Help Us Keep Students’ Dreams Alive

Invest in Students. Strengthen Our Community.

Access to higher education should not depend on luck, insider knowledge, or navigating a confusing system alone. FuturesNW exists to change that.

For years, FuturesNW has been doing this work alongside students and families in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. We are deeply rooted in our communities and trusted because of our longevity, relationships, and results. We understand the systems, the barriers, and the real-life consequences when students are left without guidance.

When you support FuturesNW, your impact reaches three generations at once. For a first-generation college student, access to postsecondary education changes not only their future, but also the trajectory of their parents and their future children. A single student navigating college successfully can shift a family’s economic stability, expectations, and opportunities for decades to come.

Why giving matters

Donors are the foundation of FuturesNW’s work. Your recurring support allows us to:

• Provide consistent, reliable support to students and families

• Build sustainable programs that do not rely on crisis funding

• Invest in strong systems instead of short-term fixes

• Reduce barriers to financial aid, college access, and career pathways

• Plan for long-term impact and respond when our strategy needs to shift

Why investing locally matters

When local students access education and well-paying careers, entire communities benefit. Investing in FuturesNW means investing in a stronger local workforce, healthier local economies, and families who can stay, thrive, and contribute where they live. These are the nurses, educators, technicians, and leaders who will power our region’s future.

Why FuturesNW

We are experts in this work because we have been doing it for a long time, in partnership with our community. We believe opportunity should be created through strong, healthy systems, not placed on the shoulders of exceptional individuals. Our work is grounded in equity, collaboration, and care for this place and its people.

When you give to FuturesNW, you are investing in proven strategies, local leadership, and generational change.

Become a donor and help build pathways that strengthen families, communities, and futures.