Community Impact offered at United Way of Whatcom County
1500 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 203, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Whatcom, WA
Description
Solves local community issues to improve households struggling with financial hardship, in particular ALICE households. Using data from research on community issues we use tactics, fund programs, and work with a variety of groups to move the needle on specific community goals. Conducts an annual, community-wide campaign. Funds raised are allocated by a Citizens Review Committee to local programs working to solve issues in our goal areas in Whatcom County. United Way provides information but no direct services to community members.
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Providing organization
United Way of Whatcom County
Our Mission is to unite a network of nonprofits, local businesses, and community stakeholders to enable financial stability for every person in Whatcom County. Our focus is on individuals and families who struggle financially, specifically the ALICE (asset-limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) population in our community. We fund a comprehensive network of local nonprofits that provide basic needs like food, housing and mental health services, increase economic mobility through education, job skills and training, and help break the cycle of poverty by removing barriers like violence, abuse, and addiction that keep families from being successful from generation to generation. Our goal is to create a community where everyone has the tools and opportunities they need to achieve financial independence and stability.