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FH Athletic Assoc. $11,124

Friday Harbor Athletic Association received $11,124 in support of its Youth Football and Cheer program.

Alchemy Art Center $8,756

Alchemy Art Center received $8756 for its Artists in Community program which works to bring diverse perspectives to island residents.

County Fair Giving Campaign raises $213,000 in support of 30 community projects

When 30 nonprofit organizations on San Juan Island asked for the community’s help last month, islanders responded in a big way. Nearly 500 people came together to donate over $180,000 in just four days in support of critical local projects as part of the San Juan Island Community Foundation’s 2022 County Fair Giving Campaign.Read More »County Fair Giving Campaign raises $213,000 in support of 30 community projects

County Fair Giving Campaign brings islanders together in support of 30 community projects

For the first time in three years, San Juan Islanders will get together in person next week for four days of community celebration, education, and entertainment at the San Juan County Fair. To help translate that community spirit into action in the weeks and months that follow, the San Juan Island Community Foundation is preparing to launch its 2022 County Fair Giving Campaign.Read More »County Fair Giving Campaign brings islanders together in support of 30 community projects

SJICF awards $57,000 in grants to seven nonprofits

It was a busy spring of grant making at the San Juan Island Community Foundation.

In response to the devastating April 7 fire in downtown Friday Harbor, the Community Foundation and its donors awarded an emergency grant to the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center. These funds provided temporary rental and mortgage assistance for business owners and employees in financial need. Additionally, they helped subsidize the FRC’s Community Wellness Program, which offered counseling sessions for families affected by the fire.

Community Foundation grants also supported the ongoing work of half a dozen other nonprofits, each of which offers a unique contribution to our quality of life here on San Juan Island.Read More »SJICF awards $57,000 in grants to seven nonprofits

Philip Johnson joins Board of Directors

The San Juan Island Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Philip Johnson has joined the Board of Directors.

Phil first discovered San Juan Island over 20 years ago and soon became a resident along with his spouse, Peg Gerlock. During his 40-year career as a market research professional, he was an owner and the CEO of Leo J. Shapiro & Assoc., a market research and consulting company. Professionally he has been a researcher, analyst, manager, mentor, and marketing consultant. Currently, he is president of JJG Group LLC, which provides survey research for intellectual property litigation. Phil has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Loyola University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.Read More »Philip Johnson joins Board of Directors

SJICF awards scholarships to 38 island students

Thanks to the sustained generosity of island donors, the San Juan Island Community Foundation has awarded 38 students more than $169,000 in scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year. The recipients include 15 graduating high school seniors – 11 from Friday Harbor High School and four from Spring Street International School – along with 23 students already working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.Read More »SJICF awards scholarships to 38 island students

SJI Library $900

The SJI Library received $900 to support another year of a successful program to promote healthy aging for seniors.