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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. 

SJI Library $1,720

The SJI Library received $1,720 to offer 3 story walk programs in partnership with Island Rec and the Land Bank.

KWIAHT $1,726

KWIAHT received $1,726 to acquire acoustic equipment to record upland wildlife at Lime Kiln State Park. This is a partnership program with local secondary school… Read More »KWIAHT $1,726