Big News!

2024 Brings Change 2024 brings change for the Orcas Island Community Foundation. After 17 years serving as the Executive Director, I have decided that this will be my last year. While I truly love the work and the team, I feel it is time to pass the baton to the next...
Honoring Community

Honoring Community

The horrific murders at Robb Elementary have us reeling once again.  I hope that this is the time when we are finally able to take action to try to stem these terrible incidents in schools, churches, and elsewhere.  We are better than this. Now is the time to prove...
Islands Conservation Corps Shines Bright

Islands Conservation Corps Shines Bright

ICC Crew on Turtleback Preserve Greetings! I am home, ready and rested, after a lovely break in Mexico and grateful for sunny days to aid re-entry. The Islands Conservation Corps invited the OICF Board and Staff on a site visit on the Turtleback Preserve, where they...
Masking Up Again.  A Recommendation.

Masking Up Again. A Recommendation.

Effective July 30th, 2021, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James is recommending that all islanders and visitors mask up when entering an indoor public space whether you are vaccinated or not. It’s already a requirement for unvaccinated people to...
OICF is hiring

OICF is hiring

The Orcas Island Community Foundation is looking for communication and administrative support person. The job description is below; a pdf is available here. To apply please send in a resume to Hilary Canty by email (hilary@oicf.us) or by mail (PO Box 1496, Eastsound...
Snowdrops

Snowdrops

I am volunteering at the local vaccination clinic hosted by San Juan County at the Orcas Center. It has been a good opportunity to understand the process and pitch in. The County has done a great job setting up the clinics on each island, ensuring a safe and quick...