Toys for Tots helps more than 150 families on first day
Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
By Lance Henderson
Toys for Tots Bellingham/Whatcom County gave toys to more than 150 families on Dec. 4, the day of its ribbon cutting.
Members of the city of Bellingham, the Bellingham Police Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry were on hand to show their support.
“I would like to [...]
Upfront to host benefit performance for Whatcom MS
Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
The Upfront Theatre will perform a show in Bellingham High School’s auditorium at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, to raise money for the students and teachers affected by the Whatcom Middle School fire.
The show will be improvised comedy, and 100 percent of the show proceeds will be donated to help purchase [...]
Alcoa shoots for $10,000 Toys for Tots donation
Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Alcoa Intalco Works is teaming up with the Whatcom County Toys for Tots campaign this holiday season. The Ferndale-based aluminum smelter is linking a holiday safety program aimed at reducing workplace hazards during this high risk period with Toys for Tots, donating $5 for every hazard identified.
Plant Manager Mike Rousseau said a [...]
Lots going on at Blue Skies for Children
Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
For more information about Blue Skies for Children’s news and events, call (360) 756-6710.
Blue Skies Receives BBB Charity Seal Accreditation
Blue Skies for Children, a local nonprofit that grants “Little Wishes” for homeless, low-income and foster children, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the BBB Charity Seal Accreditation. This achievement [...]
Ribbon cutting for Toys for Tots center on Dec. 4
Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Toys for Tots Bellingham Whatcom County will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony for its distribution center located at 207 Samish Way in the former Popeye’s Chicken location at 8:45 a.m. on Dec. 4. Sponsors are welcome. There will be free pizza from Little Caesars of Whatcom/Skagit County and soda. Toy distribution [...]
Sustainable Connections launches online auction
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Sustainable Connections has launched its second annual Bid Local First online auction. The auction opened Monday, Nov. 23, and you can check out the action at www.sconnect.cmarket.com.
There are more than 90 unique, local and exciting experiences and items up for auction, including: a $100 shopping spree from Cascade Cuts, a massage from [...]
Chuckanut Brewery hosts Bluegrass for food bank
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen will host the Bluegrass styling of the End of the Road String Band on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. inside the brewery. All proceeds will benefit the Bellingham Food Bank.
The brewpub will also gladly accept any canned or dried food products along with donations that will be [...]
Zombies present check to Blue Skies for Children
Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Many Bellingham residents saw the Thiller dance over Halloween, but many might not know that performance ended with an $1,100 donation to Blue Skies for Children.
In October, the Bellingham Tennis Club & Fairhaven Fitness held a “Learn the Thriller” dance series where attendees learned Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance and then dressed like [...]
BBBSNW receives grant for $6,700
Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington (BBBSNW) has received a $6,700 grant from Washington State Mentors (WSM) and Bank of America.
The Bank of America Mentoring Initiative Grant was presented on Oct. 27 by Lt. Gov. Brad Owen and representatives from Bank of America and WSM during a presentation ceremony at Shuksan [...]
New Year’s event to benefit volunteer center
Posted on 09. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Audio Innovations, in partnership with Kerrie Efendi Designs & Eldad Efendi Photography, is organizing a new Bellingham New Year’s event, “First Night Bellingham – A Formal Affair” at the Lakeway Inn on Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with all proceeds benefiting the Whatcom Volunteer Center.
Tickets are sold online at [...]
