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A holiday gift assistance program for families living in the Blaine School District who are facing difficult financial circumstances. Gifts are arranged in a store-like setting where parents can purchase brand new, unwrapped toys marked down about 75%. Voucher assistance is available for families needing extra help.

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Goods
Toys & Gifts
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Holiday assistance programs that provide lower-income families in our community with an opportunity to receive gifts, have gifts for their children, and funds to purchase food for a Christmas dinner celebration.
Basic Needs provided free of charge to those in need in our community. Resources include clothing, household goods, toiletries, period supplies, cleaning supplies, diapers, emergency food, and more. Limited financial assistance available Mondays and Fridays.

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Emergency Food
Baby Supplies
Baby Clothes
Medical Supplies
Clothing
Financial Assistance
Home Goods
Personal Care Items
Diapers
Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.

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Clothing
Navigating the System
Personal Care Items
Community Support Services
Goods
Home Goods
County resources for disposal of trash, including hazardous waste, yard waste, needles, and recycling options.

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Home Goods
Anyone in Need
Health & Safety
A non-profit charity helping to provide medical supplies to those in need. Supplies are free of charge to anyone who needs them. Message via email or Facebook Messenger for current supplies/requests.

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Goods
Health
Medical Supplies
Sends an age-appropriate book each month to all registered children in Whatcom County. All Whatcom County children aged zero to five are eligible for this free program.
Provides gently used clothing, furniture, and household items priced as low as possible. Bring a grocery bag and fill it with clothes and shoes for $5.
Services provided onsite include clothing and household items, hygiene supplies, transportation assistance, shower and laundry referrals, help with City of Ferndale water and sewer bills, computer and phone use, housing and job search, community resource navigation and referrals, and more.

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Resume Development
Help Find Work
Bus Passes
Interview Training
Clothing
Computer or Internet Access
Community Support Services
Home Goods
Navigating the System
A day-use center for at-risk, runaway and homeless youth ages 24 and under. Youth can connect with supportive adults, receive basic needs items such as food, clothing and gear for sleeping outside, and connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness.

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Navigating the System
Young Adults (20-30 years old)
Personal Care Items
Recreation
Near Homeless
Clothing
Adults (31-54 years old)
Personal Hygiene
Teens (13-19 years old)
Emergency Food
Homeless
Goods
Community Support Services
Assists families with resources, information and problem solving to help their children succeed in school. Family Services Coordinators are located at Acme Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, and Harmony Elementary School/ERC Preschool. \nFor Spanish or Russian interpretation, call (360) 383-2065 or email [email protected].

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Goods
Emergency Food
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Clothes for School
Helps Lynden community members with short-term, emergency assistance which may include utilities, rent, clothing, household goods, laundry, and transportation. Call to set up an appointment.

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Clothing
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Gas
Goods
Bus Passes
Help Pay for Utilities
Home Goods
Emergency
Help Pay for Housing
Help Pay for Transit
Provides general information and resources for the East Whatcom County community. Resources include computer and phone access, notary, period and hygiene supplies, clothes, books, toys, household items, specialized intake support such as SNAP benefits, and more. Diapers available depending on supply, call ahead to check.

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Notary
Government Food Benefits
Personal Care Items
Diapers
Home Goods
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Goods
Clothing
Computer or Internet Access
Books
Provides one sleeve of diapers and one pack of wipes per visit to families in Whatcom County who cannot afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy. To be eligible, a family must have children ages 0-5 yrs old, household income must be 60% AMI or less, and the family must not have other resources to cover the cost of items.

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Families
Baby Supplies
Children (2-12 years old)
Goods
Infants (<1 year old)
Diapers
A place to shop and to donate quality new and used women’s clothing. Clothing vouchers provided for women in need. Back to Work Vouchers also available, good for 3 fully styled outfits for interviews or work. Call or visit the YWCA office to inquire about vouchers for yourself or for your organization.

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Clothing Vouchers
Clothing
Clothes for Work
Female
Goods
A nonprofit that accepts new and gently used items, such as furniture, appliances, construction supplies, hardware and more. All proceeds go toward building safe, affordable housing in Whatcom County. Free donation pickup available.
Ice packs, coolers, water, and cooling cloths are available during hot weather to help the public cool off.

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Weather Relief
Temporary Shelter
Home Goods
Loans durable medical equipment to residents of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Equipment loaned includes wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and bedside and bathroom helpers of all kinds.
As part of the larger PREPARES program, St. Joseph Catholic Church organizes a regular drop-in event to provide diapers, wipes, and other family supplies. All are welcome to receive support and attendees can sign up for more support through PREPARES state program.

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Diapers
Home Goods
Families
Baby Supplies
Infants (<1 year old)
Proceeds from purchases at the WHS Thrift Shop benefit daily operations and care for the domestic, wild and farm animals in our shelters.
Provides funds to families in need to help cover costs associated with medical bills, therapies and numerous other aspects of supporting a child or young adult on the autism spectrum. Applicants can request a yearly grant up to $1,000 to help cover the costs to get the care, support and items needed.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Money
Development Disability
Goods
Help Pay for Healthcare
Financial Assistance
All Disabilities
Teens (13-19 years old)
Annual program available for graduates of Whatcom Dream's Financial Empowerment courses. Participants can shop for brand new toys and gifts at a 75% to 90% discount from the retail price.

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Families
Goods
Children (2-12 years old)
Low-Income
Toys & Gifts
Low-income households or seniors who live in Ferndale or North Whatcom County can select free hygiene products, including menstrual supplies, baby diapers, wipes, and more. Available monthly.
The Holiday Giving Store is set up just like a store, but gifts are free to families that qualify. The store is stocked with a variety of gifts and toys, and warm clothing like pajamas and sweatshirts are available for parents or guardians to choose for each child. Application typically opens in November.
Retail location intended to divert as much reusable material as possible from the landfill and to build a culture of reuse in our community by providing salvaged and reclaimed building materials, vintage decor, and a place for community members to donate lightly used items.

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