OPAL Community Land Trust recently purchased nearly 30 acres of land in Eastsound. In keeping with OPAL’s long-term strategy of thoughtfully stewarding land for the benefit of the community and assuring that Orcas islanders will have access to homes they can afford, the board of trustees took action to acquire the property with a vision […]
April’s Grove receives finishing touches
On a cold and sunny October 24, a group of 15 volunteers – April’s Grove residents, OPAL homeowners and trustees, and community members wanting to get their hands dirty – helped to landscape the new April’s Grove neighborhood of affordable rental townhomes in Eastsound. To read the full article from the Islands’ Sounder click here. […]
April’s Grove residents are moving in
The first nine households moved into April’s Grove at the beginning of September. It was a day filled with joy, exuberance and relief. On move-in day one woman arrived at 8 a.m., because she had borrowed a friend’s van and needed to return it that morning. Two single parents now have homes with bedrooms so […]
OPAL’s Annual Gala moves online June 27 to June 30
In response to this year’s need for social distancing, OPAL will hold its annual benefit Gala online and expand the event to four days. OPAL Gala2020 will begin at noon on Saturday, June 27, and end at midnight on Tuesday, June 30. To read the full article from the Islands’ Sounder please click here. To […]
Lisa Update: Keeping Islanders in Their Homes
It’s a new world, and your team at OPAL is adapting. We’re learning new ways to stay connected, new “work from home” routines, and are striving to take frequent, deep, full breaths. Speaking of which, how about we each take this moment … one big breath in … one big breath out … thanks for […]
OPAL’s Response to COVID-19
It is better to light a tiny candle, than to rage at the darkness. – Chinese Proverb The COVID-19 virus is changing our lives. Your team at OPAL is doing our best to be part of a supportive response. Here’s a quick update to let you know what we are doing: OPAL is part […]
Thank You for 2019
This is my favorite picture from 2019. I’m with my two-year old granddaughter, Alice. We’re at the edge of the April’s Grove construction site where buildings are taking shape and some of the preserved trees are visible. This picture has me think about the kids who need a healthy place to live. I believe that […]
Bruce Pavitt to Host Dance-a-Thon to Benefit April’s Grove
Get your dancing feet ready for an eight-hour journey through musical history. With tracks that range from Frank Sinatra to Billie Eilish, DJ Bruce Pavitt is hosting a dance-a-thon to benefit OPAL Community Land Trust. “This is something I have wanted to do for years, and I’ve been looking for the appropriate opportunity,” Pavitt said. […]
Special GiveOrcas Campaign for April’s Grove Set for June 29–July 8
From June 29 through July 8, the Orcas Island Community Foundation will be hosting a special online GiveOrcas campaign to benefit OPAL’s April’s Grove project of 45 new rental townhomes. During this special GiveOrcas campaign, OICF encourages the community to become “Partners in Philanthropy” and help raise funds for affordable housing on Orcas. OICF covers […]
Field Day & A Gala OPAL Evening
Saturday, June 29, 2019 Orcas Center Field Day Noon – 4:00pm A Gala OPAL Evening 5:30pm Join us for a day of fun to help April’s Grove cross the finish line! The festivities will begin with an afternoon of food, games, live music and fun! Entry is by donation, so come have a […]
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