Linda Morgan moved to Bellingham in 1975 to study Sociology and Criminology at Western. After graduating she worked as a counselor at a work-release center, helping young people rehabilitate to society. But only a couple of years into her career the program was defunded. “They made it coed,” she said, “and got rid of the …
Greg remembers vividly the day he left his old life behind. He was carrying his granddaughter, Keeley, up the driveway 12 years ago, and while he was looking down on her, “I heard God’s voice tell me,” he said “‘It’s time.’” For 37 years leading up to that moment, since he was 16-years-old, Greg struggled …
On June 19th, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, Union Army General Gordon Granger announced the total emancipation of enslaved people in Texas with this statement: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights …
Many of our supporters know the story of Koinonia Farm, the birthplace of Habitat for Humanity, in Americus, Georgia. For the simple act of being proudly inclusive to all races, residents of that farm were repeatedly victims of vicious terrorism. In the 1950’s, the farm was bombed multiple times, set on fire, and crosses were …
For Whatcom County residents who struggle with affordable housing, this love for our little corner of the world leads to some sad but necessary conversations. With the median price of homes at over $400,000, many have to decide between living in a place they know and love, or moving somewhere where they can find affordable …
Many of you avid Habitat shoppers may already know, but our Whatcom Habitat Store is now open–with some temporary changes, of course! For the continued safety of our staff, volunteers, patrons and community, only 20 customers will be allowed in the building any given time and will be required to wear masks while on site. …
I am tired of COVID-19. It is omnipresent and unwelcome. I am exhausted by the challenges it presents every day. I have especially struggled with how to finish the homes Habitat is currently building in both Bellingham and in the County, not only from the perspective of how to pay the bills, but in a …
A little over a month ago, we here at the Habitat Store were just getting used to a new normal–learning how to operate as safely as possible, following the sanitation and distancing guidelines that COVID-19 had imposed on all of us. When the decision came to shut down, like so many businesses around the world, …
In a world without COVID-19, we would have made our way to Depot Market Square last week for the annual Raise the Roof Auction. Although we are sad to miss the opportunity to gather with so many lovely members of our community, we also know that, in times like these, it is important to reflect …
Since 1991, the Women Build event has brought awareness to how the lack of safe and affordable housing has the largest impact on single mothers and their families. Within the last three decades, it has grown into an international event. Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s continue to partner this year, with the same mission: empowering …
