by Lindsay Jennings | Sep 4, 2026 | News
Labor Day began in the 1880s as a tribute to the American labor movement, honoring the contributions of working people to our shared prosperity. That spirit feels so true here on Orcas, where so much of what makes island life work depends on people showing up and...
by Lindsay Jennings | Aug 21, 2026 | News
Islanders applaud civic engagement on Orcas Earlier this week, at our National Nonprofit Day program, Eric Liu spoke about the role and importance of civic culture. He shared how it is rooted in community, on the ground, with groups of 5, 10, or 20 people showing up,...
by Lindsay Jennings | Jul 31, 2026 | News
Islanders learning how the Pea Patch Community Campus addresses critical needs on Orcas On Wednesday evening, as the sun set over Turtleback and the full moon rose over Mount Constitution, dozens of community members gathered in support of the Pea Patch Community...
by Lindsay Jennings | Jul 4, 2026 | News
Last year’s 4th of July crowd at Village Green America’s 250th anniversary is a natural moment to reflect, not just on national history or politics, but on what we value closest to home. This community has long embodied something that is easy to...
by Lindsay Jennings | Jun 18, 2026 | News
Orcas Island is abuzz with activity as the summer season picks up, and it’s a jam-packed month at the Foundation as well, reflected in the news we share today. Last week, I had the honor of helping the Orcas Island High School senior class present the annual Youth...
by Lindsay Jennings | Jun 5, 2026 | News
Earlier this week, 52 nonprofit board members and staff gathered to bring fundraising into focus on Orcas Island. What may have been surprising to some, was that much of the workshop didn’t focus specifically on asking for donations. Successful nonprofits can’t, and...
