10/21/2025
In September, extraordinary leaders in Blaine came together for an evening of conversation around what our beautiful community needs to grow and thrive.
I'm happy to share that the spirit of philanthropy is on the rise in Blaine, and we are SO proud to be in this community together.
Here's what we covered:
Hosted by the Blaine Community Fund (that's us 😄 ) in partnership with the Whatcom Community Foundation, this special evening brought together passionate and dedicated community leaders to connect, collaborate, and dream big about Blaine's future.
WHAT WE COVERED
The energy, honesty, and hope that filled the room was truly inspiring.
Together, we:
🤝 Built Connections
Shared stories and forged new relationships across diverse sectors of our community
📣 Identified Key Needs
From youth engagement and affordable housing to healthcare access and transportation challenges
🌟 Celebrated Our Strengths
Highlighted our community's diversity, skilled workforce, natural beauty, caring spirit, and willingness to work together
💭 Named Real Barriers
Discussed challenges like accessibility, institutional trust, lack of central gathering spaces, and the need for better communication
🛠️ Brainstormed Solutions
Generated ideas to foster stronger collaboration, inspire community philanthropy, and create sustainable impact
WHAT'S NEXT: WE NEED YOUR VOICE
📋Would You Like to Review the Meeting Notes?
We've compiled all the insights, ideas, and feedback from our gathering into a comprehensive document.
Send us a private message and we will send you the notes so you can review and add your ideas!
🌟 Interested in an Advisory Role?
We're forming a diverse advisory board to guide our work, ensure all voices in our community are represented and work to raise and distribute funds to address local needs.
We're looking for:
➞ Parents and caregivers
➞ Business owners and entrepreneurs
➞ Seniors and retired professionals
➞ Young families
➞ Youth and young adults
➞ Representatives from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
If you're interested in further discussing an advisory role, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/raBoV4srwW5SnNah8
We're committed to creating an advisory structure that:
➞ Reflects the full diversity of our community
➞ Welcomes practical experience alongside professional expertise
➞ Offers flexible, meaningful ways to contribute
➞ Values your time and shows appreciation for your involvement
➞ Stay Connected
This is just the beginning of our work together.
Here's how to stay involved:
🌐 Visit & Donate: BlaineTogether.org
📧 Contact: [email protected]
📱 Follow us here on Facebook
Looking Ahead
The Blaine Community Fund exists to bridge gaps—between needs and resources, between different groups in our community, and between the Blaine we have and the Blaine we envision. Your participation makes this possible.
Whether you join the advisory board, comment on the notes document, volunteer for future events, or simply share this message with others who care about Blaine, your involvement matters.
Together, we're not just dreaming about a better Blaine—we're building it.
With gratitude and hope,
Terra Rose & the Blaine Community Fund Team
In partnership with Whatcom Community Foundation
