by Tera Andaya | Jun 10, 2022 | Hilary's Update
This is graduation weekend here on Orcas. The Orcas Christian School’s event is Friday at 5, and the Orcas Island High School’s event is Saturday at 2 in the HS Gym. Today was the Celebration of Success, when awards and scholarships are distributed. This year, there...
by Tera Andaya | Jun 4, 2022 | Hilary's Update
Over the years, several community members have established legacy funds through OICF to continue their philanthropic contributions into the future. Some are designated to support specific sectors, while others are available to be used as needed, allowing the OICF...
by Tera Andaya | May 23, 2022 | Hilary's Update
OISD Seniors sharing their Youth Philanthropy Grants Wowza! What a week this has been. First and foremost, THANK YOU to everyone who pitched in and helped fully fund this year’s Give Orcas Campaign. That was a truly remarkable effort, with over 670 donors...
by Tera Andaya | May 18, 2022 | Hilary's Update
Good Morning! And THANK YOU! We ended the GiveOrcas Campaign on a high note, fully funding all 27 proposals. Thanks to all 672 donors who collectively contributed $374,171. What amazing support from and for this community! The Grants Award Celebration will be this...
by Tera Andaya | May 13, 2022 | Hilary's Update
We are in the home stretch of the GiveOrcas Campaign. Thanks to the 603 neighbors who have contributed so far. We are 75% funded with three days to go. It is really exciting to see so many new donors to the process — over 200 so far! Eleven of the proposals are...
by Tera Andaya | May 6, 2022 | Hilary's Update
Wow! What a great start to GiveOrcas! We have raised over $136,000 in the first 4 days — 36% of the total requests. Three proposals are fully funded — Kwiaht, Salmonberry School, and Fresh Bucks through OCRC. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far....
