Last week to make a difference with GiveOrcas campaign
Published 1:30 am Monday, December 9, 2024
Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.
The Orcas Island Community Foundation Holiday GiveOrcas campaign has kicked off and runs through Thursday, Dec. 12, at www.giveorcas.org. This week is your last week to support local causes and organizations that contribute so much to Orcas.
This year’s Holiday GiveOrcas campaign features 30 local nonprofit organizations, which rely on the generous support of the community to carry out their missions. Each organization’s proposal was vetted and approved by the OICF Community Grants Committee composed of local volunteer members. The overall request from organizations is $284,303, and with your contributions, OICF’s goal is to fully fund every proposal.
Every dollar donated supports life-enhancing programs and critical services vital to the Orcas Island community including organizations in the sectors of education, health and medical services, food support, arts and cultural, athletic, environmental and more. 100% of your contribution goes directly to the grantees’ programs.
Mark your calendar to join the collective community giving online at www.giveorcas.org, where every donation of $10 or more is welcome and meaningful. The beloved Ben Franklin Day is on Dec. 11 when grantees with the most $100 donations will receive bonuses of $1,000, $500 and $250. All GiveOrcas contributions can be made online at giveorcas.org, by cash or check to The Orcas Island Community Foundation, PO Box 1496, Eastsound, WA 98245 or dropped by the OICF office at 33 Urner #4, Eastsound.
