Whatcom County
World Relief's Whatcom County location was approved by the U.S. State Department in September 2021. Shortly after the fall of Kabul and amidst many Afghans arriving to the U.S., our team began welcoming families in Bellingham and beyond.
Whatcom's current focus is on refugee reception and placement, securing housing, helping children get into school, and offering various youth programs. As our capacity grows, we eagerly look forward to offering more services throughout Whatcom County.
Services in Whatcom

Housing Survey
Housing - both temporary and long-term, is essential for newly arriving refugees. This form aims to collect some basic data on housing being offered by generous folks like yourself.

Volunteer
Bring your gifts, abilities, and interests to build mutually transformative relationships with our new neighbors. Find a volunteer role and start the onboarding process today!

Learning Resources
Check out these resources for further learning. Each have been suggested by panelists, volunteers, and other organizations partnered with World Relief.
Donate Now
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Refugee Roundtable Webinars
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