Big Brothers Big Sisters receives national honor
Posted on 11. May, 2010 by admin in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington has received the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America 2010 Gold Standard Award. The award reflects the agency’s ability to serve more children and increase revenues. The agency is one of 22 to receive the award out of 400 agencies nationwide.
Additionally, those interested in learning [...]
The Woods Coffee official coffee of Ski to Sea
Posted on 10. May, 2010 by admin in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
The Woods Coffee has been named the official coffee of the Ski to Sea races in Bellingham.
Additionally, Woods Coffee will offer $1 off of every bag of The Woods Blend that is sold and donate it to the Bellingham Food Bank. The blend will be available at all nine Woods locations [...]
Alzheimer’s Society run set for May 15
Posted on 10. May, 2010 by admin in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
The 11th Annual Miles for Memories 5K walk and run will take place on Saturday, May 15. Race-day registration costs $25 plus you get a free T-shirt. Canine registration will be $10 and includes a bandana. Registration opens at 8 a.m. at the Fairhaven Village Green.
Participants can enjoy all-ages entertainment at the [...]
Opportunity Council announces awards, new officers
Posted on 07. May, 2010 by admin in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
The Opportunity Council announced its 2010 Community Partner awards at its annual meeting in Bellingham on April 22. Sustainable Connections, Faith Lutheran Church, Whatcom Volunteer Center and Rainshield Roofing all received awards.
New board officers were elected as well: President: Judi Edwards, Vice President: Stan Snapp, Secretary: Ramona Menish, Treasurer: Terry Greer, Past [...]
North Cascades Institute receives top rating
Posted on 06. May, 2010 by admin in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Charity Navigator has awarded North Cascades Institute its sixth consecutive four-star rating. Charity Navigator evaluates charities across the nation. Navigator based its high rating of the institute on its record of efficient financial management and use of donated funds.
North Cascades Institute was established in 1986 with the goal of working to conserve [...]
Blue Skies announces program, benefit
Posted on 05. May, 2010 by admin in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Blue Skies for Children partnered with Soles4Souls in April to bring brand new athletic shoes to 140 Whatcom County children who were either homeless, low-income or in foster care.
Blue Skies will be implementing a new program called the “Winter Warm-Up Program” in Fall 2010. This program will focus on getting new or [...]
Red Cross services recognized by Pike, Kremen
Posted on 04. May, 2010 by admin in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike and Whatcom County Executive Pete Kremen recently sent a letter of commendation to the Mt. Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross for its service during the H1N1 Mass Vaccination Campaign. The chapter was one of the several organizations and agencies that came together to prepare and execute [...]
Salmon Supper to raise money for NSEA
Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by admin in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
The first Salmon Supper fundraiser will take place at the Willows Inn on Lummi Island on May 20. Proceeds will go towards the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA), a community-based nonprofit dedicated to restoring wild salmon runs in Whatcom County.
The Salmon Supper, which is part of a larger series of fundraisers, will [...]
Backgammon tournament to benefit WDRC
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by admin in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) will be hosting its second annual Compete for a Cause Backgammon Tournament on Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tournament, which will be held in Boundary Bay Brewery’s Beer Garden, is supported by Boundary Bay Brewery, Bellingham Backgammon Association and Pacific Martial [...]
Lowe’s, Habitat for Humanity searching for volunteers
Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by admin in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity will be looking for women volunteers within Whatcom County to participate in the National Women Build Week, which runs from May 1 to May 9. Volunteers would work one day at a construction site, at an event called “Trimming up for Spring” on Saturday, May 1, from [...]
