Stories That Help Communities Thrive

Stories That Help Communities Thrive

by | Sep 6, 2026 | SOLVE

By Crystie Kisler, Director of Nonprofit Services In August, I had the joy of traveling to Whidbey Island for an event called ‘ThrivingFest’ with Danielle McClelland, the director of the Port Townsend Film Festival, and with a local advisor to Thriving...
Of Elephants and Salmon

Of Elephants and Salmon

by | Aug 12, 2026 | SOLVE

A Story of Habitat, Restoration and Working in Community As I was thinking about what the story was going to be for this newsletter edition, I went to JCF’s website looking for ideas, and I started scanning the list of nonprofit organizations it has supported over the...
Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue

Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue

by | Aug 12, 2026 | SOLVE

As soon as I arrive for my appointment with Cindy Daily, the Executive Director of Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue, another car arrives, and a woman pops out carrying a small shoebox. Cindy recognizes her immediately, as she has delivered many birds to Cindy’s care...
Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy

Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy

by | Aug 12, 2026 | SOLVE

Heading west away from downtown Port Townsend, I take a right off of Hastings Avenue, get out of my car and let myself in through a swinging iron gate, and all of a sudden I am in a botanical oasis. Situated on a little over six acres containing one of the larger...