Kulshan Community Land Trust

10/19/2026

26 new homes. A new five-year plan. And a whole lot to talk about!

Join us this Saturday for KulshanCLT’s Annual Meeting: a morning of connection, celebration, and looking ahead.

We’ll celebrate the people and partnerships behind 26 new homes in 2026, share the accomplishments and challenges that shaped our year, and introduce our brand-new strategic plan.

Then it’s your turn! Share your ideas about what success should look like as we build the future of permanently affordable homeownership in Whatcom County.

☕ Enjoy a light breakfast and catch up with members, homeowners, supporters, and friends. New to KulshanCLT? You’re welcome, too!

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕙 10 a.m.–noon
📍 Squalicum Boathouse
2600 N Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham

Free and open to everyone. No RSVP required. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and your ideas.

10/16/2026

Lettuce help our neighbors put down roots!

Tomorrow (Saturday), your grocery list has a little extra goodness:
Coffee
Apples
Something cheesy
And a little love for affordable homes

On Saturday, October 17, shop either Community Food Co-op location and 2% of the day’s sales will support KulshanCLT and permanently affordable homeownership in Whatcom County!

🕖 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
📍 Downtown: 1220 N Forest St., Bellingham
📍 Cordata: 315 Westerly Rd., Bellingham

A big, grocery-bag-sized THANK YOU to Community Food Co-op for helping our community grow!

Bring your list. Tell a friend. Don’t forget the treats. 🍪

Details: https://communityfood.coop/community-shopping-days/

Our Community Shopping Days program supports local organizations by donating 2% of sales to a featured group.

10/15/2026

It’s today! Housing Week is coming to Birchwood, and it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Come tour LaFreniere Court this afternoon and see what permanently affordable, net-zero housing looks like up close. Enjoy guided tours from KulshanCLT Executive Director Rose Lathrop and [bundle] Founder and Lead Architect Dan Welch. Meet great people and learn how the community land trust model is changing what’s possible for Bellingham residents.

📅 Today, October 15 | 3:30–5:30 pm
📍 2912 Birchwood Ave, Bellingham
🅿️ Parking at Birchwood Elementary | 3200 Pinewood Ave
Free and open to all!

RSVP: givebutter.com/housingweekthurs

Sustainable Connections [bundle]

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

We’re grateful to have champions like Representative Joe Timmons and Representative Alicia Rule in our corner.

At the LaFreniere Court ribbon cutting, Rep. Timmons spoke about his work to protect renters from rising costs before welcoming our newest homeowners to LaFreniere Court. That moment said everything about why this work matters.

There’s more to come. Thanks in part to the advocacy of leaders like these, the State of Washington has committed $8 million to Thornton Village, our 46-home permanently affordable neighborhood in Ferndale. That investment leverages more than $10 million in additional funding from local government, private sources, and philanthropic partners.

In Ferndale, home prices have more than doubled since 2018, now exceeding $650,000. Fewer than one in five households can afford a median-priced home. Thornton Village will help local families find stability, and it will keep homes affordable for every family that follows.

This is what public investment done right looks like. Thank you, Rep. Timmons and Rep. Rule, for fighting for it.

10/08/2026

Clean laundry. Clean dishes. And a fresh, clean start for new homeowners!

Thanks to a $10,000 gift from Peoples Bank (WA), every home at LaFreniere Court has been equipped with energy-efficient washers, dryers, and dishwashers.

“Kulshan Community Land Trust’s work is creating meaningful opportunities for homeownership in Whatcom County, and we’re proud to support Birchwood LaFreniere Court through a contribution that will help future homeowners benefit from energy-efficient appliances and lower household costs,” said Lisa Hefter, Peoples Bank Chief Operating Officer.

Want to see these 18 beautiful, permanently affordable homes for yourself? Come tour LaFreniere Court during Housing Week!
📅 Thursday, October 15 | 3:30–5:30 pm
📍 2912 Birchwood Ave, Bellingham
Free and open to all — register below!
https://givebutter.com/housingweekthurs

Thank you, Peoples Bank, and to the many sponsors, funders, and donors who helped us cross the finish line! We appreciate your investment in homes, families, and a stronger Whatcom County!
To learn more about Peoples Bank’s community giving programs, visit https://www.peoplesbank-wa.com/giving.

10/05/2026

What if your grocery list could include affordable housing?

On Saturday, October 17, when you shop at the Bellingham Community Food Co-op, you can help local families put down roots.

🥕 Stock the fridge
☕ Grab a coffee
🍎 Pick up the good stuff
🏡 Build affordable homes

2% of every purchase supports KulshanCLT. No extra donation, no special checkout code. Just shop!

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 7 am–9 pm
📍 Both Co-op locations: Forest Street + Cordata

Community Food Co-op

10/01/2026

Close your eyes for a moment, and imagine this: What if affordable housing could also be beautiful, sustainable, and deeply connected to community?

Come explore LaFreniere Court on Thursday, October 15, from 3:30–5:30 pm for a guided tour of KulshanCLT’s newest community in Birchwood.

See our net-zero homes, learn how permanent affordability, sustainable design, and food security come together, and discover the community land trust model behind it all.

Free and open to all!

📍 LaFreniere Court, 2912 Birchwood Ave.
🅿️ Parking at Birchwood Elementary, 3200 Pinewood Ave.
🎟️ RSVP: givebutter.com/housingweekthurs

Hosted by Sustainable Connections as part of Housing Week. Sustainable Connections [bundle] Ecotech Solar

09/30/2026

At the LaFreniere Court ribbon cutting, Mayor Kim Lund asked a question we're still thinking about: "Why wouldn't we want to do this everywhere?"

It took a lot to get to this day, and she's right. Let's not stop here. Thank you, Mayor Lund, for showing up and for pushing us forward.

City of Bellingham, Washington - Government

09/25/2026

Last Saturday, 18 families came home to LaFreniere Court, and the celebration is still going.

Stay tuned. The best stories are just beginning.