by Tera Andaya | Sep 14, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Thank you for this honor. I am deeply appreciative. Community Leadership is a team sport and I thank the Orcas Island Community Foundation staff, Board, volunteers, donors, nonprofit peers, and neighbors who contribute to making Orcas a healthy and...
by Tera Andaya | Sep 5, 2023 | Hilary's Update
And away we go! Happy September! The summer has certainly flown by! San Juan County announced that their full time workers will be switching to a 32 hour work week. The plan is, that with flexible schedules, essential services will remain available 5 days a week. ...
by Tera Andaya | Sep 5, 2023 | Hilary's Update
We are quickly rolling through Summer! My garden has been mighty happy! Jami Mitchell has been promoted to the role of Human Services Manager for San Juan County. Jami has served as the Senior Service Specialist for Orcas for the past 8 years. In the new position,...
by Tera Andaya | Aug 21, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Great news! This week, a generous community member and the OICF Board created a $250,000 matching pool for donations to the Pea Patch property purchase. Wowza! What a great way to top off our campaign to purchase the Pea Patch project! Every donation will be matched...
by Tera Andaya | Aug 11, 2023 | Hilary's Update
It has been so very sad to see the devastating wildfires sweeping through neighborhoods on Maui this week. The winds continue to spread the flames and their firefighting resources have been seriously outpaced. Communications during the fire have been very limited as...
by Tera Andaya | Aug 4, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Pam Evans joyfully volunteering Making Connections I have been thinking about how we grow connection to community. For me, volunteering has been the best route to learning more about the island and meeting more local residents. I served on the Doe Bay Community...
