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About Us

The Whatcom Dream is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has been providing financial empowerment courses and community education since 1999. All of our classes and programs are offered for free because of generous community support. Make lasting change in Whatcom County by becoming a donor today!
 

Mission: Through financial education, we empower individuals to

achieve a higher quality of life.

 

Vision: We envision a healthy community where every individual is

accepted, valued and connected.

 

Values:

  • We believe in the inherent worth of every individual

  • We value relationship as the key to change

  • We collaborate with other agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals

  • We strive to find the gifts, dreams and resources of each individual, emphasizing their strengths as they transition to greater financial stability.

 

Strategies:

To encourage and inspire strength-based principles and strategies to board, staff, volunteers and program participants.

 

To Teach Skills Through:

  • Financial empowerment courses

  • Credit repair instruction and debt management coaching

  • Utilizing current, updated financial education materials

 

To connect people to community resources improving life stability and wellness.

 

To raise awareness of the causes and realities of Whatcom County poverty through:

Our Team

Trudy Shuravloff

Trudy Shuravloff

Executive Director

Marin Schy

Marin Schy

Bookkeeper

Anita Lemonis

Anita Lemonis

Secretary & Board Member

Chris Lang

Chris Lang

Board Member

Cheryl McCarthy

Cheryl McCarthy

Program Instructor

Kevin Stray

Kevin Stray

Operations Manager &
Program Leader

Jim Pidgeon

Jim Pidgeon

President & Board Member

Teresa Bosteter

Teresa Bosteter

Board Member

Shari Miller

Shari Miller

Board Member

John Sykes

John Sykes

Program Instructor

Jennifer Sonker

Jennifer Sonker

Communications Manager

Lydia Ahn

Lydia Ahn

Vice President & Board Member

Kelly Clemenson

Kelly Clemenson

Board Member

Megan Springer

Megan Springer

Board Member

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