by Hilary Canty | Nov 25, 2019 | Hilary's Update
We are so very grateful for all each of you does for this community and beyond. In the EMS world, we speak of the ‘Chain of Survival.’ It is the concept that surviving an accident or injury requires a series of individuals and skills such as assessment,...
by Hilary Canty | Nov 18, 2019 | Hilary's Update
Island Market is hosting a fundraiser for the Food Bank this month. You can add a donation amount to your bill when checking out. Their goal is $5000, and it looks like they may surpass it, as they have already raised over $3000 and the month is just half over. Orcas...
by Hilary Canty | Nov 12, 2019 | Hilary's Update
One of the (many) wonderful aspects of OICF having our own building is the opportunity to dedicate space as a community gathering place. The Volk Family Meeting Room is available free of charge to local organizations. It is equipped with wifi, VIOP conference phone,...
by Hilary Canty | Nov 4, 2019 | Hilary's Update
Congratulations to the team at the Orcas Senior Center who were recognized for their amazing Community Service by the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce at their annual celebration. Lynnette Wood, president of the Operations Committee, spoke about the 75 volunteers who...
by Hilary Canty | Oct 25, 2019 | Hilary's Update
The Coates Family continues to work magic through the Orcas Community Resource Center (OCRC). Last year, they worked with director Erin O’Dell to build the Coates Closet. The Closet is stocked with supplies such as household cleaners, toiletries, and other basic needs...
by Hilary Canty | Oct 21, 2019 | Hilary's Update
As we roll towards the end of the year (how is that possible?), I am receiving inquiries about ways to donate required minimum distributions (RMDs), qualified charitable contributions (QCDs) from individual retirement accounts and gifts of appreciated stock. OICF is...
