Whidbey Community Foundation

Service/Civic
All-Island Community Band Category: Arts and Culture Education Service/Civic Youth All-Island Community Band 1936 Pinecrest Avenue Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Joan-Marie Gerth, President Email: allislandband@gmail.com URL: https://sites.google.com/site/whidbeyallislandcommunityband/	Volunteer org presenting free musical concerts, in support of other non-profits, & in retirement facilities. We also mentor junior musicians.

Baby Island-Saratoga Club Category: Education Service/Civic Baby Island-Saratoga Club PO Box 13 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: David Hiestand, President Email: davidhiestand@yahoo.com URL: www.babyislandsaratogaclub.org	To provide scholarships for the youth of South Whidbey Island and to maintain a community meeting hall.

Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers Category: Health Housing Human Services Service/Civic Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers 404 S Main St, Ste B Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Kelly Keilwitz, President Email: cwheartsandhammers@gmail.com URL: https://cwheartsandhammers.org/	"Neighbors helping neighbors". Our mission is to build community by helping neighbors with out ability or means to stay in their homes.

Civility First Category: Service/Civic Civility First 1166 Halsey Drive Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Cathy Whitmire Email: cathywhitmire@gmail.com URL: http://www.civilityfirst.org	A grass-roots movement promoting courteous public dialogue. We promote civility at local events, at workshops, in churches and via our website.

Clinton Community Hall Category: Service/Civic Clinton Community Hall PO Box 612 Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Catherine Billera, President Email: info@clintoncommunityhall.org URL: http://clintoncommunityhall.org	The Clinton Progressive Association is a nonprofit community supported organization that owns and manages the Clinton Community Hall.

Coupeville Festival Association Category: Arts and Culture Service/Civic Coupeville Festival Association PO Box 611 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Mike Dessert, Board President Email: info@coupevillefestival.com URL: coupevillefestival.com	Presents annual Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival started in 1964. All proceeds invested back into the community with emphasis on local arts & crafts.

Coupeville Garden Club Category: Service/Civic Coupeville Garden Club PO Box 835 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Carmen McFadyen Email: info@coupevillegardenclub.org URL: https://coupevillegardenclub.org/	We enhance the appearance and beauty of the Coupeville community and promote interest, understanding, education and participation in horticulture.

Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association Category: Business/Economy Historical Preservation Service/Civic Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association PO Box 121 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Rainy Simpson, Executive Director Email: rainy@coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com URL: http://coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com	Strengthen, promote, and maintain our successful historic downtown district.

Coupeville Lions Club Category: Service/Civic Coupeville Lions Club 2564 Libby Road Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Gary Youngs Email: gyoungs@cablespeed.com URL: https://www.coupevillelions.org/	To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement.

CRU Institute Category: Education Housing Human Services Service/Civic Youth CRU Institute PO Box 1162 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Nancy Kaplan, Executive Director Email: nancy@cruinstitute.org URL: http://cruinstitute.org	Teach young people effective, peaceful ways to resolve conflict & develop understanding, respect, & ability to cooperate in a multicultural world.

Deer Lagoon Grange Hall #846 Category: Business/Economy Education Service/Civic Youth Deer Lagoon Grange Hall #846 PO Box 386 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Charles Prochaska, President (Master) Email: whidstar@whidbey.com URL: http://deerlagoongrange.com	Focused on the family & providing community service. In partnership with SW Tilth operates the Agricultural Div of the Whidbey Fair. Facility rental.

Disabled American Veterans Whidbey Island Chapter 47 Category: Human Services Service/Civic Disabled American Veterans Whidbey Island Chapter 47 3037 Goldie Rd Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: John Callahan Email: davchapter47@hotmail.com URL: www.dav.org	To provide veterans and veteran families the best available service assist in dealing with the veterans administration in all benefit related matters.

Filipino American Association Of Oak Harbor Category: Human Services Service/Civic Filipino American Association Of Oak Harbor 285 NE Midway Blvd Ste 4B Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Gil Umayam Email: umayamgil@comcast.net	Our mission is to promote a closer social relationship among our members and promote the Filipino heritage through social awareness activities.

Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97 Category: Service/Civic Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97 311 SE 8th Ave Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Timothy Miller Email: fleetreservebranch97@gmail.com URL: https://www.fra.org/fra/web/	To communicate with legislators on issues of retirement, healthcare and all other entitled benefits as they apply to our service members.

Friends of the Clinton Library Category: Service/Civic Friends of the Clinton Library PO Box 253 Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Nicole Midkiff, President Email: clinton.library.friends@gmail.com URL: https://www.clintonpubliclibrary.us/friends-of-the-library	The Friends of the Clinton Public Library is a nonprofit advocacy organization which supports the Library, its patrons and the community.

Friends of the Coupeville Library Category: Service/Civic Friends of the Coupeville Library 788 Alexander St Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Leslie Franzen, Branch Manager Email: lfranzen@sno-isle.org URL: https://www.sno-isle.org/locations/coupeville/friends	The Friends of the Coupeville Library is a dynamic not-for-profit, volunteer organization supporting the Library.

Friends of the Freeland Library Category: Service/Civic Friends of the Freeland Library 5495 Harbor Avenue Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Betsy Arand, Library Manager URL: https://www.sno-isle.org/locations/freeland/friends	Our mission is to support and promote public awareness of library services, facility and staff in positive and creative ways.

Friends of the Langley Library Category: Arts and Culture Education Historical Preservation Service/Civic Youth Friends of the Langley Library PO Box 365 Langley, WA 98260 Email: friendslanglib@whidbey.com URL: http://sno-isle.org/locations/langley/friends	Formed in the 1920s, Friends of the Langley Library raises awareness for the Langley Library and raises funds for its events and furnishings.

Friends of the Oak Harbor Library Category: Service/Civic Friends of the Oak Harbor Library 1000 SE Regatta Dr Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Jane López-Santillana, Library Manager URL: https://www.sno-isle.org/locations/oakharbor/friends	Our organization is dedicated to helping the Oak Harbor Library with money and volunteers, as well as providing programs and information.

Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island Category: Service/Civic Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island PO Box 1024 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Maureen MacDonald, Board President Email: admin@gsswi.org URL: http://www.gsswi.org/index.shtml	The society is devoted exclusively to furthering genealogical research, promoting interest in family history and preserving records.

Gifts From the Heart Food Bank Category: Human Services Service/Civic Gifts From the Heart Food Bank PO Box 155 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Molly Hughes, President Email: info@giftsfromtheheartfoodbank.com URL: http://giftsfromtheheartfoodbank.com	Respectfully providing food to those in need Central Whidbey residents in need.

Island Senior Resources Category: Health Housing Human Services Service/Civic Island Senior Resources 14594 State Route 525 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Cheryn Weiser, Executive Director Email: reception@islandseniorservices.org URL: http://www.senior-resources.org	Island Senior Resources helps seniors and adults with disabilities, their families, and caregivers sustain their independence, dignity, and thrive.

Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor Category: Service/Civic Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor PO Box 714 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 URL: http://www.oakharborkiwanis.org/	We are a service club dedicated to improving the lives of the children of Oak Harbor.

Langley Community Club Category: Service/Civic Langley Community Club PO Box 32 Langley, WA 98260 Email: langleycommclub@gmail.com URL: https://langleycommunityclub.wordpress.com/	The Langley Community Club supports local non-profits through grants, the annual Soup Box Derby, and hosting community potlucks and events.

League of Women Voters Whidbey Category: Service/Civic League of Women Voters Whidbey PO Box 1933 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Karol Pulliam, Co-President of the Board Email: lwv.whidbey@gmail.com URL: http://lwvwhidbey.org	We're a nonpartisan, political organization (of both men and women) that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government.

Marine Corps League Detachment #1210, Whidbey Island Category: Service/Civic Marine Corps League Detachment #1210, Whidbey Island 3037 N Goldie Rd VFW Post #7392 Bldg Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Maj Megan McClung Email: rreyesvh@me.com URL: https://www.mclnational.org/	The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and to preserve traditions of the United States Marine Corps.

Mobile Turkey Unit of Whidbey Island Category: Human Services Service/Civic Mobile Turkey Unit of Whidbey Island 6573 Columbia Beach Drive Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Gwendine Norton, Co-President Email: gwendine@whidbey.com URL: https://www.mobileturkeyunit.com/	Provide a free, home-delivered Thanksgiving meal for people on South Whidbey Island, plus Coupeville, who would otherwise not have one.

Navy League Oak Harbor Area Council Category: Service/Civic Navy League Oak Harbor Area Council PO Box 847 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Cathy Niiro, Board Treasurer Email: uwisland@wavecable.com URL: http://oakharbornavyleague.org	We are civilians in support the men and women of the Sea Services.

Navy Wives Club of America #150 Category: Service/Civic Navy Wives Club of America #150 PO Box 964 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Jean Wieman Email: jwieman.nwca@yahoo.com URL: https://www.navywivesclubsofamerica.org/	NWCA unites all sea service enlisted spouses into bonds of mutual friendship, assistance and welfare for their families, bases and communities.

Oak Harbor Elks Lodge #2362 Category: Service/Civic Oak Harbor Elks Lodge #2362 155 NE Ernst ST Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Jim Schurr, Lodge President Email: jamesschurr51@gmail.com URL: https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=2362	The Lodge functions as a central meeting point for its members to plan and carry out programs and services to the community.

Oak Harbor Garden Club Category: Education Service/Civic Oak Harbor Garden Club 1050 SE Ireland Street c/o First Methodist Church Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Anne Sullivan Email: absullivan@comcast.net URL: http://www.oakharborgardenclub.org	The Oak Harbor Garden Club educates its members through speakers, floral design and horticulture programs, beautifies Oak Harbor, holds Garden Tours.

Oak Harbor Main Street Association Category: Business/Economy Historical Preservation Service/Civic Oak Harbor Main Street Association 851 SE Pioneer Way, #202 Oak Harbor , WA 98277 Contact: Hayley Samford, Executive Director Email: director@oakharbormainstreet.com URL: https://oakharbormainstreet.com	Oak Harbor Main Street Association actively promotes a vibrant, historic waterfront community.

Oak Harbor Music Festival Category: Arts and Culture Service/Civic Oak Harbor Music Festival PO Box 987 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Cynthia Mason, President Email: info@oakharborfestival.com URL: https://www.oakharborfestival.com/	The Oak Harbor Music Festival is held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Labor Day weekend in historic downtown Oak Harbor.

Officers' Spouses Club of Whidbey Island Category: Service/Civic Officers' Spouses Club of Whidbey Island PO Box 265 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Amber P., President Email: oscnaswi@gmail.com URL: https://www.oscwi.com/	For 45 years, the OSCWI had strived to foster a supportive community for active and retired military spouses, widows/ers, and significant others.

Penn Cove Water Festival Association Category: Arts and Culture Service/Civic Penn Cove Water Festival Association PO Box 393 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Vicky Reyes, President Email: penncovewaterfestival@gmail.com URL: penncovewaterfestival.com	Organizes cultural festival celebrating Coupeville's Native American history and historic waterfront.

Prowler Memorial Park Association Category: Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Prowler Memorial Park Association 678 SW Thornberry Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Thomas Ford, President Email: tjford72@comcast.net URL: http://www.ea6bprowler.org/	Provides maintenance for EA-6B Prowler Memorial located at NAS Whidbey honoring EA-6B aircrew and maintenance personnel killed in EA-6B mishaps.

Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise Category: Service/Civic Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise PO Box 577 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Bryan Stucky, President URL: https://www.whidbeyrotary.com/	Rotary members throughout the world take action to make communities better.

Rotary Club of Oak Harbor Category: Business/Economy Education Environment Health Historical Preservation Human Services Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Youth Rotary Club of Oak Harbor PO Box 442 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Steve Schwalbe, President Email: colschwalbe@gmail.com URL: https://ohrotary.org/	The Rotary Club provides support for city needs such as food for elementary school kids in need over weekends & high school scholarships.

Rotary Club of South Whidbey Island Category: Service/Civic Rotary Club of South Whidbey Island PO Box 444 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Lehan J (Jay) Ryan, President URL: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/811/	The Rotary Club of South Whidbey provides service to both the local and world communities & meets weekly to enjoy fellowship and informative programs

Rotary Club of Whidbey Westside Category: Service/Civic Rotary Club of Whidbey Westside PO Box 862 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: John Joynt, President URL: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/9353/

Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Category: Arts and Culture Service/Civic Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation 7312 35th Ave NE Marysville, WA 98271 Contact: Paul Pitkin, Foundation Executive Director Email: ppitkin@sno-isle.org URL: https://sno-islefoundation.org/	The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation expands the capacity of the Library District to serve more people.

Soroptimist International of Coupeville Category: Arts and Culture Business/Economy Education Health Human Services Service/Civic Youth Soroptimist International of Coupeville PO Box 573 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Rita Bartell Drum, President Email: sicoupeville@soroptimist.net URL: https://www.facebook.com/soroptimistinternationalofcoupeville/	Advocacy, mentoring and assistance to facilitate the Best for Women and Girls!

South Whidbey Commons Category: Service/Civic South Whidbey Commons 124 2nd Street Langley , WA 98260 Contact: Wendy Cordova, President URL: https://southwhidbeycommons.org/	A place for people of all ages to gather, learn and grow.

South Whidbey Garden Club Category: Service/Civic South Whidbey Garden Club PO Box 785 Clinton, WA 98236 URL: https://southwhidbeygardenclub.com/	Our mission is to share and stimulate the knowledge and love of horticulture among club members and the community.

South Whidbey Good Cheer Inc Category: Human Services Service/Civic South Whidbey Good Cheer Inc PO Box 144 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Karen Korbelik, Lissa Firor and Stephanie Turco Email: directors@goodcheer.org URL: http://goodcheer.org	Good Cheer been helping neighbors in need on the south end of Whidbey Island since 1962. The Food Bank is support chiefly by 2 thrift stores.

South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers Category: Service/Civic South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers PO Box 694 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Rusty Palmer, President Email: reply@heartsandhammers.com URL: http://www.heartsandhammers.com/	Connecting neighbors-in-need with neighbors who can help them remain safe and healthy in their homes.

The Giraffe Heroes Project Category: Animal Welfare Arts and Culture Business/Economy Education Environment Health Housing Human Services Service/Civic Youth The Giraffe Heroes Project PO Box 759 197 Second Street Langley, WA 98260 Contact: John Graham, Director Email: graham@giraffe.org URL: http://www.giraffe.org	The GHP moves people to "stick their necks out" for the common good, and gives them tools to succeed. Our stories of heroes inspire others to act.

Toddler Learning Center Category: Education Health Human Services Service/Civic Youth Toddler Learning Center PO Box 633 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Jaemee Witmer, Development Associate Email: toddlerlc@tlcwhidbey.org URL: http://www.tlcwhidbey.org	Collaborate with families, caregivers, & community members to provide best practice early support services in a nurturing environment.

Washington State University - Island County Extension Category: Environment Service/Civic Washington State University - Island County Extension 406 N Main Street Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Timothy Lawrence, County Director Email: timothy.lawrence@wsu.edu URL: http://island.wsu.edu	Provides lifetime learning & volunteer opportunities in areas such as beach, forest and shoreline protection, gardening, weed control, recycling & 4-H

Whidbey Community Foundation Category: Animal Welfare Arts and Culture Education Environment Health Historical Preservation Housing Human Services Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Whidbey Community Foundation PO Box 1135 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Nancy Conard Email: info@whidbeyfoundation.org URL: http://www.WhidbeyFoundation.org	To improve the quality of life on Whidbey by providing support for the nonprofit sector, and assisting donors to build and preserve enduring assets.

Whidbey Homeless Coalition Category: Housing Human Services Service/Civic Whidbey Homeless Coalition PO Box 453 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Jonathan Kline, Executive Director Email: swhomelesscoalition@gmail.com URL: http://www.whidbeyhomeless.org	Making homelessness brief/rare in our community. Temporary and emergency shelter, mentoring for life home stability, advocacy, outreach.

Whidbey Institute Category: Education Environment Service/Civic Youth Whidbey Institute PO Box 57 Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Heather Johnson Email: info@whidbeyinstitute.org URL: http://www.whidbeyinstitute.org	The Whidbey Institute's mission is to nurture the conditions for transformational learning. Our 106 acre forest campus is open to the public.

Whidbey Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Category: Historical Preservation Service/Civic Whidbey Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) 1964 Fircrest Avenue Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Cheryl Young Email: cherylyoung21@gmail.com	DAR is a service organization supporting veterans and promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism.

Whidbey Island Garden Tour Inc. Category: Environment Service/Civic Whidbey Island Garden Tour Inc. PO Box 164 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: June Davis, Board Member Email: wigt@whidbey.net URL: https://www.wigt.org/	Whidbey Island Garden Tour Inc. provides funding to local groups that work to improve Whidbey Island’s shared habitat.

Whidbey Island Kite Festival Association Category: Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Whidbey Island Kite Festival Association PO Box 350 Langley , WA 98260 Contact: Lisa Root Email: lroot0208@aol.com URL: https://www.whidbeykites.org/	Whidbey Island Kite Festival Association supports the annual Whidbey Island Kite Festival, a wonderful, fun-filled outing for the entire family.

Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Category: Service/Civic Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Contact: Vanya Brown, President URL: https://whidbeysounders.toastmastersclubs.org	A supportive & positive learning environment, empowering members to develop communication & leadership skills.

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