Events & Activities

Jam on The River returned to Ferndale's Centennial Riverwalk Park on June 26–27, 2026! This free, all-ages festival brought the community together along the beautiful Nooksack River for a weekend of live music, food trucks, a beer garden, local vendors, and kids' activities.

Friday, June 26 | 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Live music and beer garden along the river.

Saturday, June 27 | 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Vendor booths, kids' activities (12–5 PM), food trucks, live music, and beer garden into the evening.

A Better Way Out had a booth at the festival — come say hi and learn more about our programs and mission!

On May 16th, our team and volunteers gathered to serve those experiencing homelessness in Downtown Bellingham. Volunteers met at 12:00 PM to prepare food together, then headed out to the Cornwall Alleys area to distribute meals and supplies directly to those in need.

A huge thank you to everyone who showed up with a compassionate heart. Your time and presence made a real difference.

A community Q&A with the Director of A Better Way Out. This was a great opportunity to learn about our mission, our programs, and how we work to support individuals in finding positive paths in life.

Attendees had the chance to:

• Ask questions about our mission
• Meet the director and our dedicated team
• Learn how to get involved in our community efforts

Who attended: Youth ages 12 and up, community members, parents & mentors, city officials, non-profits & business leaders.

Join us on April 11th as we serve those experiencing homelessness in Downtown Bellingham. Volunteers met at 12:00 PM to prepare food together, then headed out to the Cornwall Alleys area to distribute meals and supplies directly to those in need.