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:
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We believe in the inherent worth of every individual
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We value relationship as the key to change
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We collaborate with other agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals
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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:
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Financial empowerment courses
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Credit repair instruction and debt management coaching
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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:
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Facilitate community wide events such as the Poverty Simulation
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Providing “hand-up” incentives to our participants and community partner organizations
Our Team
Trudy Shuravloff
Executive Director
Marin Schy
Bookkeeper
Anita Lemonis
Secretary & Board Member
Chris Lang
Board Member
Cheryl McCarthy
Program Instructor
Kevin Stray
Operations Manager &
Program Leader
Jim Pidgeon
President & Board Member
Teresa Bosteter
Board Member
Shari Miller
Board Member
John Sykes
Program Instructor
Jennifer Sonker
Communications Manager
Lydia Ahn
Vice President & Board Member
Kelly Clemenson
Board Member
Megan Springer
Board Member