BLAINE
COMMUNITY FUND

The Whatcom Community Foundation has opened a $10,000 fund for the people of Blaine.

Now you and your neighbors can give as close to home as possible, and then help decide where the money goes!

Whatcom Community Foundation in Blaine

One story among many—this video reflects just a small part of Whatcom Community Foundation’s work in Blaine over the past 30 years.

Did You Know?

Blaine, “Where America Begins,” sits on the US – Canada border, about 35 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. It is home to the 67-foot Peace Arch and two major border crossings: Peace Arch Crossing for passenger vehicles and Pacific Crossing for commercial trucks.

Blaine was once home to the world’s largest salmon cannery, operated by the Alaska Packers’ Association. Today, the historic cannery site has been transformed into the Semiahmoo Resort, a scenic waterfront destination. 

Blaine was a pioneer in electricity, installing its first streetlight system around the time of its incorporation and, by 1907, generating its own power with steam engines and generators. 

30 YEARS
of community building
in Whatcom County

0:

scholarships provided to Whatcom County highschoolers.

$86M:

invested in Whatcom County since 1996.

0:

local organizations supported to help fulfill their missions.

10K+:

grants and loans made to support mission driven work.

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Project Neighborly grants made to connect neighbors and build community.

$8.5M:

impact investment loans made in Whatcom County since 2015.

30 YEARS
of community building
in Whatcom County

0:

scholarships provided to Whatcom County highschoolers.

$86M:

invested in Whatcom County since 1996.

0:

local organizations supported to help fulfill their missions.

10K+:

grants and loans made to support mission driven work.

0:

Project Neighborly grants made to connect neighbors and build community.

$8.5M:

impact investment loans made in Whatcom County since 2015.