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Reflections of Generosity
As 2025 draws to a close, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the care and generosity you've shown throughout this year. Your contributions have made Orcas Island the strong and resilient community it is today. Together, we've navigated significant...
Illuminating Togetherness
This may have been one of the most challenging years for nonprofits across the country, with uncertainty still ahead. Together on Orcas Island, we have supplied much needed light and brightness for nonprofits, supporting opportunity and well-being for the whole...
Collective Giving for the Win!
Thank you for joining us during this year's Holiday GiveOrcas campaign and showing support for 33 incredible community-driven programs that make Orcas Island truly extraordinary. The season of giving shined brightly over the past 10 days, unlocking a total of $338,781...
Every Gift Matters
A heartfelt thank you to the 500+ community members who have given gifts that matter this week! As of this morning, we are nearly a third of the way to our collective giving goal of $371,391. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR UNIQUE DONOR DAY WINNERS! 1st...
Give Orcas Is Here
Giving season is officially here, and we hope you consider giving local with GiveOrcas! The annual holiday collective giving campaign is now open and runs through Thursday, December 11 at www.giveorcas.org. Today is also Giving Tuesday, a world-wide celebration of...
From Giving Thanks to Giving Local
As I prepare to gather with family for Thanksgiving, I have profound gratitude for the simple, powerful act of neighbors helping neighbors. On our small island, I've witnessed countless moments of quiet generosity—a ride to a medical appointment, a warm meal...
Coming Together for Food Access + GiveOrcas Ahead
Over the past two weeks, we were able to mobilize resources to mitigate local impacts of the Government Shutdown, ensuring that Orcas residents who did not receive their SNAP benefits had the ability to purchase food for their families. Community members came together...
Supporting Food Access on Orcas Island
As the government shutdown continues, OICF has been in close communication with partners to mobilize resources and coordinate support as federal funding for critical programs like WIC and SNAP are threatened. These programs are essential to ensuring that all families,...
Expect the Unexpected
Please pardon the mess as repair work continues at OICF offices. Last week, I found out we had a big leak in the water line buried in our office building’s foundation, with no easy fix. Contractors, excavation crews, and plumbers mobilized quickly to trench a...
Looking into the Future
Looking into the horizon of OICF's future Next Wednesday, the OICF Board of Trustees will gather for a planning retreat to solidify our Foundation’s vision, mission, and values, and shape our strategic goals and priorities for the years ahead. We’re grateful for the...