by Tera Andaya | Sep 23, 2024 | Lindsay's Update
This week’s message from our Board Chair, Susan Gudgell September Light The autumnal equinox is this weekend…I find the light in the islands especially beautiful this time of year. Many of us breathe a sigh of relief as the lively pace of summer slows and we...
by Tera Andaya | Aug 30, 2024 | Hilary's Update
What A Great Ride! Today is my last day as the Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation. After 18 years, I am stepping down to enjoy retirement with my family. When speaking with folks about my time with OICF, the focus has often been on how much we...
by Tera Andaya | Aug 26, 2024 | Hilary's Update
Leaning Into Leadership Recently, several organizations have reached out to the Orcas Island Community Foundation requesting help finding skilled Board members. With over 100 local nonprofits, the community needs to have a willing group of volunteers to provide the...
by Tera Andaya | Aug 20, 2024 | Hilary's Update
Small but MIGHTY! I had the good fortune to spend Thursday with Manda and Sadhu Aufochs Gillespie of Cortez Island, a remote island of 1000 people in the strait of Georgia in Canada. Manda is the director of their Community Foundation and Sadhu works with their...
by Tera Andaya | Aug 9, 2024 | Hilary's Update
Match Has Been Met! Plenty of good news this week. The Senior Center Match was beyond successful! The Community ended up contributing $65,212- a full $15,000 beyond the goal. Fantastic news for the Senior Center. Thanks to all who contributed. With these funds...
