by Hilary Canty | Nov 20, 2020 | Hilary's Update
Future Pies of Olga There is much to be grateful for this week. The best news is that of the 33 people tested due to exposure at the public school, 32 are negative (the one positive is a family member of the original patient). This is especially wonderful, as it means...
by Hilary Canty | Nov 13, 2020 | Hilary's Update
The Orcas Economic Recovery and Resiliency project continues. This Fall and Winter, we will move into a new phase of the effort, focused on the key areas identified during this past summer’s conversations. Those areas are outlined in the progress report. Thank...
by Hilary Canty | Nov 9, 2020 | Hilary's Update
Willis and Mt Baker looking majestic Each year OICF participates in the CF Insights Columbus Survey of US community foundations. I am delighted to share that for 2019, OICF ranked 6th for Gifts per Capita and 10th for Distribution Rate. What these rankings indicate is...
by Hilary Canty | Oct 30, 2020 | Hilary's Update
OICF Board tour of April’s Grove This week, San Juan County confirmed three new Covid cases, two of them on Orcas, bringing the total since March to 36. This news comes as the School District is preparing to welcome students from kindergarten – 2nd grade...
by Hilary Canty | Oct 23, 2020 | Hilary's Update
Mushrooms! The Orcas Island Health Care District has reached an agreement with Island Hospital to manage a unified clinic for the community. It is anticipated that the savings realized by combining the two clinics will allow expanded services. Hopefully, the...
by Hilary Canty | Oct 16, 2020 | Hilary's Update
Each year, the Opportunity Council does a point in time count of unsheltered community members. The most recent survey put our Orcas homeless population at 52. This number includes folks living in vehicles, tents, sheds, and those who may be couch surfing. It...
