Pam Evans joyfully volunteering Making Connections I have been thinking about how we grow connection to community. For me, volunteering has been the best route to learning more about the island and meeting more local residents. I served on the Doe Bay Community...

  Access to Care Access to Dental Care continues to be a Nationwide problem in part due to the very low rates of Medicaid reimbursement and the challenges of the billing system. This is a challenge for many island residents and while OICF is continuing the Dental...

  The Fullness of the Season There comes a time every summer that I feel like life hits Frappe speed- spinning a little out of control. There is a frenetic charge in every store and restaurant, a guessing game at every stop or yield sign, and a constant stream of...

  Welcome Lynn! I am delighted to announce that Lynn Sharpless White has joined the staff of OICF as our Support Specialist. Lynn brings great organizational skills, a welcoming personality and an ability to see the big picture and will provide back up for key...

    We are in the final lap of the race to purchase the Lavender Farm property. This is the 11 acre parcel that is nestled between the Funhouse, Senior Center, and the Fire Hall. The vision is to create a community campus, with a permanent location for the...

And Just Like That, June is Over This beautiful Barred Owl came to visit us this past week, hanging out in our yard for most of Saturday. It drove the robins crazy, but Hank and I sure enjoyed the visit! I am not sure if it was scoping out a bird's nest or had an eye...

This week marks the end of Judy Scott’s tenure as OICF Board Chair. Judy helped steer the organization through the pandemic and oversaw the Community Emergency Response effort. She has been a remarkable advocate for this organization and for the many nonprofits...

Love Wins! Hank and I celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary this week which also marks our 30th on Orcas. Amazing!  I am so very grateful. It has been a lovely ride so far! We have been granted an extension on the purchase of the Pea Patch Lane property. Closing is...

  Happy June! It is hard to believe Summer is here (well, almost). May was amazing and June is off to a great start. We are moving forward with the final inspections for the Pea Patch Lane property and continuing to gather funding pledges in earnest. The closing...