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Creating Community

Bellingham has a very strong neighborhood network, and there are plenty of ways to connect to your neighborhood and neighbors. You can attend neighborhood meetings and serve on your Neighborhood Association Board, participate in mural projects, or join work parties to maintain parks, trails, or gardens. If you are interested in being part of your neighborhood association or want to learn more about your neighborhood, visit the City of Bellingham’s website.

INTRODUCE YOURSELF

SAY HI

Knock on their door and introduce yourself. Say ‘Hello’ or smile at your neighbors whenever you see them.

SHARE

Exchange contact information, so that you can contact each other if problems arise or if you need help.

HAVE FUN

Get involved and be friendly with your neighbors!

GET INVOLVED

LEARN

Ask about the issues affecting your community and become part of the solution.

PARTICIPATE

Join in neighborhood activities like neighborhood association meetings, picnics, clean-ups, or block watch.

HELP OUT

Offer to help your neighbors with yard work and chores. They might return the favor!

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Whatcom Volunteer Center

Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission

Bellingham Tenants Union

City of Bellingham Volunteer Boards and Commissions 

  • Moving In
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  • Your Rights
  • Repairs
  • Moving Out

Off Campus Living

Basically, we’re all you need to know about adulting.

Have Questions?

Off Campus Living Office number (360) 650-6863

Office of Student Life (360) 650-3706. 

Email us at OffCampusLiving@wwu.edu 

Check out our Off Off Campus Living, Peer Advising Program

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