Rooted in our immigrant families. Open to the evolving needs of our community.
Resolana is a community-rooted initiative growing out of the Whatcom County Immigration Summit and Community Immigration Task Force Initiative. Its name comes from the Spanish word resolana, a warm, sunlit place sheltered from the wind and other elements, where people can gather, share stories, exchange knowledge, and find connection. It reflects the spirit of our work: creating spaces where people come together, feel a sense of safety and belonging, build relationships, and where the strengths and wisdom already present in our communities are recognized and valued.
Strengthening the relationships, resources, and systems that support our immigrant families.
Through the Immigration Summits and Community Immigration Task Force, we bring together organizations, schools, healthcare providers, legal services, government agencies, and community partners to share accurate information, strengthen collaboration, and coordinate meaningful responses to the needs of immigrant families.
What began as a local effort has grown into a network of more than 200 community partners from Whatcom County and beyond, with participation from neighboring counties and other parts of Washington State. These gatherings create opportunities for organizations to learn from one another, build trusted relationships, reduce duplication, and work together on solutions that no single organization could accomplish alone.
Resolana also brings together community-based projects that respond to the different needs of our families, including the Immigrant Family Direct Support Fund, Food Pantry Access Project for immigrant ELL students, Multilingual Translation Headset Access Project, Mexican Consulate Mobile Services Project, Community Outreach and Trust Building Project, and the Community Partner Resource Directory Project.
Your support helps sustain the coordination, relationships, gatherings, and direct resources that make this work possible. It allows us to identify and address barriers, strengthen community preparedness, respond when needs arise, and build lasting relationships, resources, and systems that support our immigrant families.
Together, we can continue to gather, share, restore, and build a more connected and supported community.
Learn more at resolana-nw.org