The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.

The Orcas Island Community Foundation’s Give Where You Live grant catalog is setting new records this year, thanks to the generous contributions of so many friends and neighbors.  So far, 58 donors have contributed $106,000 toward the 29 proposals presented this year.

The Give Where You Live catalog will remain open through Friday, May 15 (www.giveorcas.org). While 14 projects are fully funded, there are still several great opportunities available to contribute to.  Love the arts?  Consider a gift to the Orcas Center or Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.  Interested in strengthening the safety net?  How about helping fund a school counselor, meals at the Senior Center or DVSAS and Orcas Family Connections?  Water sports your gig? Orcas Rowing and Sail Orcas could use your support. So many great opportunities!

Whichever organization you choose to support is a gift to the entire community, strengthening the services and programs that serve all island residents.  We hope you can join OICF for the Give Where You Live celebration and Grant Awards presentation on Monday, May 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Orcas Center.  It is a great way to learn more about the projects and celebrate the many donors, volunteers and staff who contribute to making these programs a success.