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Access to Care
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...
Summer Bounty
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...
The Whirlwind of Summer
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...
Getting Mighty Close to the Finish Line!
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...
June Is Over
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...
A New Season Upon Us
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!
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...
Ready to Serve!
Ready to Serve! Thank you to the dozen folks who came to the Introduction to Board Service hosted by OICF this week. Thank you also to Nancy Stillger, Director of the Orcas Island Historical Museums, for helping to lead the program and to Brian Moss and Margie...
Happy June!
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...
So Grateful!
So Grateful We could not have had a better day to celebrate the GiveOrcas campaign with an Ice Cream Social at Cascade Lake. Cones, bowls, and rootbeer floats were enjoyed, grant checks were distributed and the Youth Philanthropy Awards were revealed. Each year, the...