“It has been so wonderful and has made a big difference for me to get a place of my own. When we were living in my car, no one would help us – not even friends or family. You were the only people who stepped up to help. This would not have been possible if not for you.”
— Sharing Our Homes guest, mother
Sharing Our Homes
As a coalition, we are in a unique position to harness the gifts of our members and build a small housing program to help our community meet an unmet need.
Working Together Toward Success
Interfaith Homes
As a Coalition, Interfaith has rehabilitated nine homes in Whatcom County for the purpose of meeting unmet housing need: A fourplex, a single-family home called Little House, Jeff’s House, and a triplex called Our House in Ferndale.
Interfaith’s move into housing for families began in 1993, when we purchased a single-family house on a large lot in Bellingham and built a four-unit apartment building to fill a need for transitional housing. Transitional housing is medium-term housing, with an average stay of about one year. Some families may move on to longer-term housing, called supportive housing, which serves families who need additional time and support.
As we have evolved, we recognize the need for affordable, stable housing for families in need. Today, our housing program is dedicated to filling this gap. Today, we have transitioned to professional property management offered by RJR Property Management 360 671-7677. If you are low income and in need of housing, please contact them directly.
Interfaith saved me. Having a home of our own was huge. I’ve always been a together, organized person, but things happen. People can be brought down. The help I got was key. It was God’s hand in things. Living here has brought faith to my life. —Interfaith Housing guest
Need Help?
Families experiencing homelessness are referred to Interfaith Coalition through local agencies. If your family or a family you know is battling homelessness in Whatcom County, contact Opportunity Council’s Whatcom Homeless Service Center to take the first step toward finding housing.