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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) |
360.715.1563 Mailing Address: 1407 Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225 With one-to-one support and advocacy counseling, DVSAS can help you plan for your safety, answer legal questions, connect you with services like housing and counseling, and stand by you as you recover and heal from domestic violence and sexual assault. 24 Hour Helpline: 360.715.1563 | 04/18/2023 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Food Resources, Housing Resources, Legal Resources | |
City of Bellingham Identity Theft Resources |
https://cob.org/services/safety/police-services/reporting/identity-theft-tips | 03/03/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Fraud & Scam, Legal Resources | |
Washington State Senior Fraud |
https://www.atg.wa.gov/senior-fraud 1125 Washington St SE, PO Box 40100, Olympia, WA 98504 Consumers lose billions of dollars each year to fraud. People over age 50 are especially vulnerable and account for over half of all victims, according to a study conducted by AARP. People who commit these types of crimes, “con criminals,” often target older people knowing they have spent a lifetime earning their savings. Con criminals go wherever they can to find money to steal. They use everyday tools—the mailbox, the telephone, the Internet—to reach into your pocketbook. You can help educate your friends, parents, and others by becoming familiar with some of the more common scams and how they operate. Then share that information with others. Find resources specific to protecting seniors from fraud and scams here. | 03/03/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Fraud & Scam, Legal Resources | |
Washington State Identity Theft / Privacy |
https://www.atg.wa.gov/guardit.aspx Find resources to help: PROTECT my personal information LEARN about: ATTEND a free shredding event | 03/03/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Fraud & Scam, Legal Resources | |
AARP Fraud Watch Network |
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/ The AARP Fraud Watch Network is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law. If you’ve been targeted by scams or fraud, you are not alone. Our trained fraud specialists provide support and guidance on what to do next and how to avoid scams in the future. The AARP Fraud Helpline, 877-908-3360, is free and available to anyone. We also offer online support sessions for further emotional support. Looking for resources in Spanish? Go to www.aarp.org/fraude | 03/03/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Legal Resources | |
Tax Support 2023 | https://www.whatcomabc.org/money-management/taxes/ One stop source for a number of resources in Whatcom County providing tax support. Tax Hotline: Call 360-746-0100 Mon. – Fri. 8am – 4:30pm or email taxes@oppco.org. Scheduling information for volunteer tax return preparation support for eligible households making less than $66,000/year. Information about how to file your own taxes online by utilizing free tax software. One stop source for a number of resources in Whatcom County providing tax support. Tax Hotline Email taxes@oppco.org, or call 360-746-0100 | Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. GetYourRefund – This free service partners with IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites to provide tax filing assistance to families earning less than $66,000 a year. Get started at GetYourRefund.org IRS Free File – IRS Free File lets you prepare and file your federal income tax online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free File Fillable Forms.
Additional Tax Supports:
| 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources | AARP, IRS, Tax Prep |
IRS Forms, Instructions & Publications | https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions | 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources | Forms, Taxes |
Whatcom County Exemption and Tax Relief Programs | https://whatcomcounty.us/3406/Exemptions-Tax-Relief | 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources | Disability, Home, Local, Property |
Washington State Dept of Revenue Disaster Relief for Taxpayers (Businesses) |
https://dor.wa.gov/get-form-or-publication/publications-subject/tax-topics/disaster-relief-taxpayers DOR will work with businesses that cannot file or pay their taxes on time due to a natural disaster. Businesses can request an extension or penalty waiver by sending a secure email in their My DOR account or by calling Revenue’s customer service staff at 360-705-6705, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Businesses in the impacted areas can also request:
| 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Business, Disaster Recovery, Money, Relief, Taxes |
Washington Connection: Your Link to Services | Website: https://www.washingtonconnection.org/home/ Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance. | 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Employment Resources, Financial Resources, Food Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Housing Resources, Legal Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, DSHS, Food, Health, Money, Relief, Services |
Veterans’ Assistance Fund |
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3301/Veterans-Program 360-778-6050 If you’re a Whatcom County veteran, we can help you or your family access local, state, and federal benefits and services. You can receive assistance through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for: Health care Compensation and Pension Housing and Home Loans Employment Education Childcare | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Employment Resources, Financial Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Housing Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Assistance, Burial, Compensation, Disaster Recovery, Financial, Health, Housing, Legal, Money, Pension, Transportation |
Economic Relief for Homeless Service Workers |
https://www.homelessworkerstipend.com/ (855) 582-3973 The Homeless Service Worker Stipend Program offers economic relief for homeless service workers up to $4,000. Who is eligible for the homeless service workers stipend? | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Housing Resources | |
FLARE classes with the Opportunity Council |
https://www.oppco.org/flare-registration/ FLARE is a FREE series of seven consecutive classes designed to increase adults’ knowledge on money habits, saving strategies, budget skills, credit, and landlord/tenant law. Tuesdays, October 11-November 22, 2022 from 5:30-7:45. In-person at Opportunity Council, 625 Cornwall Ave. Dinner will be served. We are unable to provide childcare. Contact Yarrow Greer at (360) 734-5121 ext. 1223 with any questions. | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Financial Resources, Housing Resources | |
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Student Debt Relief Plan Explained | https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/one-time-cancellation On Aug. 24, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a Student Debt Relief Plan that includes one-time student loan debt relief targeted to low- and middle-income families. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will provide up to $20,000 in debt relief to Federal Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 in debt relief to non-Pell Grant recipients. Borrowers with loans held by ED are eligible for this relief if their individual income is less than $125,000 (or $250,000 for households). More information available here. | 09/21/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Financial Resources | |
Futures Northwest | https://www.futuresnw.org/ | 09/21/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Financial Resources | |
North Sound ACH Care Coordination Referral |
North Sound ACH Care Coordination Referral Form: https://northsoundach.org/referral/ North Sound ACH currently works with clinical and community organizations across five counties – Island, San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom. We partner across the state with other ACH regions, working to make Washington a place working to make the state a welcoming place for all. Care Coordination Agencies: Call, email, or use submission form to indicate areas of need and North Sound ACH staff will connect you to the appropriate resource(s). Examples of resources include: | 09/07/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Housing Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Food, Health, Housing |
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA | Website: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020. Call this dedicated, toll-free phone number to complete your COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application with a FEMA representative. Multilingual services are available: Hours of Operation: | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | COVID, Death, Money |
Individual and Small Business Assistance from Washington Emergency Management Division Human Services Program | Website: https://mil.wa.gov/for-individuals-households-businesses#Individual The Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program: SBA disaster loans are available even without a Presidential Disaster Declaration and are a great tool to provide low-interest loans to individuals, families, businesses and organizations that suffer physical or economic loss due to a disaster or other disruption. For more information, please click here. For more information, please click here. Limited English Proficiency Program: The LEP program supports language accessibility for individuals, families and businesses by working with state and local governments and community organizations to promote preparedness activities in communities around the state. For more information, please click here. Disaster Resilience, Recovery and Restoration: Disaster Recovery includes both pre-disaster recovery planning and post-disaster recovery to re-envision and restore a community. Technical assistance and information is available for local governments, special districts, and organizations. Please click here for more information. Individual Assistance, SBA, other Human Services Programs Limited English Proficiency Program | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Cash, Counseling, Disaster Recovery, Loans, Money, Support, Training |
DSHS Disaster Cash Assistance Program | Washington Department of Social and Health Services Disaster Cash Assistance Program 4101 Meridian St., Bellingham, 98226 Cash program activated due to natural disasters or other specified states of emergency declared by the Governor. It is available to families or individuals without children who face an emergency and don’t have the money to meet their basic needs. | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Assistance, Disaster Recovery, Food, Money, Support |
American Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Services | Northwest Region Disaster Relief and Recovery Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/washington/get-help.html | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Housing Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, Relief, Rescue, Support |
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) | https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service U.S. Department of Education If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Financial Resources |