Who We Are
The D.I.S.H Foundation’s mission is to employ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our vision is to provide an opportunity for employees to have a stable and fulfilling job that not only teaches the skills they can use in the workforce, but provide dignity, independence, a sense of purpose, and hope (D.I.S.H.).
In order to do that, we offer a variety of services to help those individuals gain independence and learn the necessary job skills to experience success not only in the workforce but also within the community. Our services range from Respite, Basic Cooking Classes, Vocational Training Education & On The Job Training, to Navigating the Community Programs and Specialized Habitation. In the Spring of 2022, we negotiated space and a shipping container from the Port of Bellingham for a spot in the Container Village, aka The Portal. We partner with Our Kitchen, a coffee shop and cafe, that provides employment opportunities for individuals with IDD.
Our programs and wages for individuals with IDD are supported mostly by the community's generous donations. We invite you to be part of the change and help make a difference in our community by donating, contributing, and volunteering.
What We Do
Vocational Training Program
On-the-job training
Respite cooking classes and community engagement
Specialized Habilitation Coach
Brought to you by
The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County
Details
| (415) 758-0040 | |
| brett@dishfoundation.net | |
| Brett Evans | |
| Vice President, board member | |
| https://www.dishfoundation.net/ |
