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Together, We Thrive!

Together, We Thrive!

When we come together as a community and give what we can, it’s amazing what we can accomplish. Thank you for standing with local nonprofits during this Spring’s GiveOrcas campaign and supporting what makes Orcas Island truly extraordinary. The spirit of giving was...

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Spring Conditions

Spring Conditions

A time for building community resilience The Orcas Island Community Foundation’s primary goal is to build and strengthen our community by encouraging and supporting local philanthropy. We strive to simplify charitable giving for individuals and simplify fundraising...

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Please Pass the (Pi)e

Please Pass the (Pi)e

It’s Pi Day! My favorite kind of pie is a pizza pie. The problem with pie is sometimes there aren’t enough slices to go around. If friends and family are around, chances are someone brought another pie to the table. Can this be a metaphor for life - and community -...

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All About The Good!

All About The Good We are all thawed out, some businesses return from their hibernation and little signs of new life are appearing in pockets all over the island. Spring is around the corner! These pockets of ideas, energy, and genuine care continually propel us...

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Showing Up on Snow Days

Showing Up on Snow Days Snow arrived on Orcas this week, highlighting the sparkling, quiet beauty of our isle and also of our community. We’re a community of neighbors who show up to help neighbors – by sharing updates on road conditions, pulling each other out of...

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Getting Together To Get Creative

Opportunity is All Around   Getting Together To Get Creative Undoubtedly, this island is full of creatives. Artists and artisans of all kinds, yes, and also so many people who enjoy lifelong learning and getting together to find creative solutions to care for the...

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