Whidbey Community Foundation is excited to announce the addition of its two newest board members: Lance Gibbon of Oak Harbor, WA, and Jerry Millhon of Langley, WA.
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Census 2020 Workshop on November 6
Whidbey Community Foundation has partnered with Washington Nonprofits, Island County, Sno-Isle Libraries, and the US Census Bureau to host a Census 2020 workshop at the Coupeville Library on November 6 from 10am – 12pm.
WCF Grant Cycle Opens August 5
WCF Received a Grant from the Washington Census Equity Fund
Whidbey Community Foundation is excited to announce that we have received $10,000 in funding from the Washington Census Equity Fund which will help us promote a robust and accurate count in the 2020 Census. Census data is used to determine how more than $800 billion in federal funds are distributed back to local communities every year for services and infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, fire departments and roads.
WCF will provide targeted training opportunities for local nonprofit organizations, informational handouts, and a public outreach campaign. Training for nonprofits will include workshops for staff, board members, and volunteers that work with hard-to-count individuals from all backgrounds on Whidbey Island.
Continue reading “WCF Received a Grant from the Washington Census Equity Fund”Jessie Gunn Named First Program Manager for WCF
The Board of Whidbey Community Foundation is excited to announce our first staff member, Jessie Gunn, who takes the position of part-time Program Manager. Jessie joined WCF in April 2019 after more than 10 years of experience in the social sector having worked with national foundations, government programs, nonprofits, and corporate philanthropy.
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