Homelessness increase strains nonprofit capacity

Editor's Note: This story is part of an occasional series covering the impact of homelessness in Whatcom County. Running a severe weather shelter is not an easy job. Last year, Road2Home ran the shelter, which activates when temperatures dip below a certain threshold in the winter. A perfect storm of circumstances led to a situation that was difficult for many employees of the small Bellingham housing nonprofit, said Executive Director Ashley Buerger.   First, was the demand. A