Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County

Family promise - we provide food, shelter, and support services for families with children experiencing homelessness. Families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based approach. Wrap around case management services help families access permanent housing employment, affordable childcare, healthcare, parenting classes, education, counseling, and community resources.

Addressing local poverty issues - we connect volunteers with Whatcom county neighbors experiencing poverty. Cast (coffee and sandwiches together) provides food and basic hygiene items, warm hats and socks to people living on the edge. Project warm-up crafters knit scarves and hats for low-income neighbor needs and the winter warmth drive distributes coats throughout Whatcom county. During this last year we had 137 volunteers provide 2,332 hours of service, with an estimated value of 73,691.

Family housing - emergency and transitional housing for families with children experiencing homelessness. We keep families together while they transition from homelessness to permanent housing. We serve families of all compositions, including multigenerational family units. Case management services provided to help families break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.