San Juan Island Community Foundation

Island Stage Left: Safe & Stable Theatre Seating

adminSJICF — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:19:44 +0000

* FOR A LIMITED TIME * The Foundation will match 50% of your donation, up to $1500 total to complete this project!

Island Stage Left performs at several different venues and set-up for each performance requires the coordination of many hands and a lot of equipment. One of the more challenging elements has been the audience riser system which over time has molded, rotted and needed ongoing work to maintain safety.

General Scholarship Fund

adminSJICF — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:15:08 +0000

Your gift to the Foundation’s General Scholarship Fund will help support San Juan Island high school graduates and adult residents to further their education.

Recipients of a General Scholarship award must:

show a commitment to scholastic achievement,
show the ability to successfully complete their program with excellence and in a timely manner and,
demonstrate financial need.

The Women’s Fund

adminSJICF — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:59:23 +0000

Perhaps your sister, your mother, your friend or you may want to be part of something bigger. All members of the Women's Fund can be directly involved in reviewing, evaluating and recommending grant awards to the Foundation’s board. The recommended minimum donation to join this pooled fund is $100.

Youth Positive Behavior Program

adminSJICF — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:35:29 +0000

The Youth Positive Behavior Program is an expansion of the existing and successful Challenge and Youth Leadership Program. The program is targeted toward students in grades 3 to 8. The participants will develop essential life skills to promote their own physical, emotional/mental and social well-being. The intent is to ultimately enhance their overall health, school and home relationships, as well as their academic performance. $685

Culinary Arts for Students

adminSJICF — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:23:32 +0000

The Culinary Arts program needed text books that represent what is currently taught. This popular and efficient program funds consumables through student fees and the Culinary Arts budget. Baked goods and other products are sold to purchase more ingredients and supplies. New textbooks is a one-time expenditure. $2250

Connecting Schools & Community

adminSJICF — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:18:16 +0000

Every public high school student is required to complete a community project. Many projects are easily executed without a need for funding (creating websites, promoting a community event, coaching youth athletics etc…) but sometimes, a good idea requires supplies and/or materials. Funds for this program were exhausted in 2011. Fund requests undergo a rigorous process and projects benefit both the students and our community. $2000

Foundation Scholarships Announced : Friday Harbor: April 24, 2012

adminSJICF — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:08:57 +0000

The San Juan Island Community Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of a variety of scholarship programs to assist high school graduates and adults wishing to continue their education at accredited colleges and universities, community and two-year colleges, and in accredited career and vocational training programs.

Inskeep Legacy Scholarship – for 2012 high school graduates from a San Juan Island high school program preparing to attend a four year college or university program. Deadline for application: May 1, 2012, 5 p.m.
General Scholarship – for San Juan Island high school graduates wishing to further their education in an accredited community college, two-year college, or vocational/career program.
Career Training – for San Juan Island residents with a high school degree or GED certificate planning to initiate or further career training in an accredited program leading to skills/professional certification. Currently applicants preparing for healthcare careers receive priority.

For more information on these scholarship programs please visit the Foundation website, www.sjicf.org or call the offices, 378-1001.

The Community Foundation serves as a non-profit philanthropic umbrella organization helping donors, non-profits and public organizations to achieve their goals through direct grants, organizational assistance and philanthropic resource management. For further information please contact the Foundation at PO Box 1352, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The office is located in the Technology Center, Mullis St. Friday Harbor; Phone 378-1001

Peace Island Medical Center

adminSJICF — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:56:55 +0000

The new Peace Island Medical Center will offer expanded primary care; a specialty clinic; enhanced diagnostic services; a cancer-care center; 24-hour ER and an inpatient Critical Access hospital.

Interactive Website: Dollars for Scholars

adminSJICF — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:43:26 +0000

There was a long overdue and real need to create an efficient way for high school students to better connect with community organizations looking for volunteers. A well-designed, interactive website has enhanced and improved this process, better matching student volunteers with community needs. Please visit their new website www.dollarsforscholarssji.org, click on ‘calendar opportunities’ and see how efficiently students and community organizations can link-up. Who knows? Perhaps your organization can benefit from student volunteers! $2300

Performance Art for students

adminSJICF — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:03 +0000

Finding professional, touring artists who bring the interest, capacity and areas of expertise that can resonate with students is a challenge. The San Juan Community Theatre, in partnership with Friday Harbor, Spring Street and Paideia schools, has identified two preforming art programs. With the support of the Community Foundation, two vibrant, interactive educational theatrical programs will expose approximately 450 island high school and middle school students and faculty to the performing arts. These programs are purposefully scheduled to maximize costs as these artists will also perform at the Orcas Center during this same time period. Evening performances are open to the public for community enjoyment and entertainment. $1000

October 19, 2012: Dynamic Guitar Duo and October 26, 2012: Nanda’s Performance of The Jacket