The value of a strong community | Editorial
Published 2:41 pm Wednesday, June 5, 2013
The scope of the Orcas Island Community Foundation is far-reaching – and it’s all because of the generosity of islanders.
From animals and kids to science and the arts, a wide variety of nonprofits benefit from OICF grant money.
This year, the organization gave $130,000, the highest amount to date. The increase in funds is due to an increase in donations. There were 58 Partners in Philanthropy who gave to specific projects, which is up from 28 partners in 2012. They gave $99,710, which is a significant upswing from the $69,000 given the year before. Islanders contributed everything from $10 to $23,000.
Having the grant catalog online – complete with photos and descriptions – was a factor in the higher numbers. But we at the Sounder think it’s much more than that. We believe a strong sense of responsibility compels islanders to support causes they find critical to the health of our communities.
We are so appreciative of those who were able to give. OICF is an incredible asset and we’ve loved to watch it grow over the years. Thank you for donating, thank you for caring. Thank you for keeping our nonprofits alive and well.
