Birchwood
LaFreniere Court

2026 Capital Campaign

A place not only to live,
but to belong

LaFreniere Court is an 18-home development in Bellingham’s Birchwood neighborhood, designed to provide permanently affordable homes for families who have long been priced out of the housing market.

These energy-efficient, two- and three-bedroom homes include townhomes and detached residences that represent a powerful promise: security, dignity, and the opportunity to put down roots.

This capital campaign will ensure that LaFreniere Court becomes not just a collection of houses, but a thriving, connected community.

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01
Quiet Phase: Launch
January 2026

Timeline

02
50% Funds Raised:
April 15, 2026

03
Public Phase: Launch
April 30, 2026

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Campaign Completion:
September 2026

Funds will support:

  • Community Pavilion 
    (foundation, utilities, and structure):
    $75,000

  • Child- and Pet-Friendly Infrastructure 
    (play areas, landscaping, equipment): $50,000

  • Secure Fencing 
    to enhance safety and sense of boundary: $50,000

  • Energy-Efficient Shared Appliances 
    (washers, dryers, dishwashers):
    $35,000

  • Place-Making & Recognition Elements (Founders Grove, memorial bench, storage):
    $30,000

  • Administration & Project Management
    (10–15%)    : to be finalized

  • Contingency 
    (price fluctuations, permitting, site prep): $10,000

Total Campaign Goal: $250,000

KulshanCLT will pursue in-kind contributions and local partnerships where possible, particularly for recognition elements, to maximize the impact of every donated dollar.

Without shared spaces, families remain isolated behind closed doors.

Without safe places to gather, children lose opportunities to play freely, neighbors miss chances to connect, and community never fully takes root.

Affordable housing alone does not guarantee belonging, though community does.

LaFreniere Court offers a rare opportunity to change this narrative.

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Donor Partnership & Recognition

Donors to the LaFreniere Court Capital Campaign will play a visible and lasting role in shaping this new neighborhood. Recognition opportunities include:

Founders Grove

Named recognition for gifts of $5,000 and above

Memorial Bench

Dedicated in honor of Bill Sterling

Digital Recognition

Website honor roll and social media acknowledgments

Pavillion Plaque

Prominent recognition for major donors

Recognition Wall

Listing of all donors contributing $250 or more

Dedication Ceremony

A ribbon-cutting will mark the campaign’s completion and welcome donors, residents, and community leaders

Will You Join Us ?

This campaign is about dignity, safety, and creating the conditions where families can thrive.

When donors invest in LaFreniere Court, they are supporting long-term stability for 18 families, and contributing to a stronger Birchwood neighborhood for generations to come.

They are helping transform affordable housing into a living, breathing community that models what’s possible when we lead with equity, care, and shared responsibility.

Together, we can ensure that LaFreniere Court becomes a place where families are not just housed, but truly home.

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