by Hilary Canty | May 7, 2021 | Hilary's Update
I am delighted to announce that Ed Andrews has joined the staff at the Community Foundation. He will be heading up our communications efforts and helping with general administration. Ed has served on the OICF Board for the past several years so his knowledge of and...
by Hilary Canty | Apr 30, 2021 | Hilary's Update
Check-in team Judy Scott and Hilary Canty at this week’s National Guard Vaccine Clinic Almost 500 neighbors received their first vaccine this week administered by the National Guard at the Orcas Center. Thanks to Brendan Cowen and the County Emergency Response...
by Hilary Canty | Apr 26, 2021 | Hilary's Update
More on housing this week: there are two apartment complexes for sale on Orcas. Both currently provide affordable rental units and that could very well change if they sell, as the market is blistering hot right now. The worst-case scenario is a loss of 19 units. OPAL...
by Hilary Canty | Apr 16, 2021 | Hilary's Update
The Shelter Group built its first Conestoga Hut and installed it on the grounds of the Community Church. Thanks to Larry Hughes and the team for construction and to Island Hardware for a lovely discount. This is a transitional home for folks seeking long-term shelter...
by Hilary Canty | Apr 9, 2021 | Hilary's Update
This week marks the return of the Medical Teams International (MTI) Dental Van. This is such great news for so many neighbors as access to dental care remains one of the highest needs for folks living in poverty in the San Juan’s according to the Opportunity Council’s...
by Hilary Canty | Apr 2, 2021 | Hilary's Update
This Spring brings a major change to OICF as Kate Long has announced plans to move on. Kate has worked with OICF for a decade, joining when we were a staff of two and making about $75,000 in community grants annually. To say that her work was transformative would be...
