Keeping the light shining

Keeping the light shining

My heart is full. In fact, my cup runneth over, as I have found myself weeping happy tears on several occasions this week. The generosity and care of so many people in this community shines bright these days. The GiveOrcas Holiday Catalog has exceeded our...
Commitment to Community

Commitment to Community

The League of Women Voters is hosting a Candidates Forum this Monday, October 14, from 5-7:15 at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Candidates for the Port of Orcas, Orcas School District, and State Senate will be there to field your questions. One of the seats that is open on...
Holiday Catalog 2019: Call for Proposals

Holiday Catalog 2019: Call for Proposals

Call for Submissions for 2019 GiveOrcas Holiday Catalog The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) calls for submissions for our online 2019 GiveOrcas Catalog. Our goal is to partner with organizations to offer donors an opportunity to contribute to Orcas programs....
We sure like to Celebrate!

We sure like to Celebrate!

We are midway through our community Forth of July celebration. July 4th was the Funhouse Fun Run, the Doe Bay Patriotic Celebration, the Community Band Concert and the Fireworks. July 6th is the Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, the parade, and the Lion’s Salmon BBQ....
GiveOrcas Grants $237,000

GiveOrcas Grants $237,000

The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) capped the 2019 GiveOrcas Campaign with a festive celebration at Emmanuel Parish Hall on Wednesday, May 22. There was a great deal to celebrate as over 600 donors contributed and $237,000 was raised to support the many...
Call for Applications

Call for Applications

OICF is excited to announce a call for proposals for the 2019 GiveOrcas Grant Program. Any nonprofit serving Orcas Island is invited to apply now through March 8, 2019 for an Annual Grant. Applications will be vetted by the OICF Grants Committee; successful...