Impact Stories

Archipelago Collective has significantly enriched the San Juan Island community through its annual Chamber Music Festival, supported by a $4,200 grant from the San Juan Island Community Foundation. This initiative not only delivered beautiful music but also integrated educational elements that resonated deeply within the local schools and families. Achieving Musical Outreach Last year’s festival… Read More »Impact Stories: Harmonizing Community and Education through Chamber Music

The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild) recently completed the first phase of their ambitious project, Sunshine Plaza at Brickworks, significantly funded by a $10,000 grant from the San Juan Island Community Foundation. This initiative has helped transform Sunshine Plaza into a dynamic community space that celebrates local culture, agriculture, and art. Project Milestones… Read More »Impact Stories: Creating a Vibrant Social Hub for San Juan Island

A Commitment to Stability in San Juan Island’s Housing Crisis The San Juan Island Community Foundation proudly supported the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center (JLSFRC) with a grant of $25,000 aimed at providing emergency rental assistance to local households amid the ongoing affordable housing crisis. JLSFRC’s efforts have made a significant difference in the… Read More »Transforming Lives with Emergency Rental Assistance at Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center

In 2023, Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood received a crucial $4,982 grant from the San Juan Island Community Foundation, aimed at sustaining and expanding essential sexual and reproductive health services at their Friday Harbor clinic.  Grant Objectives and Results The grant enabled the clinic to continue offering comprehensive health care services amid rising demands and operational… Read More »Impact Stories: Vital Services at Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood

At the San Juan Island Community Foundation, we believe that supporting theatre extends beyond just funding performances—it also means ensuring that the spaces where these performances occur are safe and well-maintained. That’s why we are proud to have supported the San Juan Community Theatre in their critical Backstage Safety Upgrade project, a vital initiative aimed… Read More »Ensuring Safety Behind the Curtains: Supporting the San Juan Community Theatre’s Backstage Safety Upgrades

Compass Health has made strides in enhancing the well-being of youth in San Juan County through its Camp and Recreational Activities project. This initiative, funded by a grant from the San Juan Island Community Foundation, aims to support children and youth engaged in the organization’s family programs by covering costs associated with camp tuition, fees,… Read More »Compass Health Elevates Youth Engagement Through Camp and Recreational Activities

The San Juan Island Community Foundation is proud to share the positive impact of a recent project – Neighborly Nourishment Wall at Friday Harbor Food Bank. This project is supported by a grant from the San Juan Island Community Foundation and has become yet another valuable resource for island neighbors to find assistance information in… Read More »Transforming Lives: The Neighborly Nourishment Wall at Friday Harbor Food Bank

The Technology Student Association (TSA) at Friday Harbor High School has undergone a dramatic transformation, thanks to a generous $2,500 grant that has significantly enhanced its initiatives. This support has empowered students to excel in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competitions, fostering a thriving community of young innovators.   Catalyzing Growth and Innovation   The… Read More »Impact Spotlight: $2,500 Grant for Friday Harbor High School’s TSA Program

The San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) is taking significant steps to enhance our community impact. As part of our ongoing commitment to community enrichment, we have restructured our staff roles to better serve local nonprofits, donors, and community members effectively. New Executive Leadership In March, Amy Saxe-Eyler joined the foundation as the new Executive… Read More »Strengthening Our Community: Our New Leadership and Enhanced Roles

Happy Friday! I hope you’ll take a moment to read this new feature where I’ll be sharing the latest good news and work from your community foundation – all made possible by you, our generous supporters and friends. This week, we wrapped up another season of our annual scholarship program! We’re honored to be able… Read More »Beaming With Pride: 2024 Scholarship Recipients Announced