by Lindsay Jennings | Apr 25, 2025 | Events, Lindsay's Update, News
Dear Volunteers, As we reflect on the heart and soul of our island during this Volunteer Appreciation Month, we are filled with immense gratitude for the spirit of volunteerism that defines this place we call home. Orcas Island is extraordinary not just for its...
by Lindsay Jennings | Mar 14, 2025 | Events, Lindsay's Update, News
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...
by Tera Andaya | Feb 9, 2022 | Events
The Orcas Island Community Foundation invites our nonprofits to a free online hour-long webinar on March 1st at 12:30. We are hosting this event to help you plan for the maintenance and upkeep of your infrastructure. This overview webinar will help you learn how to...
by Tera Andaya | Jan 22, 2021 | Events
I wanted to share some online nonprofit learning opportunities that have come through my email box recently. There are lots of options for current new staff/board members, or people interested in joining your team. Please share widely! Washington Nonprofits Washington...
by Tera Andaya | Nov 23, 2020 | Events
While much of 2020 has been different, OICF is holding tight to the tradition of our ‘Flat Person’ mascot for the upcoming 2020 GiveOrcas.org Holiday Campaign! Tune in here–and on social media–for clues about this year’s addition to our...
by Hilary Canty | Jul 6, 2020 | Events, News
What ideas do you have for the Orcas Community to recover and move into the future? During the past four months, the San Juan County unemployment rate has grown to 38%, the Food Bank and the Senior Center nutrition program have seen the number of clients quadruple,...
