Stories about Local Champions

The Local Champions Blog highlights some of the amazing work our community accomplishes and motivates us all to work better together. We are lucky to work with so many champions who are a model for positive behavior change and influence us to go the extra mile. Our local champions are building connections within the community every day. Filter our stories by categories listed below or browse them all. We hope you’re inspired by the local champions in our community, too! 

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Meet Cascade Cuts, the Plant Nursery You Need to Know About

Meet Cascade Cuts, the Plant Nursery You Need to Know About

Located just north of Bellingham, Cascade Cuts is a wholesale plant nursery that specializes in perennial and annual flowers, thriving food plants, and the warmth of their staff and owners. Bizu Getachew, owner and operator of Cascade Cuts, is passionate about giving...

Press Release: Celebrate Local Food During September Eat Local Month

Press Release: Celebrate Local Food During September Eat Local Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrate Local Food During September Eat Local Month July 1, 2025, Bellingham WA – Sustainable Connections is excited to celebrate September Eat Local Month, a month-long celebration of eating local food and honoring those who grow, raise,...

Our New Years Resolution: Eat Loaf-al First

Our New Years Resolution: Eat Loaf-al First

If your New Years resolutions are anything like ours, then you’ll be prioritizing LOCAL FOOD and CARBS in 2025! Northwest Washington is rich with delicious breads, pastries, and grains. Often, these grains are grown and processed right here in Washington State -...