Foster Care Awareness Month Events 2026

May is Foster Care Awareness

May 2026

No Place Like Home: Queer Housing and Belonging Panel

Collaborative event with LGBTQ+ Western, this student panel will share experiences with the housing process in our community.

Thursday, April 30th, 12 – 1:30 pm VU 735,

Lunch Provided

True North: Stories That Guide Us

Inspired by The Moth, True North is a storytelling event where tellers take the stage to share real experiences from their lives—moments of courage, change, discovery, and connection.

Wednesday, May 20th

6 pm – 7:30 pm iDiOM Theatre in downtown Bellingham.

Tickets are free!

Clothing Swap and Resource Fair

Friday, June 5th

11 am – 2 pm PAC Plaza

Stop by the resource fair to learn about campus and community resources to support students' basic needs. A clothing swap organized by the Basic Needs Hub will also be present.

Do you have clothing items to donate to the swap? Bring them to the Basic Needs Hub (VU 420) starting June 1st, or bring them to the event itself.

All of these events are intended for all participants, including those with visible or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s), please contact Jon Stubblefield or Melissa Fike at SuccessScholars@wwu.edu. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.