Support YOUR Downtown This Holiday Season

In 2024, our award-winning events and multimedia marketing campaign reached over 5M eyes and ears, encouraging locals to rediscover Downtown and energizing small businesses. Here are some highlights of our impact using donor dollars:

Downtown Sounds 20th Anniversary: A record-breaking 26K attendees enjoyed free music and community spirit.

Flowers Bring Joy: 40+ baskets of vibrant blooms adorned our streets from April to November.

Graffiti Abatement: Over 2K graffiti pieces removed, keeping Downtown clean with City and Police support.

Micro Grants Making a Big Difference:

  • Community Activation Grants: Supported over 12 summer events like silent discos and makers markets.

  • Storefront Improvement Grants: Helped six businesses refresh signage and entryways.

  • Holiday Window Grants: Enabled 30 businesses to create festive displays.

  • Busking Grants: Funded local musicians during First Fridays, expanding Downtown’s cultural impact.

As we celebrate these milestones, we’re also planning ahead. In 2025, we’ll launch a three-year strategic plan to envision a bold and inclusive future. Every dollar you give—$50, $100, or $500—helps us dream bigger and invest in Downtown Bellingham’s bright legacy.

Give A Little, Get A Lot Each Month As An INSIDER

Want to support the work of the Downtown Bellingham Partnership and get access to exclusive deals at your favorite Downtown businesses? Join our monthly INSIDER program to unlock member-only deals and special perks at our events, all while supporting good works in the city center.



The Downtown Bellingham Association (doing business as the Downtown Bellingham Partnership) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID 31-1762690). Ask your tax advisor if you donation is deductible as a charitable contribution for tax purposes. This organization is currently registered with the Washington State Charities Program as required by law (Registration Number 36628). Additional information can be obtained from the Secretary of State’s office at www.sos.wa.gov/charities or 1-800-332-4483.