On a smoky afternoon I hopped into the car with Fishline volunteer Michael Amrich to deliver groceries to home-bound people here in the Poulsbo community. Michael’s usual partner, Ann Wilder, was out, and, since we employ the buddy system, I took advantage of this opportunity to learn more about Fishline’s Home Delivery Program. Here how […]
When these volunteers started our weekly outdoor Free Closet, you could practically predict the weather based on whether or not it was Wednesday. If it was below zero, it was Wednesday. If the wind was blowing sideways, it was Wednesday. Six months later, they have good reason to don their Hawaiian shirts! Why start an […]
We are so excited to thank the Sunderland Foundation for their $100,000 gift towards our Capital Campaign! “This is the kind of project we like to fund – it is a legacy project that will have a big impact on the North Kitsap community, helping people break out of the cycle of poverty through coordination […]
(originally printed in the North Kitsap Herald on April 14, 2017) Michael, a teenager who I thought had completed his mandated community service hours with us, was waiting in Fishline’s lobby. He told me he had 30 minutes. My heart sank. “But I thought you were finished!” I said. “What about the court deadline?” I […]
Share your love this week at Fishline! Surprise your Valentine with a gift given in your name: make a donation this week at www.northkitsapfishline.org, include a note that includes your Valentine’s name and email address we will send them an e-card letting them know that a donation was made thinking of them!