by Tera Andaya | Apr 26, 2023 | One Person Can Make A Difference
Anita Holliday Kwiáht, Volunteer Can you share a little bit about yourself? I moved from Seattle to Orcas 31 years ago with my then-husband and our infant daughter, having lived in a few other states until my early thirties. I have had the good fortune to have...
by Tera Andaya | Apr 14, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Bridging The Gap The economics of living on Orcas are complex. This week, the Orcas Community Resource Center (OCRC) distributed their annual report in which they cite that 13% of island households are living below the poverty level and up to 40% of island households...
by Tera Andaya | Apr 7, 2023 | Hilary's Update
I am delighted to announce that OICF is fully staffed once again with the arrival of Tera Andaya. Tera launched her career at OICF this week and is already on a roll. As the Outreach and Support person, she is working on relaunching the Hive program. If you want to...
by Tera Andaya | Apr 5, 2023 | One Person Can Make A Difference
Bruce Benton United Way of San Juan County, Board Member Can you share a little bit about yourself? I was born in Miami, Florida in 1942, where my father was stationed to train for World War II. He served as a Navy lieutenant in Antwerp, Belgium – known then as...
by Tera Andaya | Mar 31, 2023 | Hilary's Update
This coming November, there will be 16 commissioner positions on the ballot for Orcas. These include two seats each on the School Board, Park and Rec, the Port of Orcas, and the Orcas Health Care District. Both the SJC Fire District 2 (Orcas Fire Department) and the...
