Youth Prevention work gives communities the power to connect through shared efforts in creating healthy and safe environments for all. Lopez island is no different. We’ve shared previous posts about how LIFRC is leading a community work group to re-establish a Lopez Youth Prevention Coalition (since Lopez’s coalition was dissolved pre-pandemic). LIFRC’s dedicated team is […]
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We have two Energy Assistance programs that are ramping up, Project Pal and Li-heap, both are listed on our website under Household Supports. For more information, give us a call at 360-468-4117 to see if you qualify.///Tenemos dos programas de Asistencia Energética que están disponibles, Project Pal y Li-heap, ambos se enumeran en nuestro sitio
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For many families on Lopez, the holidays can bring as much worry as joy. That’s why the Lopez Island Family Resource Center looks to brighten the season through additional support. By providing food, holiday meals and organizing the cherished Spirit of Giving program, we hope to lighten the holiday load even just a tad. If
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Do you have a story to tell and a unique perspective to share about housing insecurity? We’d love to hear from you! We are teaming up with North Sound ACH and other organizations serving rural communities to support filmmaker John Riber who will be making a film about the housing challenges in rural communities. We
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LIFRC’s Gleaning Program The mission of Lopez Island Family Resource Center’s gleaning program is pretty simple: gather fruit and share it with the community. Fruit trees (and shrubs and vines) across the island fill with fruit from August through November, including heritage orchards that have been here on Lopez longer than anyone who lives here
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The LIFRC is excited to kick off another year of our After-School Programs, crafted to infuse our young learners with a mix of curiosity, hands-on creativity, and love for this island we call home. With registration now open, we’re thrilled to welcome two wonderful new team members dedicated to enriching young lives on Lopez. Meet
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Birds, Bread and Pies! ¡Aves de corral, Pan y Pasteles! LIFRC is honored to partner with the Lopez Village Market (LVM) and Community Skagit Action- WeFeedWa to provide turkey or chicken, pie, and homemade bread for your holiday table baked by Lynda Sellars & Barbara Bowen. Order today! https://shorturl.at/4WvCs Limited quantities are available. Fixed-income households with
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Skagit Legal Aid is returning to Lopez for another legal clinic! If you have questions about housing, health and financial, immigration, family, post convictions or bankruptcy, come and see us on Saturday, November 23rd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Family Resource Center. No registration required.
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We are thrilled to spotlight a generous contribution to the Lopez Food Share from Wellpoint Washington, Inc., whose support for LIFRC programs stretches back to 2017. On October 16th, we welcomed David Escame, Director of Marketing and Community Relations for Wellpoint Washington, Inc., who traveled to Lopez Island bearing a $5,000 donation. After arriving by
The Community Health Workers of Lopez have been making significant strides in cultivating well-being, specifically within the Spanish speaking community, here on Lopez. Watch this short video to see the impact their work is making. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gynhzZmuKn8
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