As the local program partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, United Way of Whatcom County manages and pays for this program to be available…
We recently received a beautiful, unexpected gift of $10,000. It came directly from an investment company, with instructions to use the funds “where…
Did you know? Over 50,000 Whatcom County residents benefit from a United Way-funded program every year. It could be a friend or family member, a…
When you give to United Way of Whatcom County, one gift supports 24 local nonprofits, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and so much more! The…
“You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children.” – Dolly Parton Did you know that just having books in a home can factor into a…
Financial struggle is complex. Luckily, United Way provides a multi-faceted solution! United Way of Whatcom County partners with nonprofit…
Limited resources = tough choices Every day, folks in our community are faced with tough questions, like: I don’t have the support or guidance I need…
For many, the gap between financial struggle and stability can feel impossible to close. Often, households that are struggling in one area are…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program brings the magic of reading to children from birth to age five all around the United States. By managing…
United Way 101: What is United Way?
Every year, United Way partners with workplaces, donors and sponsors from across the county to raise money to support critical services in our…
ALICE at Work: How Partnering with Local Employers can Help Hardworking Families
At United Way of Whatcom County, we talk a lot about ALICE data and what it means for our community. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income…
IT'S FUND ALLOCATION SEASON AT UNITED WAY! EVER WONDER WHAT GOES INTO OUR GRANT MAKING PROCESS?A whole lot of applications, reviews, presentations,…