This school year was another huge year of growth for our organization and specifically for ourFood Backpack Program. It marks the completion of 5 years of feeding kids on the weekends.We have seen this program grow from 352 kiddos in June of 2021, to 468 last June, to 755this month, a 61% increase year over year, and 115% growth in … Read More
Why Do You Choose to Volunteer?
Amanda Rennie says… I found out about Wildbird Charity through my work where I met Executive Director Phill Esau and co-founder Mike Mulder. When I have assisted these two they would talk about this fun program that they put together and how they were always looking for new helpers! I think what they have put together is incredible and I … Read More
Why Do You Choose to Volunteer?
Patricia Villhauer says… I heard of Wildbird Charity through a fellow Rotarian. I invited Executive Director, Phill Esau to come to our club – the Pacific Northwest Passport Club to give a presentation. The Wildbird Backpack Program is a much needed service for Whatcom County Schools that have asked for assistance – especially during these trying times. The most rewarding … Read More
Why Do You Choose to Volunteer?
Cherish Dinwiddie says… I was introduced to the founders of Wildbird Charity by my grandfather, Bob Gist. He took me to one of their yearly meetings after I’d been expressing to him how I’d been longing for a way to help those in need, and it was exactly what I had been looking for! I even cried in front of … Read More