Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.

We are more than halfway through the Holiday GiveOrcas campaign, and our community has already shown incredible generosity — but there is still more we can accomplish together!

Giving through GiveOrcas helps build strong community connections. When you support a local nonprofit through GiveOrcas, you’re not just helping fund vital programs and services — you’re creating deeper ties across our island and investing in a happier, healthier community for everyone.

Now is the time to make a difference! Visit GiveOrcas.org to explore the online catalog of 33 inspiring and carefully vetted projects. Every gift, big or small, directly supports programs in education, health and social services, the arts, environmental stewardship, youth activities and more.

Get ready for Ben Franklin Day, tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 10: Grantees with the most $100-plus donations will receive bonus funds from OICF: $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.

On Thursday, Dec. 11, the last day of the GiveOrcas campaign, donate for your chance to win The Final Hours of Giving. Throughout the day, we’ll pick donors at random and boost their gift by $250!

Your support has real impact and adds to the sustainability and strength of our entire island community. Let’s show what is possible when we give together! Visit GiveOrcas.org to make your gift.