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If you are in a tight financial situation, we can help. Call or email us and we'll help you find the resources that fit your needs and help you access them.
How We Help
At Readiness to Learn, our devoted team is available to attentively hear your concerns and understand your needs. Our mission is to act as your resource, connecting you to local organizations that stand ready to provide the support you need.
Local Resources
Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund
Friends of Friends serves as a community safety net, easing the burden of unexpected medical expenses.
Friends of Friends helps with:
Visits to health professionals: Medical, Dental, Mental Health and Vision
Hospitals and laboratory bills
Prescription or over-the-counter medications
Ferry tickets and gas vouchers for treatment
Medical supplies and equipment
Email: info@fofmedicalsupportfund.org
Phone: 360-221-4535
Good Cheer Food Bank
Good Cheer works closely with schools, Island Senior Resources, and Readiness To Learn to ensure that all who need access to food on South Whidbey Island can get help. The Good Cheer food bank is located just north of Bayview Corner, and is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Food Bank location: 2812 Grimm Road (off Bayview Rd. near Bayview Corner), Langley, WA
Phone: 360-221-6454
Helping Hand of South Whidbey
Helping Hand of South Whidbey is a Christian-based charity that provides immediate financial assistance when basic services of life and well-being are in danger of being discontinued. They also make referrals to local, county or state agencies for longer-term assistance.
Helping Hand assists with:
Heating & electric bills
Rent
Mortgage payments
Home emergencies
Budgeting
Referrals to other agencies
Phone: 360-221-7777
Opportunity Council
The Opportunity Council is non-profit agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals, helping people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities.
Opportunity Council assists with:
Rent
Basic needs
Child care resources
Food / Nutrition
Home / Energy
Housing
Infants & Toddlers
Job Skills / Money management
Preschool & Education
Email: info@oppco.org
Phone: 360-679-6577 | Toll free: 800-317-5427
Whidbey Island Nourishes (W.I.N.)
Whidbey Island Nourishes partners with community organizations to help ensure that no child goes hungry, providing fresh, nutritious food year-round for children and teens. WIN also creates educational opportunities for all children to learn about food preparation and healthy eating.
Email: winourishes@whidbey.com
Phone: 360-221-7787
Contact the Family Resource Center
Location: South Whidbey Community Center, 723 Camano Ave., Langley, WA 98260
Drop-in Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 9:00 a.m.-noon, or by appointment
Phone: 360-221-6808 ext. 4321
Email: rtlfprograms@readinesstolearn.org
The Family Resource Center follows the South Whidbey School District calendar. We’re closed on school holidays.