Whatcom Asset Building Coalition

We know that employment is one of the critical pathways to building assets and financial stability. Check out the next session of Job Club, a place for job seekers to work together and share stories, knowledge, and resources while also learning job search skills, tips and tricks from experts, and getting personalized support.

Looking for a new job? Build confidence and sharpen your skills at Opportunity Council Employment Team’s Job Club! Meet us at WorkSource Whatcom (101 Prospect Street) for seven sessions, starting this Thursday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Job Club is a great chance to connect with others in a group setting while working on resumes, cover letters, interview skills, overcoming job search challenges and more. Register at nwc-connect.org and select “Contact us - Job Seekers” to apply.

Are you interested in homeownership but don't know where to start? We've added resources for first time home buyers to our website, including the Washington Homeownership Resource Center (WHRC), Kulshan Community Land Trust, and more. Organizations like these can provide homebuyer education classes, pre-purchase counseling, or information on home repair. Visit the link below to learn more.

Homeownership - Whatcom Asset Building Coalition Homeownership Thinking about buying a house but not sure where to start? Getting into your own home is a big step, but if you follow some trusted guidance you can make the process much easier and step over the threshold into your new home that much sooner. Urban

The Forum is an annual event that brings together financial institutions, local and state government, nonprofit organizations, regulators and educators to learn and engage around intersectional topics impacting unbanked and underbanked communities. The forum is just two weeks away! Join us on October 24th and 25th at as we explore what it means for all Washingtonians to achieve and ! bit.ly/BOWA-2024