Chuckanut Health Foundation

Chuckanut Health Foundation We are working to build a community where every child gets a healthy start and every person receives To read more about our values, scroll down.

Our core strategic priority areas are:

Aging Well - focusing on making sure older adults and seniors are cared for and can live well in Whatcom County. Every Child Initiative - really honing in on how we make sure every child gets a healthy start and how we can sustainably support and finance those investments in families and the critical early years of a child's life. Youth Mental Health (Todd M

cClure Initiative) - addressing the rising incidence of anxiety and depression in our youth. Health Equity - building Whatcom County's Racial Equity Commission to address race-based differences in our health outcomes across all of our systems. We do this work with optimism, responsibility, and in relationship. To get involved, send us a message or visit us at www.chuckanuthealthfoundation.org to learn more!

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These are our values and how we are committed to operating in our community. Optimism: Change is possible, We believe we make a difference and can do better. We make an active choice in each situation to look at what is possible and how we can have a meaningful impact. Relational: We collaborate as we seek solutions. We value every individual. We live and function as a community and we believe we cannot accomplish what we want alone, transparency is required. If everyone participates, we create a strong foundation for success. Responsibility: We do what we say we will do. You can count on us to follow through and deliver. We anticipate needs, organize around them and make adjustments as we address them. We do our due diligence. We are dependable, accountable and responsive.

05/10/2026

Applications for our scholarships close in just 3 weeks. đź’š

“Receiving this scholarship was a huge thing to me… It also made me feel like I have people backing me up. I’m not by myself.”

Hearing directly from one of our Judy Ziels Memorial Scholarship recipients is a powerful reminder of how community support can help students continue pursuing their passion for caring for others.

If you’re pursuing a future in nursing, behavioral health, early learning, or community health, we encourage you to apply before the May 31 deadline.

Available scholarships include:
• Judy Ziels Memorial Scholarship
• Lois Jean Roberts Nursing Scholarship
• Dr. Susan Holstine Behavioral Health Professions Scholarship
• Dr. Chao-ying & Sue Wu Early Learning Scholarship

Learn more and apply:
www.chuckanuthealthfoundation.org/scholarships

Questions? Email [email protected]

Scholarship applications are officially open! 💚If you’re pursuing a path in nursing, behavioral health, early learning, ...
04/16/2026

Scholarship applications are officially open! đź’š

If you’re pursuing a path in nursing, behavioral health, early learning, or community health, this is your chance to receive support as you continue your education and impact our community.

Applications are open now through May 31.

Explore the available scholarships and apply through the link in our bio or on our website.

Know someone who should apply? Share this with them ✨

Join us for an evening of connection, laughter, and community as we celebrate Judy Ziels and the impact she had on so ma...
04/14/2026

Join us for an evening of connection, laughter, and community as we celebrate Judy Ziels and the impact she had on so many.

This gathering is all about coming together, sharing stories, and spending time with both familiar and new faces.

We’ll also be supporting the Judy Ziels Memorial Scholarship, helping future public health nurses show up for their communities with care and commitment.

đź“… Thursday, April 23
đź•  5:30 PM
📍 Beach Cat Brewing – South Paw

This is a casual, no-host happy hour. Come as you are, bring a friend, and stay as long as you’d like.

If you can’t make it, you can still support the scholarship through the RSVP link: https://chuckanuthealthfoundation.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27308

We hope to see you there đź’›

Scholarships are opening soon! 💚If you’re pursuing a career in nursing, behavioral health, early learning, or public hea...
04/09/2026

Scholarships are opening soon! đź’š

If you’re pursuing a career in nursing, behavioral health, early learning, or public health, this could be an opportunity to support your path and your impact in our community.

Applications open April 15th and close May 31st, 2026.

We believe in investing in people who care deeply about the health and wellbeing of others, especially those committed to serving Whatcom County.

Learn more and apply through the link in our bio or visit our website.

Know someone who should apply? Share this with them ✨

Have you gotten BINGO yet? There’s still time to join our Community of Care. 💗Over the past few months, we’ve seen small...
04/06/2026

Have you gotten BINGO yet? There’s still time to join our Community of Care. 💗

Over the past few months, we’ve seen small acts of kindness, connection, and courage ripple across Whatcom County. And there’s more to come.

Complete your Care Bingo card and share it with us by April 17 for an invitation to a community celebration in May.

Post your card, tag us, or email it to [email protected]

Every act matters. Every connection counts.
We can’t wait to see how you show up for care.

04/04/2026

There’s a decision in front of Whatcom County right now about the future of our jail.

And while it may sound like a single project, it carries much more with it. It reflects how we choose to care for people, how we support those in crisis, and what we believe public safety should look like.

Moments like this don’t come around often.

If you’ve been waiting for a time to get involved, this is one of them.

👉 Show up to the meetings listed at the end of this video�👉 Be part of the conversation

This is who runs the office. đź’›From baby photos to building programs, sharing stories, and supporting our community, this...
03/26/2026

This is who runs the office. đź’›

From baby photos to building programs, sharing stories, and supporting our community, this is the team behind the work.

Every role looks different, but it all comes back to the same thing: care, connection, and showing up for Whatcom County.

03/19/2026

What started as “please don’t make me play pickleball on camera”… turned into something much bigger 💛

Through the Pickled Pink and Movember tournaments, Armory Pickleball and this incredible community raised $2,000 for the Laurendeau Cancer Care Fund.

That support can help cover MRI bills, copays, groceries, or even gas to get to treatment. Real support, for real people, right here in Whatcom County.

We’re so grateful to Armory Pickleball and every player who showed up, shared their stories, and made this possible.

đź’— Learn more or donate at the link in our bio!

Cancer treatment is physically exhausting. It should not also mean losing your housing, draining your savings, or choosi...
03/17/2026

Cancer treatment is physically exhausting. It should not also mean losing your housing, draining your savings, or choosing between groceries and gas to chemotherapy.

Through the Laurendeau Cancer Fund, Chuckanut Health Foundation provides short-term financial assistance to Whatcom County residents in active treatment. Support may include help with transportation to care, rent or utility support, groceries, and insurance co-pays when costs become overwhelming.

CHF Board Member Dr. Kenneth Bachenberg recently shared a reflection on what he sees while reviewing applications for this fund. His full blog post explores the widening gap between income, public assistance eligibility, and the real cost of living in our community.

At one time, the Laurendeau Cancer Fund held $500,000. Today, less than $50,000 remains.

If you are able, please consider supporting local families facing cancer by donating through the link in our bio. You can also learn more about how the fund works on our website.

To read Dr. Bachenberg’s full reflection, visit his LinkedIn page and look for the post titled “Cancer Care Is a Canary in Our Healthcare System.”

🧡 Together, we can ensure a cancer diagnosis does not become a financial collapse.

Join us this Valentine’s season in Acts of Community Care. 💗At CHF, we believe care, belonging, and civic engagement are...
02/14/2026

Join us this Valentine’s season in Acts of Community Care. 💗

At CHF, we believe care, belonging, and civic engagement are at the heart of community health. The more we connect and practice small acts of care, the stronger and healthier our community becomes.

This Valentine’s Day, we invite you to put love into action. Never underestimate the power of kindness.

How to Participate
âś…Complete as many Care Bingo squares as you can.
📧Share your card on Instagram or Facebook and tag us, or email a photo to [email protected]
📸Submit your photo by April 17 and receive an invitation to a celebration in May honoring CARE in our community.

We can’t wait to see how you show up for care. 💜

02/10/2026

What can you do this week to help promote living kidney donation?

is a Whatcom County resident who recently donated his kidney, and as he moves into the quieter phase of recovery, he wants to shift the focus outward.

Here are a couple ideas he suggested to get you started in promoting living kidney donation:
• Bring it up in conversation. Even a casual mention can make a difference. "Did you know you don’t have to be a match to donate a kidney for someone you care about? The voucher program makes that possible."

• Support the behind-the-scenes work that makes this advocacy possible. A monthly donation to Chuckanut Health Foundation helps sustain living kidney donation efforts alongside youth mental health, aging well, health equity, op**te response, and more across Whatcom County.

What’s one small thing you could do this week?
Share it in the comments!

Address

1500 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 201/PO Box 5641
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(360) 671-3349

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