Year in Review: Point Roberts Circle of Care

The Point Roberts Circle of Care (PRCC) has had a remarkable year in 2024, continuing to provide vital support and services to the residents of Point Roberts, Washington. As a community-driven non-profit organization, PRCC’s mission has been to enhance the well-being of its members, particularly seniors and those in need, ensuring they have access to the support they need from friends, neighbors and family in order to stay safely in their homes.

A year ago, at this time we were collecting names of residents who were in need of some holiday cheer to receive gift certificates for food, or for a gift for a child, or to pay utility bills or other essential needs. In December 2023, over $1,500 in certificates were distributed to households that were identified by the community.  We are so appreciative of the generosity we receive each year from International Marketplace as well as all those who drop their bills and coins in the collection jars at Kora’s, Nielson’s and the Point Fuel and Pantry.

In February, we welcomed back to the board of trustees one of our original founders,  Dina Boykiw. Our longstanding president of the board of trustees, Galen Wood, retired from that role in order the take the helm of the Salish Sea House steering committee.  Chris Cameron has taken up the mantle and is now our intrepid leader.

In the spring, PRCC trustees solidified an agreement with Whatcom County Transit authority to act as the fiduciary recipient of a van SUV and the funds to operate a community shuttle service. The Raven is now scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays for travel to and from Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, etc carrying passengers to doctor and dentist appointments, physical therapy sessions, and errands. The program also provides after school rides for numerous youth who attend school in Blaine as well as being available to residents for local transit needs.  You can book a reservation or acquire more information by leaving a message on 360/788-9473 or by emailing on prtheraven@gmail.com.

In September, PRCC hosted the eighth annual Apple Harvest Festival which included apple cider pressing, a fabulous dance soiree, and old-fashioned family bingo. We hope you will join us in 2025 for this fun, wholesome event.

In the Fall, Salish Sea House became its own 501c3. The board and steering committee

are diligently identifying a location, raising seed money and continuing to partner with

The Green House Project to build the first of three Adult Family Homes in Point Roberts.

Also in the fall, PRCC trustees authorized the formation of a bereavement committee which is planning to provide services, support and referrals to families who experience a loss.

In the last year, PRCC trustees, in collaboration with individual community members, have volunteered hundreds of hours providing care, expertise, labor, meals, rides, durable medical equipment, referrals and support to our community.

If you have skills or expertise that you’d like to share with your community and have an interest in joining us on the board, as a bereavement committee member or volunteer, please write to us at prcircleofcare@gmail.com. All our financial statements and meeting minutes can be found on our website (though currently under revision) at prcircleofcare.com.

We are grateful for your continuing support.