Springing Forward Into Another GiveOrcas Season

Springing Forward Into Another GiveOrcas Season

Driftwood Nursery   Happy Friday everyone. It’s me again, Megan Neal, filling in for Hilary while she’s away this week. While Hilary is away for a family wedding in Hawaii, we are busy here at the office holding down the fort. It’s an exciting and busy time in my...
Signs of Hope

Signs of Hope

Orcas Center Vaccine Clinic Team This week, the County Health Department officially stepped down the volunteer crews that have supported the mass vaccination clinics, marking a shift in their Covid response. They will continue to provide vaccinations at the County...
Building Community

Building Community

Artwork by OICF Trustee, Susan Singleton What would be your guess for how many buildings on Orcas are community-owned (meaning owned by a nonprofit, taxing district, or faith based organization)? Ten?  20? Not long ago, this question was raised and Ed Andrews, OICF’s...
OICF Invests in Affordable Rentals

OICF Invests in Affordable Rentals

Northern Heights Apartments The Orcas Island Community Foundation Board has voted to grant OPAL Community Land Trust $100,000, as needed, to support the purchase of the Northern Heights Apartments located across from the Library on Rose Street in Eastsound.  This...
Islands Conservation Corps Shines Bright

Islands Conservation Corps Shines Bright

ICC Crew on Turtleback Preserve Greetings! I am home, ready and rested, after a lovely break in Mexico and grateful for sunny days to aid re-entry. The Islands Conservation Corps invited the OICF Board and Staff on a site visit on the Turtleback Preserve, where they...