We’re grateful to see safer, more supportive resources expanding in our city. The City of Bellingham recently launched an important new initiative to protect community members who experience bias, harassment, or violence: the Safe Place™ Program. We’re thrilled to share that The BQC Center is an approved Safe Place.

The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) presented Michelle Harmeier and Bellingham Queer Collective with their 2023 Peace Builder Award for Inclusion "for their dedication to build a welcoming LGTBQ+ community, creating a sense of inclusion and safety."