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What a Week!
We were astounded when on Tuesday, just eight days into the GveOrcas 2021 Campaign, we reached FULL FUNDING. All 24 proposals! Thanks to the 255 donors who contributed $231,031 to make this possible. It was a little hard not to move forward with Unique Donor Day,...
Welcome, Ed
I am delighted to announce that Ed Andrews has joined the staff at the Community Foundation. He will be heading up our communications efforts and helping with general administration. Ed has served on the OICF Board for the past several years so his knowledge of and...
A shot in the arm
Check-in team Judy Scott and Hilary Canty at this week's National Guard Vaccine Clinic Almost 500 neighbors received their first vaccine this week administered by the National Guard at the Orcas Center. Thanks to Brendan Cowen and the County Emergency Response Team...
A new reality
More on housing this week: there are two apartment complexes for sale on Orcas. Both currently provide affordable rental units and that could very well change if they sell, as the market is blistering hot right now. The worst-case scenario is a loss of 19 units. OPAL...