celebrating their 44th Anniversary!

Join us for Assistance League of Bellingham’s 44th Anniversary Celebration on Feb 7th! Enjoy 50% off all clothing for one day only from 10am-4pm. Don’t miss out on unbeatable deals!

Thank You to the Daughters of Norway For Their Generous Donation

Assistance League of Bellingham is grateful to the DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY for their generous cash donation. Your support is much appreciated!

Assistance League Members Having Fun Playing Games!

Hard-working Assistance League member volunteers take time to play, too! When I was at the shop today I discovered this happy group of ladies enjoying a game of Mexican Train.

Whatcom Talk Article: Summer Focus Beyond the Classroom

To read Assistance League’s Whatcom Talk article: Summer Focus Beyond the Classroom, please click on this link. https://www.whatcomtalk.com/2026/01/12/summer-focus-beyond-the-classroom/

Sock Drive for Whatcom County Kids in Need, Jan 14 – 24

Support our Sock Drive for Whatcom County kids in need. Assistance League of Bellingham is collecting new socks in all sizes at our Thrift & Gift Shop from Wednesday, January 14 – Saturday, January 24 . Drop NEW socks in our big “sock trunk” at the shop. Thanks so much for your support!

MAKE AN IMPACT

Interested in connecting with your community?
Check out the number of ways you can get involved.

VOLUNTEER

Become a Member!

Use your talents and skills
to help others in the community.

DONATE

Give Today!

Your contributions large or small
will make a difference.

SHOP

Visit Our Thrift Shop!

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