Transforming Lives  •  Strengthening Community

Philanthropic Programs

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Books and Beyond

Reading Promotes
Knowledge

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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

News & Events

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Assistance League Receives Generous $40K Grant

A special thank you to the MARY H STORER FOUNDATION who recently gave a generous $40K grant to Assistance League of Bellingham to support our Operation School Bell program and our five other philanthropic programs. We are proud to receive such a large donation that will impact the lives of children and adults here in […]

Thank You to Lisa Schessler of “Bea Hamster Sews”

One of the many reasons we have to be thankful at Assistance League of Bellingham is for our amazing Community Volunteers! These are non-members who help us out with their valuable time and expertise. One such volunteer is Lisa Schessler, of Bea Hamster Sews, who is a licensed and certified sewing machine repair specialist. Lisa […]

Yule Boutique 2024 a Huge Success!

Assistance League of Bellingham’s annual Yule Boutique held on Saturday, November 2th, 2024 was a fabulous success! Assistance League member volunteers were absolutely thrilled with the huge turnout at our annual fundraiser. A huge thank you to all of our friends, family and customers. All proceeds from this fun-filled event support our six community programs in […]

Don’t Miss the Popular Soup Mixes for Sale at our Upcoming Yule Boutique

   It’s that time of year again! Over thirty Assistance League of Bellingham member volunteers recently met at Grace Center to do their magic and make 300 packages of our popular Country soup mix and Mexican Lentil soup mix. The soup mixes can be purchased at our upcoming fundraiser, YULE BOUTIQUE, on November 2nd from […]

Save the Date: Assistance League’s Annual Yule Boutique, Saturday, Nov. 2nd

Join us at our popular Yule Boutique! You won’t want to miss our famous 15-foot-long table loaded with cookies, candies and cakes. Also featured are handcrafted gifts, soup mixes, holiday decoration and vintage collectibles. Free admission. Come early…bring a friend! This annual fundraiser supports our six community programs in Whatcom County.  

Over $70,000 in Enrichment Scholarships Awarded in 2024

Congratulations to the Whatcom County students who won Enrichment Scholarship Awards from Assistance League of Bellingham! Ninety-one scholarships were awarded to middle school and high school students for a total of $70,256. The funds were raised through our Thrift & Gift Shop sales and other fundraising efforts. Click on the link below for the list […]

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