EIN# 88-2477904
UBI# 604 931 118
We the people for the people.
Barrier Breakers is a seven-day-a-week outreach agency, YES we even help on Saturdays and Sundays. We understand help is still needed after 5 pm on Friday and before 8 am on Monday.
OUR STORY
Barrier Breakers Foundation (BBF) was born from a simple yet powerful idea: everyone deserves a fair shot at rebuilding their lives. Our journey began in 2022, but its roots stretch back to the Breaking Free Club at Skagit Valley College—a student-led initiative founded by formerly incarcerated students determined to support one another.
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What started as a safe space for non-traditional students soon became something more. As word spread, community members outside the college began showing up, seeking guidance and access to essential local resources. It was clear, support didn’t just belong in the classroom; it was needed everywhere.
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At the same time, Rob Preston, the club’s vice president and a WorkSource intern, saw firsthand the struggles of individuals experiencing homelessness. He realized that securing a job wasn’t enough—true self-sufficiency required access to services beyond traditional work hours, meeting people where they were, on their terms.
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And so, Barrier Breakers was created to bridge these gaps, break down barriers, and ensure that no one is left behind in their journey toward stability and independence.
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Today, Barrier Breakers continues to expand its impact, driven by the same community-first spirit that started it all. We believe in second chances, in lifting each other up, and in building a future where everyone has the resources they need to thrive.
Our Mission Statement
United We Stand
Barrier Breakers advocates for a future where our unhoused neighbors and those previously incarcerated are given the knowledge, confidence, stability, and pathways to self-sufficiency by breaking down the prejudicial barriers that made it impossible in the past.
Our Vision Statement
Seeking human kindness
From our youth to our seniors, to live in a community without barriers and prejudice of a person's past or current self. To allow them to achieve their goals with the guarantee that no one spends a night without shelter.
Core Values
Advocate
For a future where individuals—regardless of their past or present circumstances—are valued, supported, and empowered to build self-sustaining lives. From homeless and previously incarcerated youth to seniors, we foster a community where everyone is embraced with dignity and care.
Respect
We value, listen to, learn from, and appreciate each other—our clients, board, donors, and community.
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Hospitality
With open arms, empathy, and compassion, we welcome those in need of housing and support services.
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Opportunity
We create meaningful ways for donors and volunteers to make a personal impact in the lives of those seeking help.
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Support
Through food, clothing, and shelter donations, we provide tangible assistance to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We also collaborate to connect them with emergency, transitional, and permanent housing solutions.
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Collaboration
By working with other organizations and our community, we strengthen networks and fulfill our mission of building a more resilient society.
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Integrity
We uphold absolute honesty, accountability, and the highest standards of conduct in all our relationships—with clients, donors, and each other.
Barrier Breakers
Make a difference today
Barrier Breakers wants to spread our message of hope and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.