Lighthouse Mission opens resident-run coffee shop in Bellingham

Liminal Coffee to provide jobs for those completing recovery programs

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Liminal Coffee, a new coffee shop operated by residents of Bellingham's Lighthouse Mission, is set to open on February 14, 2026 on the bottom floor of the mission. The shop is designed to offer employment support to individuals who have gone through the mission's full recovery program and may face challenges finding jobs after years of homelessness or addiction.

Why it matters

The opening of Liminal Coffee represents an innovative approach to helping those transitioning out of homelessness and addiction find stable employment and reintegrate into the community. By providing job opportunities within a supportive environment, the mission aims to address the barriers many face in securing traditional employment.

The details

Liminal Coffee has been in the planning stages for several years at Lighthouse Mission. The new shop will be staffed entirely by residents who have completed the mission's full recovery program, giving them hands-on work experience and a chance to rebuild their lives.

  • Liminal Coffee is set to open its doors on February 14, 2026.
  • The coffee shop has been in the planning stages for several years at Lighthouse Mission.

The players

Lighthouse Mission

A nonprofit organization in Bellingham, Washington that provides housing, addiction recovery programs, and other services to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Liminal Coffee

A new coffee shop opening on the bottom floor of Lighthouse Mission, operated entirely by residents who have completed the mission's recovery program.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The opening of Liminal Coffee represents a unique approach to supporting individuals transitioning out of homelessness and addiction, providing them with job opportunities and a chance to rebuild their lives within a supportive community environment.