Since 1907, YWCA Bellingham has offered safe housing for women. Their emergency housing, permanent supportive housing, and senior housing programs are available for single adult women in Whatcom County. These programs are supported through a combination of resident program fees, grants from public and private sources, and other community contributions.

Women come to YWCA for many different reasons, but the goal for each is the same: YWCA Bellingham aims to give women a safe, supportive place to stay while connecting them with the appropriate resources they need to ultimately become self-supporting. The YWCA Larrabee Residence Program provides housing for more than 40 women in their historic landmark building at Forest and Maple Streets in Bellingham.

Rose Haven is a day shelter and community center providing resources, emotional support, and community connections to more than 4,000 women, children, and marginalized genders experiencing homelessness and poverty each year. As a low-barrier shelter, they provide access to basic needs, such as a safe mailing address, food, supplies, showers, and laundry paired with long-term empowerment activities including one-on-one advocacy, support groups, financial assistance, and more. Their vision is "a community where everyone has safety, stability, love, health, and home", and items donated by Ridwell members help Rose Haven fulfill it.