by Hilary Canty | Sep 18, 2020 | Hilary's Update
Cascade Lake Early this year, our community began experiencing the impacts of the pandemic and consequent economic slide. While national unemployment rose to 14%, our local Economic Development Council estimated the rate in San Juan County was 28%. For many families...
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 | Apr 14, 2020 | Hilary's Update
This is the fourth week of the Community Emergency Response Fund (CERF) effort. So far, 221 donors have contributed $336,000; $281,000 is already hard at work in the community serving neighbors in need during this time of crisis. These funds have ensured that...
by Hilary Canty | Jan 14, 2019 | Hilary's Update, News
OICF is kicking off 2019 with a capacity building workshop for local nonprofits. Mazarine Treyz from Wild Woman Fundraising and Leadership will present ‘How to Keep Your Donors’, Thursday, January 17 from 1-5 PM at the Emmanuel Episcopal Hall. Cost is $10 per person;...
by Tera Andaya | Sep 14, 2023 | Hilary's Update
Thank you for this honor. I am deeply appreciative. Community Leadership is a team sport and I thank the Orcas Island Community Foundation staff, Board, volunteers, donors, nonprofit peers, and neighbors who contribute to making Orcas a healthy and...