Our Mission
North Whidbey Hearts & Hammers hosts an Annual Workday built on one simple idea: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Each year, volunteers come together to repair homes for those who are physically or financially unable to do the work themselves—strengthening our community one home at a time.
Workday May 16, 2026
Save the Date! Our 2025 Workday is happening on Saturday, May 16th, 2026—a day when neighbors come together to lift each other up. Mark your calendars and join us! Whether you’d like to volunteer your time, make a donation, or know someone in need of home repair assistance, you can sign up below and be part of something truly life-changing.
Join us and Make a Diffrence
Join 150+ volunteers this year! Meet new friends, make a difference, and help neighbors live safely at home. Together, we’re neighbors helping neighbors.
Your Dollars make a Difference
Every dollar makes a difference. 90% of your gift goes directly to building materials for home repairs. With no paid staff—just neighbors helping neighbors—your support keeps our community strong.
Let us Help You
Need home repairs? If you’re a homeowner in the 98277 zip code, apply now for our Homeowner Assistance Program. Applications open until March 15, 2026.
Homeowners Application
We are still accepting application. The plan it to accept application until February 29th. We may close applications early due to the number received.
Requirements:
- Must live on North Whidbey. (our service are is defined by the Oak Harbor School District boundaries)
- Must own your home.
- Must have a financial need.
There are three Hearts & Hammers organizations here on Whidbey Island. If you do not live in the Oak Harbor School District. (North of Penn Cove) please check with:
- Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers - Helps homeowners living in the Coupeville School District
- South Whidbey Hearts and Hammers - Helps homeowners living in the South Whidbey School District Area.
How the Application Process Works:
Apply Online: Submit your application using the link below.
Phone Call: We’ll contact you to review your information and answer questions.
Home Visit: A volunteer will visit your home to see the repairs needed and confirm they fit within the scope of a one-day project.
Selection: We will choose 15 homeowners for Workday projects. By April 30th, all applicants will receive a letter letting them know if they’ve been accepted.
Planning Visit: Accepted homeowners will get a second visit from their House Captain to create a detailed plan and list of needed materials.
Workday: On Workday, volunteers arrive around 9:00 AM and work on priority repairs until finished or until 4:30 PM.
We are a 100% volunteer organization—from our board to the teams repairing doors, replacing windows, and painting homes. Together, we form a community of neighbors helping neighbors. Whatever your skills or talents, there’s a place for you. Join us, meet amazing people, and make a lasting difference in someone’s life.
- Yardwork
- Painter
- Carpenter
- Handman
- Landscaper
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Cook
- Server
- Driver
- Organizer
- Photographer
- Social Media Guru
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Grant Writer
- Fundraiser
- Coordinator
Children must be age 12 or older to volunteer and be on the jobsite all minors must have a release signed by their parents. Minors under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent. Download the Minor Release Form.
Support us Financially
Nothing we do happens for free. Every project requires building materials, supplies, and insurance—and we rely entirely on the generosity of local businesses, organizations, and individuals to make it possible. North Whidbey Hearts & Hammers is 100% volunteer-run—no paid staff, no office—just neighbors helping neighbors.
Your donation goes directly to work in our community, making homes safer and lives better. Every dollar counts, and every gift makes a real difference. Please consider making a generous donation today.
Prefer to write a check? We accept checks too. We appreciate your support.
Mail your donations to:
North Whidbey Hearts and Hammers
316 SE Pioneer Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
About North Whidbey Hearts & Hammers
Looking Back at 2025
Our 2025 Workday was a resounding success!
120 volunteers came together
14 homeowners received help
9,800 lbs. of debris hauled to the dump
130 sandwiches delivered to worksites
120+ taco bowl dinners served at the celebration
It was truly a neighborhood work party—just multiplied across many neighborhoods at once. Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to make critical home repairs, ensuring our neighbors can live safely in their homes.
Looking Ahead to 2026
In 2026, we’re planning to help 15 more homeowners with projects like yard work, painting, deck building, flooring replacement, new windows, smoke detectors, CO monitors, and much more.
This work is made possible thanks to the generosity of individuals, businesses, and organizations who provide funding for building materials—and through the leadership of local builders, contractors, and skilled volunteers who guide our all-volunteer teams. Together, we are keeping our community safe, strong, and connected.
WORKDAY PLAN
8:00 AM Meet at Living Word Foursquare Church: 490 NW Crosby Ave., Oak Harbor
Grab a cup of coffee or juice, a donut and meet your fellow team members and your House Captain.
8:30 Head out to your worksite
12:00 Sack lunches will be delivered to your worksite.
4:30 Wrap up and head back to Living Word
5:00 Join our board members, volunteers, House Captains and homeowners for a celbratory dinner.
You will go home with a full belly and a warm heart, for you have done good things today.
Contact Us
DEI Policy
We are at 501(c)3 non-profit
There are 3 Hearts & Hammers organizations serving Whidbey Island. We use the three school districts boundaries as our service areas. If you live in one of these areas please apply to the appropriate organization.
Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers - Serves homeowners in the Coupeville School District
South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers - Serves homeowners in the South Whidbey School District
North Whidbey Hearts & Hammers service area.
Thank you to our Supporters
Thank you to each of our 2024 supporters. Without your financial support we could not purchase the materials necessary to do the work that we do.
