Community Spotlights

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Community Spotlights

First Fed is delighted to sponsor several outstanding organizations in the communities we serve. We are featuring their stories here. This month we are celebrating North Olympic Healthcare Network, a nonprofit focusing on holistic community healthcare.

North Olympic Healthcare Network

Port Angeles, WA | nohn-pa.org (opens in a new tab) (this link will show a message before it opens)

“We have a long history with First Fed, back to when we were still Family Medicine of PA. First Fed financed the construction of our first new health center. We have our NOHN accounts with First Fed because they have always been reliable, responsive, and community-minded partners.” \

Michael Maxwell, MD, CEO. North Olympic Healthcare Network

North Olympic Healthcare Network Bio

North Olympic Healthcare Network (NOHN) is a nonprofit community health center serving residents of Clallam County and the greater Olympic Peninsula. Dedicated to making healthcare accessible for all, NOHN provides integrated services including primary care, behavioral health, dental, vision, and pharmacy support—often in one location. The organization focuses on whole-person care and works to ensure that cost is never a barrier, offering services to patients regardless of insurance status. Through community partnerships, school-based programs, and mobile clinics, NOHN helps expand access to essential healthcare while strengthening the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

Bellingham Food Bank

Bellingham, WA | BellinghamFoodBank.org (opens in a new tab) (this link will show a message before it opens)

“We couldn’t do what we do without community-based funding. The donation match from First Fed is one of the most effective and efficient ways to help our community in need. We really appreciate their support.” \

Stephanie Sission, Communications & Outreach Coordinator for the Bellingham Food Bank

Bellingham Food Bank Bio

Bellingham Food Bank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that anyone in the community has access to nutritious food. Serving residents across Bellingham and Whatcom County, the food bank provides free groceries through in-person distribution, drive-through pickups, and home delivery programs, helping families, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity. Supported by volunteers, donations, and regional partners, the organization distributes millions of pounds of food each year while working to reduce hunger and strengthen the well-being of the local community.