Science of Prevention & Hope
August 24, 2025
A lot of people want to change their lives, but they are not quite sure how. They think of hope as a magic wish, or an ideal that is out of reach. In this talk, Dr. Chan Hellman shares there is both science and power in hope to help people create the change they want in life.
Whatcom Community Foundation
Whatcom Community Foundation is a charitable organization created through gifts from people who care about a particular place. Anyone can contribute any amount of money to a community foundation, which pools and builds assets to meet local needs.
Mt. Baker Community Coalition
Founded in the fall of 2017, their efforts are focused on substance use prevention and mental health promotion for the youth and families in the Mt. Baker community.
Ferndale Community Coalition
Growing Hopeful kids: The Ferndale Community Coalition engages the community to promote healthy youth development by addressing equity, safety, and substance abuse issues. Our vision is a courageous community where all young people thrive.
Blaine Schools Foundation
As a community, we can support our students and teachers to develop the future leaders and sustainability of Blaine. It takes a village and it’s time to come together – because this community, these teachers, and our children – they are worth fighting for.
Peace Arch Education Foundation
Because all children matter; all students, families, and communities have strengths; and they know best what they need.
Boys & Girls Club
For more than 78 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County have been opening doors of opportunity and preparing young people for a Great Future.
All Hands Summit
All Hands Whatcom is rooted in the belief that community building and collaboration are the essential foundations of health and well-being. We know that our best chance of addressing the opioid crisis as a community is with compassion and knowledge driving our actions.
Animals as Natural Therapy
Improving mental and behavioral health through animal-guided programs and mentorship with special an to youth and veterans in Northwest Washington.