by Lindsay Jennings | Apr 11, 2025 | Lindsay's Update, News
Across Orcas Island, people and organizations are facing harmful effects of federal funding cuts, along with policy changes that threaten important programs that support the health of our community. The nonprofit community is just beginning to understand these rapidly...
by Lindsay Jennings | Mar 28, 2025 | Lindsay's Update, News
A time for building community resilience The Orcas Island Community Foundation’s primary goal is to build and strengthen our community by encouraging and supporting local philanthropy. We strive to simplify charitable giving for individuals and simplify fundraising...
by Lindsay Jennings | Mar 14, 2025 | Events, Lindsay's Update, News
It’s Pi Day! My favorite kind of pie is a pizza pie. The problem with pie is sometimes there aren’t enough slices to go around. If friends and family are around, chances are someone brought another pie to the table. Can this be a metaphor for life – and...
by Lindsay Jennings | Feb 24, 2025 | Lindsay's Update, News
All About The Good We are all thawed out, some businesses return from their hibernation and little signs of new life are appearing in pockets all over the island. Spring is around the corner! These pockets of ideas, energy, and genuine care continually propel us...
by Lindsay Jennings | Jan 30, 2025 | Lindsay's Update
Opportunity is All Around Getting Together To Get Creative Undoubtedly, this island is full of creatives. Artists and artisans of all kinds, yes, and also so many people who enjoy lifelong learning and getting together to find creative solutions to care for the...
by Lindsay Jennings | Jan 10, 2025 | Lindsay's Update
A New Beginning I wish I could say it’s been a great start to the year and fill this message with only joy and excitement. Hard to do when so many are suffering from recent bouts of violence in our country and throughout the world, and the destruction and...
