Orcas Island Community Foundation

Education
4-H of San Juan County Category: Education 4-H of San Juan County 221 Weber Way, Suite LL Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Contact: Dr. Brook Brouwer, WSU Executive Director Email: sanjuan.4-h@wsu.edu URL: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/4h/	Locally we have a Orcas Island 4-H club called Fur & Feathers for youth from 5-19. We're always open to volunteer leaders who want to work with youth.

Airhawks Flying Club Category: Education Airhawks Flying Club 470 Shooting Star Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Robert Waunch Email: rlwaunch@orcasonline.com URL: https://www.facebook.com/airhawksorcas/	Provide high school aged SJC students flight training scholarships and operate a Flying Club for training and aircraft rental.

Art for Orcas Kids (AOK)/OIEF Category: Arts and Culture Education Art for Orcas Kids (AOK)/OIEF PO Box 782 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Brook Meinhardt Email: aokartfororcaskids@gmail.com	A*OK brings supplementary & sustainable visual literacy lessons tied directly to the WA Common Core State Standards for the students of OISD.

Canoe Island French Camp Category: Education Canoe Island French Camp 278 Killebrew Lake Road Orcas, WA 98280 Contact: Camp Director Email: info@canoeisland.org URL: http://www.canoeisland.org/	French at all levels; kayaking, archery, fencing, cooking, sailing, art, theater. 2 & 3 week sessions; ages 9-16; family camps on private Canoe Island

Farm to Classroom/OIEF Category: Education Environment Farm to Classroom/OIEF PO Box 782 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Lydia Dennee-Lee Email: ldennee-lee@orcas.k12.wa.us URL: http://www.orcasislandf2c.org/	F2C is devoted to nourishing the minds and bodies of our K-12 school students with the knowledge and consumption of fresh, organic local foods.

Four Winds Camp Category: Education Sports and Recreation Four Winds Camp P.O. Box 140 Deer Harbor, WA 98243 Contact: Paul Sheridan, Director Email: paul@fourwindscamp.org URL: http://www.fourwindscamp.org/	Four Winds*Westward Ho, est. in 1927, is a non-profit, traditional summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 15.

Friends Of Moran State Park Category: Economy/Business Education Environment Sports and Recreation Friends Of Moran State Park PO Box 1961 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Melissa Rodriguez Email: info@friendsofmoran.org URL: http://friendsofmoran.org	Our mission is to support park staff as they manage the state park, enhance the visitor experience and provide educational outreach.

Friends of the San Juans Category: Education Environment Friends of the San Juans PO Box 1344 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Contact: R. Brent Lyles, Executive Director Email: brent@sanjuans.org URL: http://www.sanjuans.org	Protecting and restoring the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature.

Funhouse Commons Category: Education Funhouse Commons 30 Pea Patch Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Emilie Gincig, Executive Director Email: emilie@thefunhouse.org URL: http://funhousecommons.org	The Funhouse, a community center for kids of all ages, offers mentoring programs, after-school programs, educational programs, and support for teens.

Indralaya/Orcas Island Foundation Category: Education Indralaya/Orcas Island Foundation 360 Indralaya Road Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Barbie and Megan Luna, Executive Directors Email: office@indralaya.org URL: http://www.indralaya.org	A dynamic community committed to theosophical living and study, honoring nature, altruism, tolerance, simplicity, love, and the pursuit of truth.

Irthlingz Arts-Based Environmental Education Category: Arts and Culture Education Environment Irthlingz Arts-Based Environmental Education PO Box 969 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Sharon Abreu Email: sharmuse@gmail.com URL: http://www.irthlingz.org	We use the arts and multimedia to engage, inspire, energize, and empower people to become active stewards and protectors of the Earth.

Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI) Category: Education Health Care Social Services Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI) c/o OICF PO Box 1496 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Jannice Rose Email: jannice53@gmail.com URL: https://irhiorcas.weebly.com/	Helping to prevent unwanted pregnancies and the spread of STIs through education and funding confidential reproductive healthcare for eligible women

Island Stewards Category: Education Environment Island Stewards 3222 Pt. Lawrence Rd. Olga, WA 98279 Contact: Joe Symons Email: islandstewards@gmail.com URL: http://islandstewards.org	We incubate and support organizations, projects, and programs dedicated to sustainable environmental stewardship and social/economic justice.

Keepers of the Patos Light Category: Education Environment Sports and Recreation Keepers of the Patos Light PO Box 1967 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Edrie Vinson Email: patoslightkeepers@hotmail.com URL: http://www.patoslightkeepers.org	A corporation of volunteers committed to preserving the historical, environmental, and educational values of Patos Island and its Lighthouse.

KWIAHT Category: Education Environment KWIAHT PO Box 415 Lopez Island, WA 98261 Contact: Russel Barsh Email: info@kwiaht.org URL: http://www.kwiaht.org	Since 2006 KWIAHT has offered local, participatory scientific research for sound stewardship of the San Juan Archipelago. Also See: indianisland.org

Lahari Category: Education Health Care Lahari PO Box 1252 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Sara Pelfrey Email: coordinator@orcasdoortodoor.org URL: http://www.laharionorcas.org	Providing education, resources, support, and transportation to assist aged or infirm people on Orcas Island.

Leadership San Juan Islands Category: Civic Education Leadership San Juan Islands P.O. Box 713 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Contact: Gretchen M. Krampf, MSOD, PCC Email: hello@lsji.org URL: http://www.lsji.org	LSJI offers programs that develop leadership skills and increase islanders’ awareness about issues affecting San Juan County.

Moran State Park and Camp Moran Retreat Center Category: Education Environment Sports and Recreation Moran State Park and Camp Moran Retreat Center 3572 Olga Road Olga, WA 98279 Email: moran@parks.wa.gov URL: http://www.parks.state.wa.us/547/Moran	Moran has over 38 miles of hiking trails; some sections open to bicycles and equestrian use. Check at the park for current trail maps and status.

Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Category: Arts and Culture Education Music Advocacy Group (MAG) PO Box 1171 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Miriam Ziegler, President Email: info@oimag.org URL: https://oimag.org/	Since 1997 MAG has been an active advocate for school music and music education as an integral component of the learning process.

Orcas Center Category: Arts and Culture Education Orcas Center 917 Mt. Baker Road, PO Box 567 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Dimitri Stankevich, Executive Director Email: info@orcascenter.org URL: http://www.orcascenter.org	Orcas Center is our island's performing arts and community center; providing artistic and cultural experiences that feed our hearts, souls, and minds.

Orcas Community Participatory Agriculture Category: Education Environment Orcas Community Participatory Agriculture PO Box 684 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Caitlin Leck Email: artofnourishment@gmail.com URL: https://www.orcascommunityag.org/	A locally-based model of agriculture, education and community-building, OCPA empowers participants to be the creators of the food that nourishes them.

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Category: Arts and Culture Education Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival PO Box 646 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Executive Director Email: anita@oicmf.org URL: http://www.oicmf.org	Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival brings world-class musicians to its Summer Festival, seasonal concerts, and music education programs for all ages.

Orcas Island Community Church Category: Education Faith-based Social Services Orcas Island Community Church 176 Madrona Street P.O. Box 205 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Brian Moss Email: brian@orcaschurch.org URL: http://www.orcaschurch.org	Serving Orcas Islanders for 138 years, our mission is to pursue God in the company of friends for the benefit of the world.

Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) Category: Education Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) PO Box 782 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Janet Brownell Email: info@oief.org URL: http://www.oief.org	OIEF is a nonprofit organization established in 1984 whose sole purpose is to secure and distribute contributions to benefit Orcas schools.

Orcas Island Film Festival / Orcas Open Arts Category: Arts and Culture Education Orcas Island Film Festival / Orcas Open Arts PO Box 1843 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Donna Laslo Email: orcasopenarts@gmail.com URL: http://www.orcasfilmfest.com/	Orcas Open Arts' mission is to foster a more connected, thriving and creative community by supporting various arts and arts education programs.

Orcas Island Garden Club Category: Education Environment Orcas Island Garden Club PO Box 452 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Nita Couchman Email: oigcprez@gmail.com URL: http://www.orcasislandgardenclub.org	The Orcas Island Garden Club boasts over 170 members representing a broad cross-section of islanders with a multitude of gardening interests.

Orcas Island Historical Museums Category: Arts and Culture Education Orcas Island Historical Museums PO Box 134 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Nancy Stillger, Executive Director Email: info@orcasmuseums.org URL: http://orcasmuseums.org	Our mission is to educate, inspire, connect and involve our community and visitors in the stewardship of our unique island history.

Orcas Island Library Category: Arts and Culture Civic Education Orcas Island Library 500 Rose Street Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Janet Marlow, Interim Director Email: jmarlow@orcaslibrary.org URL: http://www.orcaslibrary.org	Free internet/wifi, downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. Library Fair on 2nd Saturday every August. Open Mon-Sat 10am–6pm, and Sun 12pm–3pm.

Orcas Island School District 137 Category: Education Orcas Island School District 137 557 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Eric Webb, Superintendent Email: ewebb@orcas.k12.wa.us URL: http://www.orcasislandschools.org	OISD works collaboratively to enable all children to become creative, lifelong learners, critical thinkers and contributing members of society.

Orcas Island Shakespeare Society (OISS) Category: Arts and Culture Education Orcas Island Shakespeare Society (OISS) PO Box 323 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Michael Armenia Email: michael@orcasislandshakespeare.org URL: orcasislandshakespeare.org	OISS presents the life and works of William Shakespeare to the community by means of artistic and educational programming.

Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps Category: Economy/Business Education Environment Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps PO Box 1728 530 Guard Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Contact: Kelsey Kittleson, Youth Conservation Corps Program Coordinator Email: kelsey@sjicd.org URL: https://www.sanjuanislandscd.org/islands-youth-conservation-corps	The YCC program provides conservation summer programs for youth and is dedicated to establishing an ethic of stewardship amongst the next generation.

Orcas Recycling Services / The Exchange Category: Arts and Culture Economy/Business Education Environment Orcas Recycling Services / The Exchange PO Box 91 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Pete Moe Email: info@exchangeorcas.org URL: http://www.exchangeorcas.org/	Building a zero waste community and mitigating climate crisis through service, education, and stewardship of our waste/resource streams.

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Category: Education Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) PO Box 572 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Michele Rodriguez Email: orcasislandptsa@gmail.com	PTSA provide resources, academic & recreational opportunities, support & advocacy for the parents, teachers, and students of the Orcas School District

SAFE San Juans Category: Education Health Care Social Services SAFE San Juans PO Box 1516 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Dave Dunaway, Executive Director Email: dave@safesj.org URL: http://www.safesj.org	Our mission: prevention & elimination of domestic violence & sexual assault through victim services, education, community awareness, & social change.

Salmonberry School and Learning Center Category: Early Childhood Development Education Salmonberry School and Learning Center PO Box 1197 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Paul Freedman, Head of School Email: info@salmonberryschool.org URL: http://salmonberryschool.org	Salmonberry is an independent school for children ages 4 to 12 years offering holistic learning in an academic and experience-rich environment.

Wooden Boat Society Category: Arts and Culture Education Wooden Boat Society PO Box 174 Orcas, WA 98280 Contact: Mike Douglas and Steve McKeena Email: info@woodenboatsocietyofthesanjuans.org URL: http://www.woodenboatsocietyofthesanjuans.org	The mission of the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juans is to perpetuate the artistry, craftsmanship, and knowledge of maritime traditions.

YMCA Camp Orkila Category: Education Environment Sports and Recreation YMCA Camp Orkila P.O. Box 1149 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: David Affolter Email: daffolter@seattleymca.org URL: http://www.camporkila.org	Overnight and Day camps. Leadership programs for teens. Family Camps, Conference & Retreat facilities. Outdoor Environmental Education for Schools.

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