YWCA Bellingham

YWCA Bellingham YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. Since 1907, YWCA Bellingham has offered safe housing for women.

Our emergency housing, permanent supportive housing, and senior housing programs are available for unaccompanied adult women in Whatcom County, and are supported through a combination of resident program fees, grants from public and private sources, and other community contributions. Women come to us for many different reasons, but the goal for each is the same: YWCA Bellingham aims to give women

a safe, supportive place to stay while connecting them with the appropriate resources they need to ultimately become self-supporting. The YWCA Larrabee Residence Program provides housing for 41 women in our historic landmark building at Forest and Maple Streets in Bellingham.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!We are incredibly grateful to the businesses, organizations, and community partners who helped...
06/16/2026

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

We are incredibly grateful to the businesses, organizations, and community partners who helped make this event possible.

Your generosity and commitment to our mission allowed us to bring our community together, raise critical funds, and continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Events like this simply would not be possible without your support.

We are honored to partner with you and look forward to continuing this important work together.

Chuckanut Health Foundation
Foundation Restoration
India Mart
Dawson Construction
WA Trust Bank
Pearson Builders PNW
Nick Berard Realtor
Bank of the Pacific
Birch Equipment
Bellingham Alive
Chuckanut Bay Distillery
Barron Quinn Blackwood
Movement Mortgage
Whatcom Sound
Landmark Design & Build
Campbell Home Team

As we reflect on our very first Sunset Serenade, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who helped make the even...
06/16/2026

As we reflect on our very first Sunset Serenade, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who helped make the evening such a success.

To every guest, donor, volunteer, bidder, and supporter who joined us, thank you for being part of such a special night. Whether you purchased a ticket, raised a paddle, participated in our activities, made a donation, or simply showed up to support our mission, your presence made a difference. Together, we demonstrated the power of community and what can happen when people come together around a shared purpose.

To our incredible sponsors, thank you for investing in YWCA Bellingham and helping make this event possible. Your partnership directly supports our work and strengthens our ability to serve women, children, and families throughout Whatcom County.

To all the bakeries and folks who donated cakes and sweet treats to our Dessert Dash:
Slice of Heaven Bakery & Cafe
L&L Bakery
Raven Bakery
Sweet Haven Bakery
Lafeens Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream
Staff of YWCA
Donors and friends of YWCA

To all the performers who came and gave their all on stage:
June
Marley Dzis
Rhythm Bells of Bellingham
Brie Turoff Mueller
Cat Toren

To our auctioneer, Sasha Summer Cousineau, thank you for bringing energy, heart, and enthusiasm to the room while inspiring generosity throughout the evening. You are a star, and it's clear that our mission deeply resonates with you!

To Chuckanut Bay Distillery and their amazing staff, thank you for welcoming us into your beautiful venue and helping create such a memorable experience for our guests.

To our Board of Directors, thank you for your leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to our mission throughout the year.

To our CEO, thank you for your vision, dedication, and steadfast leadership in advancing our mission and strengthening our community.

And to our incredible YWCA staff, thank you for the countless hours spent planning, coordinating, problem-solving, and bringing every detail together with passion and purpose. Events like this are only possible because of your hard work and dedication.

Because of all of you, we raised more than $100,000+!! THANK YOU!

A heartfelt thank you to the team at Altar'd State at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood for their generous give back benefiting...
06/16/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the team at Altar'd State at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood for their generous give back benefiting YWCA Bellingham. 🧡

Community partnerships like this make a meaningful difference in the lives of the women, children, and families we serve. Through their generosity and commitment to giving back, Altar'd State is helping create opportunities for safety and stability for those working to rebuild their lives right here in Whatcom County.

Interested in supporting YWCA Bellingham through a give back event, sponsorship, or other community partnership? We'd love to connect with you! Please reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more about ways to get involved.

Pauli Murray (1910 –1977) was a pioneering African American civil rights activist, legal scholar, poet, and author. She ...
06/15/2026

Pauli Murray (1910 –1977) was a pioneering African American civil rights activist, legal scholar, poet, and author. She was a trailblazer in the fight for racial and gender equality, advocating for social justice and justice reform throughout her life. Murray was the first African American woman to earn a JD from Yale Law School and was a co-founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW). Her work and writings have had a lasting impact on civil rights, gender equality, and social justice.

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This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ members of our community and recognize the importance of creating spaces whe...
06/10/2026

This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ members of our community and recognize the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

At the YWCA, we believe that strong communities are built when all people are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Pride is more than a celebration, it is a reminder that everyone deserves the opportunity to live, work, and thrive without fear of discrimination or exclusion.

When we uplift our neighbors, listen to one another's experiences, and stand together in support of equity and inclusion, we create a stronger, more connected community for everyone. Our differences make us stronger, and our collective commitment to belonging helps ensure that every person knows they matter.

This month and every month, we stand with the LGBTQIA+ community and remain committed to fostering a community where all people are welcomed, celebrated, and supported.

Happy Pride Month, Bellingham! 🧡

05/11/2026

From May 15 through May 31, the JCPenney Bellingham Salon is partnering with YWCA Bellingham to host a community donation drive supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County, including children and seniors.

Community support makes a direct and meaningful impact. Donations help provide comfort, dignity, and essential care items to neighbors who are navigating some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Every contribution helps ensure that local families have access to basic needs and a reminder that they are not alone.

We are currently accepting:
• Canned and nonperishable food items
• New hygiene products and hair care items for all types of hair
• New or gently used clothing for women/gender-neutral and children

Donation drop off is located at the men’s checkout counter near the salon:
10 Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham, WA

Store hours:
Monday through Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Together, small acts of generosity create real change right here in our community.

Today, we celebrate Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, a Native Hawaiian educator, cultural practitioner, filmmaker, and proud māhū...
05/11/2026

Today, we celebrate Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, a Native Hawaiian educator, cultural practitioner, filmmaker, and proud māhū leader whose work continues to uplift Indigenous identity, language, and community. In Native Hawaiian culture, māhū people have existed and been respected within communities for generations, often recognized as valued caretakers, teachers, and cultural leaders.
As a transgender Native Hawaiian woman, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu has used her voice and visibility to advocate for acceptance, cultural preservation, and belonging for future generations. Her leadership reflects the heart of YWCA’s mission: creating a world where every person is valued, empowered, and able to live authentically and safely as themselves.

In the spring and summer of 1988, Gloria Chun Hoo was a key player in the YWCA USA new logo design. It was the era of YW...
05/06/2026

In the spring and summer of 1988, Gloria Chun Hoo was a key player in the YWCA USA new logo design. It was the era of YWCA celebrating new beginnings with the implementation of the sunrise logo that ran from 1989 to 2004. It was a defining moment that created persimmon as our signature color. Thank you Gloria Chun Hoo for shaping YWCA.

Celebrate Mother’s Day by showing care in a meaningful way 💐This year, YWCA Bellingham invites you to give comfort, dign...
05/01/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day by showing care in a meaningful way 💐
This year, YWCA Bellingham invites you to give comfort, dignity, and support to women, mothers, and senior women in our community. Through our Mother’s Day Donation Drive, you can help create small but powerful moments of care for those rebuilding their lives.

Donations like hygiene essentials, cozy comfort items, and gentle self-care products remind the women we serve that they are seen, valued, and supported.

Join us in honoring every mother, by giving with intention.

05/01/2026

Sunset Serenade is almost here, and we still have tickets waiting for you ✨

Thanks to a generous donor, the next 20 tickets are back to $125 for a limited time. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with bold, inspiring performers coming together for one powerful purpose: ending homelessness in Whatcom County.

Every ticket helps women, children, and senior women move from crisis into safe, stable housing through YWCA Bellingham programs. This night is joyful, meaningful, and truly makes a difference.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it and grab your tickets here: https://www.ywcabellingham.org

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Bellingham, WA
98225

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Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

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