Wrap-around Support and Resources

  • “The FAE Summer Academy is an opportunity for 5-weeks of fun and challenging summer learning for under resourced children and families in our Skagit Valley communities.

    In partnership with Skagit Valley College and local school districts, children preschool through grade eight receive transportation to and from the program, and two free meals each day.”

    https://skagitfae.org/fae-summer-academy/

  • Address:

    • 242 East College Way
      Mount Vernon, WA 98273242 East College Way

    Hours of Operation:

    • Monday- Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM

    • Friday - By Appointment Only

    Registration:

    • To register for a class, please visit your Job Training and Education Center or call at (360) 848-6468.

    https://evergreengoodwill.org/locations/job-training-education-center-skagit-county/

  • Address:

    • 1115 E Sunset Dr.
      Bellingham, WA 98226

    Hours of Operation:

    • Monday- Thursday, 10 AM to 4 PM

    • Friday by appointment

    Registration:

    • To register for a class, please visit your Job Training and Education Center or call at (360) 738-0483.

    https://evergreengoodwill.org/locations/job-training-education-center-whatcom-county/

  • The JOM program is for Lummi Nation students who would like help with tutoring, transportation, class fees, running start books, gas cards, or graduation costs.

    Address: 2508 A KWINA ROAD, Bellingham, WA, United States, Washington

    Contact:

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LUMMINATIONJOM/

    Website: https://www.lummi-nsn.gov/Website.php?PageID=469

  • NWYS offers employment, education, and housing support for those under 24 years of age

    “We support youth in identifying their personal goals for the future and and building the skills necessary to reach their own sense of stability.”

    Whatcom Admin Office

    Skagit Location: 

    Ground Floor (Drop-In)

    • Hours of Operation:

      • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM

      • Wednesday, Noon - 4 PM

    https://www.nwys.org/

  • “The Opportunity Council offers services such as employment & money management counseling, emergency housing, energy assistance, home repair loans, food/nutrition assistance, and transportation assistance to those in Whatcom, Island, Skagit, Snohomish, and San Juan counties.”

    Opportunity Council Administrative Office

    • Address:
      1419 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

    • Contact:

    Additional Locations: https://www.oppco.org/contact-us/

    https://www.oppco.org/

  • “At STEM Tutoring, we focus on two aspects of learning: mastery of specific math/science content and refinement of generalized study skills. The balance between these two aspects of learning results in skills that can be applied to the specific subject at hand and to the broader educational experience as well.”

    Contact: https://www.freedommathematics.com/stem-tutoring

    www.tutoringstem.com

  • “The purpose of the SETuP Program is to assist foster youth in successfully making the transition from high school to postsecondary enrollment, career, or service.”

    Our Local SETuP Provider: YouthNet

    https://www.wsac.wa.gov/setup

  • “At C4PIN, we are dedicated to supporting low-income individuals, the disabled, elderly, veterans, and others facing challenges in our community. Our primary mission is to provide very low-cost computers to these individuals, as well as the agencies and other non-profits serving them.”


    C4PIN - Non-Profit Organization, Computers, Electronic Recycling

  • “Goodwill Connect is a statewide collaboration of all the independent Goodwills in Washington to increase digital equity to individuals furthest from opportunity by offering free digital skills training, devices, and broadband connectivity, in partnership with the Washington State Broadband Office.”

    Goodwill Connect

    Your Digital Navigator Flyer

    “Call to connect. We welcome many languages.

    Free help is just a quick phone call away. 844-GWCONNECT (844-492-6663) Your Digital Resource Hotline.”

    • Get personal help using a computer or digital device

    • Find affordable and quality internet service

    • Get tech support for your devices

    • Find a computer or device

    • Build your computer skills

  • “Our goal is to financially assist youth in Foster Care, including in-home trial return, Extended Foster Care, Tribal Jurisdiction or Indian Child Welfare programs by eliminating barriers from obtaining a driver’s license or auto insurance coverage.”

    Treehouse Driver’s Assistance

    This program will provide funding for the following:

    • Washington state ID

    • Instructional/learner’s permit

    • Driver’s education & testing

    • Driver’s license

    • Auto insurance

    https://www.treehouseforkids.org/

  • (Ferndale, Nooksack, & Mount Baker school districts only)

    “Whatcom Community College’s Upward Bound program is a federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, and is designed to encourage, and support 60 students in Whatcom County to complete high school, and prepare them to enter, and complete a postsecondary education program. The program serves students at Ferndale, Nooksack, and Mount Baker high schools.”

    Address:

    Contact:

    https://www.whatcom.edu/current-students/funding-support-programs/upward-bound