Max Higbee Center

Conservation NW is a non-profit organization based in Bellingham, WA, dedicated to protecting and preserving the wildlands and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest. They work tirelessly to connect habitats, restore iconic wildlife, and safeguard the region's natural heritage for future generations. From the Washington Coast to the British Columbia Rockies, Conservation NW serves as a strong advocate for conservation, providing the latest news, action alerts, and educational resources through their News Updates, Wild Northwest Blog, and Conservation Connection E-Newsletter.Generated from the website

The Whatcom Peace & Justice Center promotes lasting peace, social justice, and a culture of nonviolence at home and worldwide. We accomplish this through partnerships, education, and direct action. The Whatcom Peace & Justice Center works to create a voice for peace and social justice in Whatcom County through partnerships with local community and religious organizations, direct action, public witness, and education on alternatives to violence and war. We call on our government and society to disavow policies of violence and seek a culture of peace. Bellingham is home to the longest-running weekly peace vigil in the nation started in 1966. The Whatcom Peace & Justice Center provides educational programming; leadership on legislative advocacy; and opportunities to resist injustice through public protest, writing, media reform, & organizing. Since opening in 2002, WPJC has become a voice at the table of community stakeholders and policymakers, bringing consciousness of U.S. foreign policy into the local sphere. WPJC has hosted Amy Goodman, Rev. John Dear, Dahr Jamail, Dr. Vincent Harding, Lt. Ehren Watada, Camilo Mejia, Ray McGovern, Elizabeth de la Vega, Dr. Dahlia Wasfi, Kathy Kelly, and others. 50% of our income comes from individual donors. Thank you! In addition, WPJC received funding from the following foundations and congregations in 2009 and/or 2010:

SpecialtiesKulshan Community Land Trust strengthens community by holding land in trust for permanently affordable homeownership and other community needs, and by offering financial and educational services to people of limited means. Kulshan Community Land Trust is a member-based nonprofit organization located in Bellingham, a community situated between the mountains and the sea in northwest Washington State. KulshanCLT works in partnership with residents, community groups, and local government to preserve equitable and sustainable housing in Whatcom County. To find out more please visit our website www.KulshanCLT.org.