Homes Affordable For The Workforce is a county-wide project that proved Whatcom people know how to invent new revenue to invest in new homes affordable for the people who live and work here. Since 2011, the Whatcom County budget has offered cash from its Economic Development Investment (EDI ) fund to pay public utility fees…
Noriko recently passed away on September 25, 2020, but was a core volunteer for many organizations around the community including Interfaith Coalition and Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County. Noriko has been a leading force on Habitat for Humanity’s construction site. In addition to donating her time (Over 500 hours/year to Habitat alone) Noriko donates…
Kulshan Community Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity Whatcom County partnered on their biggest project to date – Telegraph Townhomes. The first 8 homes are nearly complete and many more are in the works. This partnership has allowed both organizations to increase their impacted on the affordable housing crisis in Whatcom County. Kulshan Community Land…
Base Camp: When the Covid-19 pandemic came to Whatcom County, the community had to act fast to protect some of our most vulnerable residents. The people staying at the Lighthouse Mission Ministry’s Drop-In Center (many of whom have pre-existing health conditions) were living in close quarters, with no ability to socially distance in the existing…
