by Tera Andaya | May 26, 2018 | Events
Join us for an evening of conversation with Greg Winters, director of the Whatcom Opportunity Council. Greg will discuss the Prosperity Report based on the recent survey of people living in poverty in San Juan County. We will hear what the needs are, how many...
by Hilary Canty | May 25, 2018 | Hilary's Update
Give Orcas 2018 is a wrap! Thanks to all who contributed, we set a new Partner in Philanthropy record, with 377 individuals this year (up from 276 in 2017) and fully funded 14 of the 20 proposals, distributing $234,000. A complete list of grants can be seen in the...
by Tera Andaya | May 24, 2018 | In the News
The Orcas Island Community Foundation distributed $234,000 to 20 programs serving the island community at the Give Orcas Grant Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 23. Source: GiveOrcas wraps up campaign | $234k awarded to local organizations | Islands’...
by Tera Andaya | May 18, 2018 | Events
We invite all community members to join us for the 2018 Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 23 at 3:30 pm in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. We will honor our 2018 nonprofit partners in the GiveOrcas Campaign and learn the recipients of the Youth Philanthropy...
by Tera Andaya | May 7, 2018 | News
It’s been a momentous few weeks for staff at OPAL Community Land Trust. Source: April’s Grove $12.5 million affordable housing project is 85 percent funded | Islands’ Sounder
