Big things are rolling through Whatcom County … and they’re hard to miss 👀🚎
Have you spotted a WhatcomTogether bus board out in the wild yet? From Bellingham to Blaine, and everywhere in between, these moving billboards are carrying a sipmple message: our communities matter - and your voice does too!
WhatcomTogether is about showing up, sharing what matters, and shaping the future of the places we call home.
Learn more: WhatcomTogether.org
WhatcomTogether is bringing people across Whatcom County together—15 communities, each with its own voice, needs, and strengths.
Find your community, share what matters most to you, and see what your neighbors are saying. This is your chance to help shape what comes next—right where you live.
Watch the full video and explore more at
#WhatcomTogether #WhatcomCounty #CommunityVoice #StrongerTogether
Eat. Drink. Build a Skatepark! 🛹
Join us this Saturday, March 28, from 6–9 p.m. at Nelson’s for a night of good food, cold drinks, and a proper send-off for our favorite kook, Keegan Brown, before he bails on us for Spokane!
We’re raising funds for the Bellingham Waterfront Skatepark project — turning the space under the Roeder Avenue Bridge into something special.
How you can help:
🍺 Drink Up: 100% of proceeds from all draft beer, lemonade and iced tea go directly to Whatcom Community Foundation’s skatepark fund.
🍗 Eat Well: Grab our Chicken & Biscuit Dinner ($19.50) and we’ll donate $2 from every plate.
Can’t make it Saturday evening but still want to give? Go to: nwskatecollective.org/donate.
More info @nwskatecollective .
#bellinghamskatepark #bellinghamwa #bellinghamlife
🎉 BIG news for Whatcom County!
To celebrate our 30th birthday, the Whatcom Community Foundation is launching WhatcomTogether — a new effort to strengthen community right where we live.
We’re helping launch 15 super-local community funds across the county so neighbors can support the places they love and invest in the future of their own towns.
Because strong communities start close to home. ❤️
🎥 Watch the video to learn more and see how you can be part of WhatcomTogether!
#WhatcomTogether #WhatcomCounty #CommunityFoundation #CommunityStrong #LocalImpact
Big news for Whatcom County philanthropy! 🎉
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is co-sponsoring the bipartisan IRA Charitable Rollover Facilitation and Enhancement Act, which would make it easier for older Americans to give from their IRAs to donor-advised funds.
Why it matters locally: This commonsense fix could unlock more flexible retirement giving to support Whatcom County nonprofits — from food banks and childcare to housing and environmental programs.
Stronger local giving = stronger local communities. 💙
Stronger communities start with neighbors.
Apply for a Project Neighborly grant (up to $5,000!) to bring people together in Whatcom County.
⏰ Applications are due on 2/23/2026 at 4PM
🎉 Awards in April
Let’s build connection—together. Apply on our website TODAY!
We sat down with Wayne Kangas, the creative mastermind behind Doris the Disco Duck, to learn about his process and hear his thoughts on her quarterly migrations around Whatcom County. For those unfamiliar, Doris is a mobile public art installation created by Kangas and generously donated to the Port of Bellingham by Larry Berghoff through Whatcom Community Foundation. Wayne crafted Doris from salvaged espresso machine parts and has been transforming scrap steel into art for years—you can find his work throughout town, most notably at @kulshanbrewery K2.
@Whatcom Community Foundation works to improve life for everyone in Whatcom County. By pooling resources from generous donors, they support a wide range of initiatives that help people and communities thrive. WCF champions bold, collaborative ideas—funding efforts that foster connection and neighborliness, maintaining a resilience reserve for urgent needs and disaster recovery, supporting nonprofit services, and yes, bringing joy through whimsical public art installations like Doris.
Next time you spot Doris at a Port of Bellingham property, snap a photo with her and tag us on social media using #PortDiscoDuck and #FindThePortDuck for a chance to win a prize!
Paper Whale's speaker series is back! We've reinvented (and renamed) this gathering that started it all: a space to bring people together, spark connection and inspire action in our community.
Join us February 13 for the first Rising Tide Speaker Series of 2026, featuring local endurance athlete @kaciecleveland for a motivating night of conversation about resilience, change and living life with intention. Plus, enjoy live music from the Mark Hunter Jazz Trio and beats from DJ Loveli.
Tickets are by donation, starting at $10. Come for the stories, stay for the community (and roller disco) and experience an evening that will leave you moved and motivated. Get your tickets before they sell out.
Doors open at 7 PM
707 Astor St., Bellingham, WA
@markhunterrrr Jazz Trio • Mingling • Short community stories • Hosted panel discussion • Keynote talk • Q&A • Roller disco • DJ @lovelisounds
We're thrilled to welcome back this beloved series, and give immense thanks to the Project Neighborly Fund of @whatcomcf for generously supporting this event.
Hit the link in bio for tickets.
Our community inspires us: You’ve donated $17,456 to the Co-op's Farm Fund, which will help small, local farms recover from the catastrophic floods a few weeks ago. The Co-op has also contributed another $10,000 — that’s almost $30,000 raised in under three weeks!
If you’re a local farmer needing to rebuild, this money is for you. Apply for a grant through the link in bio. If you know anyone who may qualify, please send them this post. The application is available in both English and Spanish.
Customer donations have primarily come through our Making Change at Checkout program, where you can donate small amounts at the register. Larger donations can be made online at the link in our bio. If you’d like to make a tax-deductible donation, you can do so through our partner Whatcom Community Foundation. Find more information on the Farm Fund page.
The Farm Fund has provided $878k+ to local food and farming projects through grants, loans, scholarships, and emergency funds since 2000. The Farm Fund Committee is comprised of local farmers and food advocates that work toward strengthening the market for organic and sustainable agriculture in Whatcom County. One hundred percent of donations through the Co-op go straight to our local farming community.
Our neighbors need our help!
The @Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group is pairing helpful people with projects every day in Everson, Nooksack and Sumas.
Volunteers are needed for critical tasks such as muck out and tear out in flooded homes, yard cleanup, and general debris removal in affected areas of town. Your help would make a tremendous difference for families and residents working to recover.
Volunteer Check-In Locations and Hours:
Monday through Sunday (including today and this weekend):
Station 81 Fire Hall
101 E Main St, Everson, WA
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sumas Advent Christian Church
125 Front St, Sumas, WA
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Meals served for the community and volunteers each day from 2-5pm
No prior experience is necessary, we'll provide guidance and any needed tools on site. Please come prepared with sturdy boots, gloves, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty if possible.
If you can join for even a few hours, or if you know others who might be able to help, please spread the word or stop by one of the locations. Every pair of hands counts right now.
Thank you so much for your support!
When disaster strikes, Whatcom County shows up for one another.
The Resilience Fund fuels the work of nonprofits providing shelter, food, emergency aid, and ongoing recovery support.
Together, we can help our neighbors weather this storm and rebuild stronger.
Visit our website to learn more!
Honored to celebrate our nonprofit community with amazing partners. Grateful for the individuals and organizations strengthening our community every day! 🩵🙌
