by Tera Andaya | May 26, 2018 | Events
Join us for an evening of conversation with Greg Winters, director of the Whatcom Opportunity Council. Greg will discuss the Prosperity Report based on the recent survey of people living in poverty in San Juan County. We will hear what the needs are, how many...
by Tera Andaya | May 18, 2018 | Events
We invite all community members to join us for the 2018 Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 23 at 3:30 pm in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. We will honor our 2018 nonprofit partners in the GiveOrcas Campaign and learn the recipients of the Youth Philanthropy...
by Hilary Canty | May 1, 2018 | Events, Hilary's Update
The OICF’s Annual GiveOrcas campaign is up and running! Check out www.GiveOrcas.org to read and review the 20 proposals vetted and approved by the Community Foundation’s 13-member Committee. There is a full range of opportunities supporting the arts, social services,...
by Tera Andaya | Mar 7, 2018 | Events, News
The Orcas Island Community Foundation presents a Medical Providers Roundtable: Thursday, March 29, 2018 Eastsound Firehall 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and learn more about current systems and how a public hospital district will affect us. Presenters...
by Tera Andaya | Jan 24, 2018 | Events, News
Orcas Island Community Foundation’s primary goal is to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island. To accomplish this goal, OICF distributes grants from the Community Endowment Fund on an annual basis. The grants are supplemented with funds from...
by Tera Andaya | Jan 5, 2018 | Events, News
All nonprofits serving Orcas Island are invited to join OICF for a Grantee Stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, January 16 from 4–5:30 p.m. at the Emanuel Parish Hall. At this meeting we will: Discuss OICF grantmaking practices in general Give an overview of important...
