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Creating Lasting Change Together
Last year's 4th of July crowd at Village Green America's 250th anniversary is a natural moment to reflect, not just on national history or politics, but on what we value closest to home. This community has long embodied something that is easy to take for...
LEADing into Summer
Orcas Island is abuzz with activity as the summer season picks up, and it’s a jam-packed month at the Foundation as well, reflected in the news we share today. Last week, I had the honor of helping the Orcas Island High School senior class present the annual Youth...
Strengthening Civic Culture on Orcas Island
Earlier this week, 52 nonprofit board members and staff gathered to bring fundraising into focus on Orcas Island. What may have been surprising to some, was that much of the workshop didn’t focus specifically on asking for donations. Successful nonprofits can’t, and...
Blooming with Gratitude
On Orcas Island, each and every one of us plays a role in providing the seeds, soil, water, and sunlight needed to grow and sustain a high quality of life for all. Thank you for digging deep and nurturing the community together during Spring GiveOrcas! The bounty of...
Ready to Grow
GiveOrcas grantees are ready and equipped to make a real impact on Orcas Island. They’ve lined up the gardeners, prepped the soil, and are ready to dig in. They just need a final boost of community support to make their carefully designed plans possible. Taking care...
Watch your giving grow 🌱 Spring GiveOrcas update
We’re a few days into the Spring GiveOrcas campaign, and together we're growing something beautiful on Orcas Island by helping local nonprofits to cultivate and sustain important programs that serve our community. Every gift helps. Yesterday alone, on Unique Donor...
Let’s Grow Something Together
Today is the day! Since 2013, the Orcas Island community has come together to contribute an impressive $3 million during Spring GiveOrcas. You’ve invested in preserving historic community buildings, made sure seniors have plenty of activities to connect, brought...
You’re Invited: GiveOrcas Party + Fundraising Workshop for Boards
Please join your neighbors and friends at the GiveOrcas Kick-Off Party at Orcas Center on Tuesday, May 12 from 4-6pm. All ages are welcome to celebrate spring and meet the 31 nonprofits taking part in Spring GiveOrcas. Light bites, beverages, kids’ art activities,...
Spring is Kicking Off
Spring GiveOrcas is a few weeks away! Please mark your calendars for our GiveOrcas Kick-Off Party at Orcas Center on Tuesday, May 12 from 4-6pm. All ages are welcome to celebrate spring and meet the 31 nonprofits taking part in Spring GiveOrcas. Light bites,...
We Are All in This Together
As the world watched the historic Artemis II mission around the moon this week, the awestruck crew shared unifying words for us, “ultimately, we will always choose Earth. We will always choose each other.” said Christina Koch. Victor Glover shared, "In all of this...