Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else's help."

John grew up in Ohio and served as a hospital corpsman in the US Navy, followed by a lengthy career in Human Resources. After decades spent living in sunny Southern California, he landed on Orcas nearly three years ago to

be closer to family.

Our community is doubly fortunate! John volunteers at

both the Orcas Senior Center and the Orcas Community Resource Center. At the Resource Center, he works twice a month greeting clients with a warm smile as they

shop for essential hygiene and cleaning products through the Coates Cabinet program.

Volunteering enables John to remain active, stay connected, and be informed about programs and activities available in our community. John believes the

rewards he receives from volunteering his time equal, or

even perhaps outweigh, the value received by the organization. 

John shared, “I encourage anyone who has the time - to get involved with one of our island non-profit organizations. The rewards you'll receive from service are priceless!”

If you'd like to become involved with or support one of Orcas Island's nonprofits or service organizations, check out this incredible list on OICF's website through the link below.

Jody grew up in the Northwest visiting the San Juan Islands over many years. Residing in Seattle and with close family members living on Orcas, she and her husband, Paul, were drawn to find a place to call home part-time on our beautiful island.

Bringing extensive professional experience in sales, marketing and consulting, at one point in her career, Jody was one of the rare few female executives reporting into a global Fortune 100 CEO. She has served and currently serves in leadership roles in a variety of non-profit and advisory boards, including the Seattle Children’s Theatre and the Ethical Apparel Africa Foundation (EAAF).

Jody was impressed with the Resource Center’s mission to foster a healthy community by connecting Orcas Islanders with the services needed to thrive and achieve equitable well-being, and was moved to get involved. She volunteers her time serving on our Development Committee with a focus on cultivating supporters to further allow us to serve the community's needs.

Jody enjoys walking, cooking, reading, non-profit work, and spending time with friends and family, including her two grandchildren who live in Brooklyn. We’re grateful to have Jody on our team here at the Resource Center!