Young Women's Christian Association (Bellingham, Wash.)

The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Bellingham was founded in 1907 in Bellingham, Washington.

Throughout its history, the YWCA of Bellingham has provided crisis housing and other resources as part of its mission to develop empowered women and girls. The various clubs and committees of the YWCA of Bellingham focus on the economic, physical, and mental well-being of participants, while addressing concerns with issues including education, health and racism. Members met initially in the Bellingham homes of organizational leaders, until Charles X. Larrabee donated a building in honor of his wife, Frances P. Larrabee, and their daughter, Mary. Designed by architect Carl F. Gould, the building was completed in 1915, and placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1979.

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