by Ed Andrews | Jun 11, 2020 | News
We stand at a crossroads, centuries overdue. Protests across our nation and the world express outrage and grief over our country’s long history of systemic racism and police brutality that most recently claimed the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee,...
by Hilary Canty | Jun 7, 2020 | News
Thank you for your interest in the upcoming Economic Recovery and Resilience effort. We received over 40 applications by Friday’s deadline and a few more over the weekend. While the applications so far represent wonderful strong voices, a deep commitment to...
by Hilary Canty | May 28, 2020 | News
As Orcas enters summer under phase 2 of the Governor’s reopening plan, it is clear that the impact of COVID19 is deep and lasting and will continue to result in major disruption to our economy, our education system, and our community. What does the future look...
by Ed Andrews | May 13, 2020 | News
The Orcas Island Community Foundation has created a series of posters for businesses and organizations to use as they see fit to encourage mask-wearing in their establishments. There are seven posters both in English and Spanish with different messages. They are...
by Ed Andrews | May 8, 2020 | News
From: Orcas Island Community Foundation and San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild The Orcas Island Community Foundation, in collaboration with the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild) FARM Fund, is excited to announce the distribution of $117,000 in grants to...
by Hilary Canty | May 2, 2020 | News
For Immediate Release May 2, 2020 Hilary Canty, OICF Hilary@oicf.us, 360-376-5376 As we near the end of our second month in the Covid-19 crisis, it is an opportunity to reflect on how Orcas Island has responded and what the next steps will be for this community. Very...
