Whidbey Community Foundation

Human Services
ARISE Charitable Trust Category: Human Services ARISE Charitable Trust PO Box 1014 Freeland, WA 98249 Email: info@arisecharitabletrust.org URL: http://arisecharitabletrust.org	Provide financial assistance to women who wish to meet their full potential in life, but need a helping hand.

Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers Category: Health Housing Human Services Service/Civic Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers 404 S Main St, Ste B Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Kelly Keilwitz, President Email: cwheartsandhammers@gmail.com URL: https://cwheartsandhammers.org/	"Neighbors helping neighbors". Our mission is to build community by helping neighbors with out ability or means to stay in their homes.

Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA) Category: Health Human Services Youth Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA) PO Box 190 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Cynde Robinson, Executive Director Email: director@cadacanhelp.org URL: http://www.cadacanhelp.org	Island County's domestic violence & sexual assault agency; providing free, confidential assistance to survivors

Compass Health Category: Health Human Services Compass Health 20 NW 1st Street Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Lou Cox Email: lou.cox@compasshealth.org URL: http://www.compasshealth.org	We champion the quest for well-being throughout our communities by advancing mental health in Island, San Juan, Skagit and Snohomish counties.

CRU Institute Category: Education Human Services Service/Civic Youth CRU Institute PO Box 1162 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Nancy Kaplan, Executive Director Email: nancy@cruinstitute.org URL: http://cruinstitute.org	Teach young people effective, peaceful ways to resolve conflict & develop understanding, respect, & ability to cooperate in a multicultural world.

Disabled American Veterans Whidbey Island Chapter 47 Category: Human Services Service/Civic Disabled American Veterans Whidbey Island Chapter 47 3037 Goldie Rd Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: John Callahan Email: davchapter47@hotmail.com URL: www.dav.org	To provide veterans and veteran families the best available service assist in dealing with the veterans administration in all benefit related matters.

Equestrian Crossings Category: Education Human Services Youth Equestrian Crossings PO Box 624 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Valerie Locke, Vice President Email: backinthewoods@whidbey.net	Provide equine-related activities suitable for people regardless of age or ability, in an environment of community involvement & interaction.

Filipino American Association Of Oak Harbor Category: Human Services Service/Civic Filipino American Association Of Oak Harbor 285 NE Midway Blvd Ste 4B Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Gil Umayam Email: umayamgil@comcast.net	Our mission is to promote a closer social relationship among our members and promote the Filipino heritage through social awareness activities.

Forgotten Children's M-Bar-C Ranch Category: Human Services Parks & Recreation Youth Forgotten Children's M-Bar-C Ranch 5264 Shore Meadow Drive Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Dale Kerslake Email: admin@m-bar-c.org URL: http://www.forgottenchildrensfund.org	Provides a day of Western fun including horseback riding for groups of special needs children. Seasonal May-September. Reservations required.

Gifts From the Heart Food Bank Category: Human Services Service/Civic Gifts From the Heart Food Bank PO Box 155 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Molly Hughes, President Email: info@giftsfromtheheartfoodbank.com URL: http://giftsfromtheheartfoodbank.com	Respectfully providing food to those in need Central Whidbey residents in need.

Goosefoot Community Fund Category: Business/Economy Education Environment Historical Preservation Human Services Goosefoot Community Fund PO Box 114 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Sandra Whiting, Executive Director Email: sandy@goosefoot.org URL: http://goosefoot.org	Goosefoot Community Fund aims to build a sense of place and community, preserve rural traditions, and enhance local commerce.

Helping Hand of South Whidbey Category: Faith Based Human Services Helping Hand of South Whidbey PO Box 1521 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Rosemary Martin Email: helpinghand@whidbey.com URL: http://www.helpinghandofsouthwhidbey.org	Provides immediate financial assistance when the basic services of life and well being are in danger of being discontinued.

Hope Therapeutic Riding Program Category: Health Human Services Youth Hope Therapeutic Riding Program PO Box 334 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Marta L. Berry Email: hope@whidbey.com URL: http://www.hope-whidbey.org	Therapeutic riding to help people facing special challenges such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, MS, stroke, delays, impairments, or trauma.

Island Senior Resources Category: Health Housing Human Services Service/Civic Island Senior Resources 14594 State Route 525 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Cheryn Weiser, Executive Director Email: reception@islandseniorservices.org URL: http://www.senior-resources.org	Island Senior Resources helps seniors and adults with disabilities, their families, and caregivers sustain their independence, dignity, and thrive.

Kids First Island County Category: Human Services Youth Kids First Island County PO Box 581 Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Patti Carroll Email: info@kidsfirst-ic.org URL: http://www.kidsfirst-ic.org	Dedicated to fulfilling the unmet needs of children who are in foster care by building partnerships that link children with opportunities in Island Co

Mighty to Save Ministries Category: Faith Based Health Housing Human Services Mighty to Save Ministries PO Box 1738 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Christina Bowling, President/Director Email: info@mightytosaveministries.org URL: http://mightytosaveministries.org	Offering hope and new beginnings to young adults who want to be free from addictions by providing mentoring, disciplining, and transition assistance.

Mobile Turkey Unit of Whidbey Island Category: Human Services Service/Civic Mobile Turkey Unit of Whidbey Island 6573 Columbia Beach Drive Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Gwendine Norton, Co-President Email: gwendine@whidbey.com URL: https://www.mobileturkeyunit.com/	Provide a free, home-delivered Thanksgiving meal for people on South Whidbey Island, plus Coupeville, who would otherwise not have one.

Mother Mentors Whidbey Island Category: Education Human Services Youth Mother Mentors Whidbey Island PO Box 92 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Kat McVay, Executive Director Email: kate@whidbeymothermentors.org URL: http://www.mothermentors.org	The Mission of Mother Mentors is to nurture parents and other caregivers of young children by offering emotional and practical support.

New Leaf, Inc. Category: Human Services New Leaf, Inc. 660 S.E. Fidalgo Avenue Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Anthony A. Turpin, Board President Email: frontdesk@newleafinc.org URL: https://newleafinc.org/	New Leaf's mission is to promote independence and quality of life through employment for people with disabilities.

North Whidbey Community Harvest Category: Human Services North Whidbey Community Harvest 1090 SE Hathaway St Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Skip Pohtilla, President Email: skip@pohtilla.com URL: https://www.facebook.com/NorthWhidbeyCommunityHarvest/	Prepare & serve Whidbey residents & surrounding areas a free Thanksgiving dinner designed to build community relations & assist those in need.

North Whidbey Help House Category: Health Human Services North Whidbey Help House 1091 SE Hathaway St Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Jean Wieman, Executive Director Email: northwhidbeyhelp@yahoo.com URL: https://www.facebook.com/pg/North-Whidbey-Help-House-267618856581791/about/?ref=page_internal	Provides supplemental/emergency food, prescription vouchers, and telephone health and welfare checkups to those in need in North/Central Whidbey.

Oak Harbor Senior Center Foundation Category: Human Services Oak Harbor Senior Center Foundation 51 SE Jerome Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Liz Lange Email: llange@oakharbor.org	Supports the mission of the Oak Harbor Senior Center to empower older adults for personal independence, healthy aging, social connection, and learning

Opportunity Council Category: Human Services Opportunity Council PO Box 922 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Greg Winter, Executive Director Email: info@oppco.org URL: https://www.oppco.org/	Helps people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities.

Positively Linked Inc Category: Education Human Services Youth Positively Linked Inc 221 E Sleeper Road Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Constance Mollerstuen, Executive Director Email: info@positivelylinked.org URL: http://www.positivelylinked.org	Specialize in Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness, helping people connect with themselves and others by focusing on love, creativity & courage.

Readiness To Learn Category: Education Human Services Youth Readiness To Learn 723 Camano Ave Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Gail LaVassar, Executive Director Email: glavassar@readinesstolearn.org URL: http://www.readinesstolearn.org	Collaborates with families, schools, & community to enrich every child's readiness to learn. Our purpose is to help children succeed.

Rotary Club of Oak Harbor Category: Business/Economy Education Environment Health Historical Preservation Human Services Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Youth Rotary Club of Oak Harbor PO Box 442 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Steve Schwalbe, President Email: colschwalbe@gmail.com URL: https://ohrotary.org/	The Rotary Club provides support for city needs such as food for elementary school kids in need over weekends & high school scholarships.

Ryan's House for Youth Category: Health Housing Human Services Youth Ryan's House for Youth 19777 State Route 20 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Amber Truex, Executive Director Email: ryanshouseforyouth@gmail.com URL: https://www.ryanshouseforyouth.org/	Establish havens where at risk youth and young adults can experience unconditional love and care in a safe nurturing environment. We provide futures.

Safe Ride Home Category: Human Services Safe Ride Home PO Box 866 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Brian Grimm, President Email: info@saferidehomewhidbeyisland.com URL: http://saferidehomewhidbeyisland.com	Providing safe transportation home for members of our community, regardless of ability to pay, when they find themselves in an unsafe situation.

Small Miracles Coupeville Medical Support Fund Category: Health Human Services Small Miracles Coupeville Medical Support Fund PO Box 912 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Martha Olsen, Co-Treasurer Email: volsen@whidbey.net URL: http://www.smallmiraclescpv.com	Devoted to helping individuals in Coupeville cover medical expenses they wouldnât otherwise be able to pay.

Soroptimist International of Coupeville Category: Arts and Culture Business/Economy Education Health Human Services Service/Civic Youth Soroptimist International of Coupeville PO Box 573 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Rita Bartell Drum, President Email: sicoupeville@soroptimist.net URL: https://www.facebook.com/soroptimistinternationalofcoupeville/	Advocacy, mentoring and assistance to facilitate the Best for Women and Girls!

South Whidbey At Home Category: Human Services South Whidbey At Home PO Box 557 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Marcia Wiley, Board President Email: info@swathome.org URL: http://www.southwhidbeyathome.org	Helps older residents of South Whidbey remain in their homes and active in the community by providing access to volunteers and trusted businesses.

South Whidbey Children's Center Category: Education Human Services Youth South Whidbey Children's Center 120 6th St Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Kris Barker, Executive Director Email: swcc@whidbey.com URL: http://www.swchildrenscenter.com	SWCC provides developmentally appropriate curriculum based preschool & childcare programs in a nurturing, loving, safe and stimulating environment.

South Whidbey Good Cheer Inc Category: Human Services Service/Civic South Whidbey Good Cheer Inc PO Box 144 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Carol Squire, Executive Director Email: carol@goodcheer.org URL: http://goodcheer.org	Good Cheer been helping neighbors in need on the south end of Whidbey Island since 1962. The Food Bank is support chiefly by 2 thrift stores.

Spin Cafe Category: Human Services Spin Cafe 658 SE Bayshore Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Bob Wall, Board President Email: spincafeoh@gmail.com URL: http://www.spincafeoh.org	Service center open to all, providing free meals, vocational training, resource distribution, information and referral, and drop-in center.

Summit Assistance Dogs Category: Human Services Summit Assistance Dogs PO Box 699 Anacortes, WA 98221 Contact: Sue Meinzinger, Executive Director Email: info@summitdogs.org URL: http://www.summitdogs.org	Summit Assistance Dogs creates life-changing partnerships by providing highly-skilled mobility service dogs for people living with disabilities.

The Backyard Whidbey Category: Health Human Services Parks & Recreation Youth The Backyard Whidbey 7887 Decatur Ave Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Zach Ruggenberg, Vice President Email: thebackyardwhidbey@gmail.com URL: https://www.thebackyardwhidbey.org	Making indoor play and quality fitness available to all.

The Giraffe Heroes Project Category: Animal Welfare Arts and Culture Business/Economy Education Environment Health Housing Human Services Service/Civic Youth The Giraffe Heroes Project PO Box 759 197 Second Street Langley, WA 98260 Contact: John Graham, Director Email: graham@giraffe.org URL: http://www.giraffe.org	The GHP moves people to "stick their necks out" for the common good, and gives them tools to succeed. Our stories of heroes inspire others to act.

Toddler Learning Center Category: Education Health Human Services Service/Civic Youth Toddler Learning Center PO Box 633 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Jaemee Witmer, Development Associate Email: toddlerlc@tlcwhidbey.org URL: http://www.tlcwhidbey.org	Collaborate with families, caregivers, & community members to provide best practice early support services in a nurturing environment.

Whidbey Community Foundation Category: Animal Welfare Arts and Culture Education Environment Health Historical Preservation Housing Human Services Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Whidbey Community Foundation PO Box 1135 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Nancy Conard Email: info@whidbeyfoundation.org URL: http://www.WhidbeyFoundation.org	To improve the quality of life on Whidbey by providing support for the nonprofit sector, and assisting donors to build and preserve enduring assets.

Whidbey Homeless Coalition Category: Housing Human Services Service/Civic Whidbey Homeless Coalition PO Box 453 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Jonathan Kline, Executive Director Email: swhomelesscoalition@gmail.com URL: http://www.whidbeyhomeless.org	Making homelessness brief/rare in our community. Temporary and emergency shelter, mentoring for life home stability, advocacy, outreach.

Whidbey Island Nourishes Category: Human Services Youth Whidbey Island Nourishes PO Box 1642 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Melinda Gardiner, Program Manager Email: winourishes@whidbey.com URL: http://www.whidbeyislandnourishes.org	Dedicated to nourishing youth and others in need on South Whidbey Island by preparing and delivering no-cost, ready-to-eat meals.

Whidbey PFLAG Category: Human Services Whidbey PFLAG 5074 Mutiny Bay Road Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Janie Pulsifer, Treasurer Email: whidbeypflag@gmail.com	Support for the LGBTQ community and their allies on Whidbey Island.

Whidbey Veterans Resource Center Category: Human Services Whidbey Veterans Resource Center PO Box 85 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Chris Thorsen, Secretary Email: whidbeyvrc@gmail.com URL: http://www.whidbeyvrc.org	Connect, educate & serve veterans & their families with programs & benefits through the VA & our local volunteer organization.

Human Services