Opportunity Council

We’re so grateful to VECA Electric & Technologies for holding a golf tournament to help people in need! Our hearts are full from seeing folks in our community step up to help each other. ? ?? ?

Like a good neighbor, Pel Meni (and so many other local businesses) are there! ?????? Cards hand-drawn by the people they're helping are one way we like to thank the restaurants and local businesses that help make the OC world go 'round.

Last week we celebrated the opening of the Island County Opportunity Council Veteran's Center! This vital hub provides crucial support to veterans facing homelessness, job challenges, and more. Through our Veterans Services programs, we assist with housing costs and connect Veterans to essential resources, including employment support and VA benefits. Thank you Christopher, Ross, Chris+the Brothers in Arms Motorcycle Club, and Greg for speaking at the celebration and sharing the importance of this new welcoming space.

Hey, LinkedIn Land, we need your help! We know that babies and little ones thrive when their caregivers are at their best and able to meet their needs. That's why one service of the Opportunity Council Quality Child Care team is to pair up families, teachers, and other early childhood professionals with licensed mental health clinicians to make sure everyone has the skills and resources they need to prevent and manage mental health challenges that can impact children's brain development. It's a vital service and one that needs just the right person with just the right skill set that children and families need.? ? So help us spread the word! Shout it from the rooftops that we're hiring an infant/early childhood mental health consultant! (Or maybe just share this post and link with your network). Most important, if you know someone who has a passion for mental health and who lights up watching children and caregivers grow, learn, and bond, send them our way! https://lnkd.in/gxUzpNHg

Congrats to Jake, manager of the Building Performance Center, for getting featured by the Building Performance Association! Thanks for the work you do to help homeowners save money and look out for the environment.

Hey, LinkedIn Land, we need your help! We know that babies and little ones thrive when their caregivers are at their best and able to meet their needs. That's why one service of the Opportunity Council Quality Child Care team is to pair up families, teachers, and other early childhood professionals with licensed mental health clinicians to make sure everyone has the skills and resources they need to prevent and manage mental health challenges that can impact children's brain development. It's a vital service and one that needs just the right person with just the right skill set that children and families need.? ? So help us spread the word! Shout it from the rooftops that we're hiring an infant/early childhood mental health consultant! (Or maybe just share this post and link with your network). Most important, if you know someone who has a passion for mental health and who lights up watching children and caregivers grow, learn, and bond, send them our way! https://lnkd.in/gxUzpNHg

It means a lot to us to bring Ideal Option's important work to rural Whatcom County, where we've partnered with them to create a clinic at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center. Love to see the partnership in the news! Be sure to check out the video from The Bellingham Herald to hear from EWRRC manager Kelly Vogel: https://lnkd.in/gYHMwrud

?Cómo andamos, gente? Estamos buscando a alguien que pueda hablar y leer en inglés y espa?ol y que tenga un deseo por ayudar a su comunidad. The Bilingual Information & Referral Specialist is Opportunity Council’s point of entry into Opportunity Council programs, delivers basic needs services and resources, and acts as the contact for community members, human services partners, and internal departments. This position supports lobby and site operations, coordinates communications across client service sites, and provides main reception telephone service and front desk and window services. Does that sound like you? ?Aplica hoy y ayuda a cerrar la brecha entre culturas! ???????https://lnkd.in/g6GYj76h

?? Bringing Fresh Air and Comfort to Homes: Weatherization Plus Health ?? Home should be our sanctuary—a place of warmth and safety, shielded from the storms outside. Yet, too often, homes can become a source of stress and health issues. That’s why Opportunity Council is thrilled to offer the Weatherization Plus Health program, designed to make homes healthier and more energy-efficient. Weatherization improvements can focus on: - Adding insulation to keep your home cozy year-round - Blocking drafts and fixing leaks - Ensuring efficient heating systems to lower energy costs While health improvements include: - Upgrading ventilation to improve air quality - Removing pests and hazardous materials - Addressing moisture issues to prevent mold ?? Impacting Our Community Our Weatherization Plus Health program not only helps individual families but also supports broader community goals by improving housing quality, creating local jobs, and enhancing overall public health. Together, we're building healthier, happier communities—one home at a time. Check out today's blog for more information at ??? #OpportunityCouncil #WeatherizationPlusHealth #CommunityImpact #HealthyHomes #HomeImprovement #Weatherization #CommunityAction

Can you spot all the cats in the 2nd and 5th photos? Working at Permanent Supporting Housing facilities like 22 North is hard work, but hanging out with kitties sweetens the deal! We’re so grateful to NEKO: A Cat Cafe for rewarding 22 North staff with a free private session.?