YWCA Bellingham is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
What We Do ↘
YWCA Bellingham provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Housing Services
YWCA Bellingham offers three different housing programs for women experiencing homelessness.
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Y’s Buys Thrift Boutique
Support the YWCA’s work by shopping and donating at Y’s Buys!
1224 N. State St. Bellingham, WA
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Join the Cause
We are women working every day to drive real change in the fight for equality. Join us!
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Stand Against Racism
Our Racial Equity Programs include a WoC Speaker Series & the Stand Against Racism Challenge.
Our Programs ↘
YWCA Bellingham provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Emergency Shelter
A safe haven for women in Bellingham experiencing domestic violence or an emergency situation.
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Housing Programs
Housing for senior women specifically for women ages 55+.
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Supported Rental Housing
We help connect women with housing rentals in Bellingham and Whatcom County.
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Y's Buys Thrift Boutique
Y's Buys Thift Store proceeds directly support YWCA Housing Programs.
Reach Out ↘
YWCA Bellingham is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
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I Need Help
YWCA is creating a safer, more just world by offering safe and secure emergency shelter, transitional housing, and long-term housing to victims and survivors of gender-based violence so they can avoid homelessness and rebuild their lives. Contact us if you think you may need support.
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I Want To Help
It’s not just about Bellingham YWCA. Wherever we go, in over 120 countries, we are with women who share our values—25 million incredible women working every day to drive real change in the fight for equality. Want to join us?
Community Impact ↘
YWCA Bellingham provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Economic Advancement
YWCA’s employment training, career navigation, job search support, paid internships, and financial classes help low-wage workers build economic security.
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Homelessness & Housing
YWCA’s eviction prevention, rental assistance, affordable housing, and basic needs programs, such as food and hygiene, help low-income households find stability.
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Safety & Health Access
YWCA’s emergency shelter for DV survivors, health access programs, and gender-based violence advocacy help protect the well-being of women and families.
85%
of emergency housing and emergency shelter residents will obtain stable housing within 90 days, including placement in the YWCA Supported Interim Housing Program.
95%
of residents in the Supported Interim Housing Program will obtain independent, stable housing within two years.
95%
of residents in the Senior Women's Housing Program will obtain stable housing within one year
It Takes Courage
We create real change. Every day.
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