By choosing 2roofs,  the Wilton and Withrow families will now help house a person in need (see how it works here).

Congratulations to Ken on the the purchase of this gorgeous property!

Having a safe place to store one’s belongings allows people the opportunity to apply for jobs or housing, go to school or work, attend medical or other service provider appointments, and go about one's daily life without having to carry all of their belongings with them or worry about loss or theft.

Bellingham is home to many wonderful non-profits working tirelessly behind the scenes to build a stronger community. This Southside Living column written by 2roofs’ co-founder Sean Hall features local nonprofit Lydia Place.

 As I Interview Emily O’Connor, director of Lydia Place, I was struck by her immense heart and great leadership in our community. When I asked about her mission she said, “What we want to do is to pull back the veil on what it means to be homeless in Whatcom County.”

Volunteers can commit to long-term or short-term tasks, but all Chore tasks are targeted at keeping people independent for as long as possible. There are so many people here who really need and appreciate help. If people would spend just two hours a week volunteering, it would make such a huge difference in our community.

Jenn, a mom with three children, had addiction issues for much of her life and struggled with self-worth because of the dysfunctional family she grew up in.  She was told, and began to believe, that she wasn’t good enough, she wasn’t loveable or loved, and she didn’t deserve love.  Jenn lived in a very dark place for a long time. 

NEW LISTING IN THE COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD!

By choosing 2roofs, our client will now help house a person in need (see how it works here).

Experts say Washington State is decades behind the times when it comes to its treatment of some of its most vulnerable citizens – people with developmental disabilities.

Andrew, a Ugandan native, was born in an impoverished family, being the last born out of three children. Andrew stated his parents were not educated and that each member of his family’s education did not go beyond the fifth grade. 

Coming THIS Friday, March 9th to any Woods Coffee Whatcom County location - donate at least $5 to 2roofs Partner Non Profit, Rebound of Whatcom County and Woods will give you a 12 oz. coffee drink of your choice.

I think all in all our team came away with more than we gave. Each of us felt the impact these homes would make in the lives of these families. Children who would grow up and have christmases in these houses. They will hold birthdays and anniversaries and someday even grandchildren.

Congratulations to Mary on the purchase of her condo!

By choosing 2roofs, Mary will now help house a person in need (see how it works here).

TJ came to Rebound hostile and angry. Police had removed his son from his home due to neglect, and the boy was placed in foster care. As an older parent, TJ’s physical health and mental acuity were issues that in part prevented him from properly parenting Little T.

Recently, a client ("Joan") entered our program with her three children. She had been living with her husband, who had become verbally and physically abusive towards her, and she decided that she was no longer safe in her home. She had no other family or friends with whom she could stay, and no other resources to rent a place for her family on her own.

At this time, Jenna was pregnant and caring for her 1 year old daughter alone, and relying on the last bits of generosity from an acquaintance to maintain her "shed". 

New Hope for Girls, African Road partners in Tanzania, is a special family home where 34 girls who were victims of modern slavery, child marriage or who had been left to the streets, find love, healing, education and a new life. The New Hope for Girls family faced a house move in early August when their landlord sold the home they had been renting.

Joseph had been in over 40 different placements over the years. He did not have a healthy support system and lacked some basic life skills. After running from his last placement, Northwest Youth Services' PAD provided emergency housing and case management to Joseph during his stay. Most importantly, the PAD provided Joseph with a time where he could focus on being a kid and work on his own goals.

Before I came to the Mission, I was in tatters.  My biggest obstacle was being abandoned by my family. I was in dire need of medical and financial assistance. I felt insecure, upset, depressed, and out of balance. I was half dead.

Sean Humphrey House is a non-profit adult family home located in Bellingham, WA that provides safe housing and 24-hour personal care services to low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and who often suffer from other diseases, disabilities and varying forms of mental illness.

Darlyn was born underweight and it was very hard for her mother to nurse her. Her mother, Maria, noticed that Darlyn was not gaining weight or growing as she should be. She took her to a local health clinic and they detected that her height and weight were below normal.