by Hilary Canty | Apr 14, 2020 | Hilary's Update
This is the fourth week of the Community Emergency Response Fund (CERF) effort. So far, 221 donors have contributed $336,000; $281,000 is already hard at work in the community serving neighbors in need during this time of crisis. These funds have ensured that...
by Hilary Canty | Apr 10, 2020 | Hilary's Update
Caption: Just in time for Easter, our chicks hatched! Our nonprofits are really stepping up: OPAL Community Land Trust has so far served 83 families, providing support in applying for relief and $77,000 in immediate support so that these folks can stay in their homes...
by Hilary Canty | Apr 4, 2020 | Hilary's Update
The GiveOrcas Campaign begins Monday, April 6th at www.giveorcas.org and will run two weeks featuring a baker’s dozen opportunities to help individual nonprofits and programs. These nonprofits, including the schools, the Orcas Center, and APS, have all...
by Hilary Canty | Apr 4, 2020 | Hilary's Update
This week, my blood pressure went nuts, and I got on meds and bought a new electric-assist bike. BP is heading in the right direction and I LOVE MY NEW BIKE! OICF hosts a weekly Community Check in call on Wednesdays at 8 AM where organizations report on their efforts...
by Hilary Canty | Apr 3, 2020 | Hilary's Update
The OICF Community Emergency Response Fund (CERF) is administered by an advisory committee appointed by the OICF Board. The current Advisory Committee is Hilary Canty, Erin O’Dell, Lisa Byers, Brian Moss, Berto Gandara, and Judy Scott. The primary goal of the Fund is...
