For Less than a Cup of Coffee…
Welcome to the launch of A1ANDALL, an extension of our deeply-rooted commitment to giving back to the community. This new platform reflects our dedication to funnel our cooperative's success back into the neighborhoods that have nurtured and supported us.
Our worker-owned cooperative has pledged to allocate 10% of our annual Net Income before taxes to ignite positive change within Bellingham and Whatcom County. But you can also help, for less than what it costs to buy a cup of coffee.
Our Current Project in the Birchwood Neighborhood
For the last seven years, the Birchwood neighborhood here in Bellingham - home to about 10,000 people - has not had easy access to nutritious foods since Alberston’s closed, which was the only local grocery store.
With no other supermarkets nearby, a group of neighbors and allies formed the Birchwood Food Desert Fighters. As the main food source now for many in the neighborhood, the Birchwood Food Desert Fighters give away between 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of food every Saturday, but even then their efforts can’t meet the full demand.
To help with this, A1DesignBuild through our nonprofit A1andAll has donated a number of food pantry boxes throughout Birchwood to help collect food and other donated items. These have since fallen into disrepair, and new metal boxes are being designed and will be placed in the neighborhood this summer 2024. But we need your help.
Amount Raised to Date: $2494
Amount Still Needed: $1006
Please add anything you can by donating below. For the price of a cup of coffee, you can truly make a difference for those in need in our own community.
After You Donate, Read This
Stay tuned to this space for regular updates and heartfelt accounts of how your support is making a difference. What we’ll share:
Latest Initiatives: Find out about our current projects and how they are benefiting those in need.
Success Stories: Read powerful accounts of how contributions are changing lives and strengthening our community. For a breakdown of past projects that have impacted our community, visit us here.
Events: Get information on upcoming fundraisers and events that you can participate in or support.
Get Involved
Your support is instrumental to the success of our charitable work. Here's how you can help:
Donate: Every penny contributes to good works. Your donation can be a catalyst for profound change, and we’ll provide you with a report on what that change was. No fluff, just results.
Spread the Word: Share our mission with friends and colleagues. Awareness is key to our collective success.
Volunteer: Join our passionate team of volunteers in various community projects.
Share Ideas: Have a cause you think we should be involved in? Let us know!
Contact Us
For inquiries, partnerships, or more information on how to contribute, please contact us at A1andAll@a1designbuild.coop or visit us at our main office. We’re open to one and all.
Together, we can create a legacy of kindness and build a stronger, more resilient Bellingham and Whatcom County. Join us in making a difference—one project, one donation, one volunteer hour at a time. Thank you for being the change that drives our collective journey forward.