About Community to Community Development (C2C)
Community to Community Development is a women-led place based, grassroots organization working for a just society and healthy communities. We are committed to systemic change and to creating strategic alliances that strengthen local and global movements toward social, economic, and environmental justice. [read mission statement and values]
Raíces Culturales Aventuras de Verano
Bilingual Multi-Cultural Summer Enrichment Program
Las Aventuras de Verano is a six-week summer enrichment program for Latino farm worker youth in Whatcom County, ages 5 to 11 years. The scheduled activities begin July 11 and continue through August 20, 2008. We will gather every Friday and selected Saturdays from 10am-4pm.
Volunteer staff will provide a structured and safe space for healthy play and allow the children to grow and feel whole within themselves by gaining pride in their cultural identity and exploring the interconnectedness of all peoples in Whatcom County.
Cooperativa Jacal Has a New Greenhouse!
Cooperativa Jacal members would like to thank the Community Food Coop’s Farm Fund for their generous contribution to their farm and for helping them purchase a new greenhouse for this season. Without support from local organizations like the Farm Fund, Cooperative Jacal would not be the successful operation that it is.
Originally from traditional family farming backgrounds in the hills of Michoacan, Mexico, Roberto Bermudez and Maria Guzman have made a home in Whatcom County for their four children and worked as professional farmworkers for over fifteen years. Last year they started producing independently and founded Cooperativa Jacal as an agrarian reform cooperative working toward social, environmental, and food justice here in Whatcom County.
The farm is up and in full bloom so keep an eye out for their fresh, organic, local produce at the Bellingham Farmer’s Market, the Ferndale Farmer’s Market and in other local stores near you. We also urge all our friends to support the Farm Fund! for more information on how you can support the Farm Fund contact Jean at 360-734-8158 for more information on Cooperativa Jacal or to purchase a CSA call Erin at 360-756-2478.
Las Margaritas at Bellingham’s Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday, 10:00 - 3:00
Downtown on Railroad at Chestnut
New! Come enjoy Las Margaritas’ delicious homemade tamales every second Saturday of the month.
Come enjoy home made traditional Mexican food at Bellingham’s Farmer’s market. Now, every Saturday you can come to the market and support Las Margaritas by purchasing some of their delicious tamales, tostadas and other fresh, locally made meals! Preparing for you with love, Las Margaritas embody justice in our local food system by providing alternative cooperative methods of food preparation, organization, and support for farmworker women. Come show your support for social justice and food justice by eating delicious, nutritious, locally produced Las Margaritas meals this Saturday.
