Chuckanut Health Foundation
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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
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]
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’›
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.
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
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.
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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 |
