by Ed Andrews | 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 Ed Andrews | 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....
by Ed Andrews | Apr 29, 2022 | Hilary's Update
The 2022 GiveOrcas Campaign goes live at 12:01 am on Monday, May 2nd. Let me know if you would like a sneak preview and I will send you a list of the 27 proposals included in this year’s catalog. This year is the largest campaign so far. After two years dealing with...
by Ed Andrews | Apr 22, 2022 | Hilary's Update
Shelter Each year, counties across the state conduct a Point In Time (PIT) count to identify community members who are either un- or under-sheltered. The 2022 San Juan County PIT Homeless Count identified 146 people who have no stable place to live, an increase...
by Ed Andrews | Apr 15, 2022 | Hilary's Update
Northern Heights Apartments I was delighted to hand deliver a $100,000 donation to OPAL Community Land Trust this week. This contribution will be used to purchase the Northern Heights Apartments (across from the Library on Rose Street), preserving 12...
by Ed Andrews | Apr 8, 2022 | Hilary's Update
Yesterday’s fire in Friday Harbor (Photo: Kevin Ranker, Orcas Island EMS Student) Yesterday’s fire on San Juan Island was devastating for so many. The Economic Development Council has launched a fund to support those affected. Contributions can be...
