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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
