Submitted by the San Juan Island Community Foundation.

The San Juan Island Community Foundation is excited to announce the return of the SJI Cares Campaign at the San Juan County Fair, Aug. 14-17. This annual celebration of community generosity will spotlight 30 local nonprofit projects and the Women’s Fund, all working to strengthen our island community.

SJICF will match the first $1,000 raised for each featured project, encouraging donors to double their impact during the four-day campaign. Fairgoers will also have the chance to participate in interactive games to award bonus grants totaling $2,500 to the organizations of their choice.

“Community giving is the lifeline of our local nonprofits,” said Amy Saxe-Eyler, CEO of SJICF. “We’re so excited to launch another SJI Cares campaign at the County Fair — a beloved island tradition that brings people together to support essential services and programs that serve all of us. This year’s featured nonprofit project goals total $240,700, our biggest one yet! Come visit us at our fair booth in the main exhibition hall to learn more and donate to your favorite project!”

From youth programs to health care access, conservation efforts to senior support, this year’s participating organizations are fundraising for a wide variety of vital initiatives.

Featured organizations, projects and goal amounts:

Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center: Medical Access for Vulnerable Islanders – $8,000.

SAFE San Juans: Help Victims of Domestic & Sexual Abuse – $10,000.

Hospice of San Juan: Caregiver Respite at The Village – $10,000.

San Juan Community Theatre: Spotlight on Island Kids – $7,500.

Rotary Foundation of the San Juan Islands: 36 Weekends Food for Kids Program – $10,000.

Economic Development Council: Healthcare Career Pathways – $5,700.

San Juan Islands Healthcare Foundation: Elder Support & Wish Fulfillment – $5,000.

San Juan Public Schools Foundation: Early Learning Center Playground Remodel – $10,000.

Mullis Community Senior Center: Expanded Propane Storage – $10,000.

Animal Protection Society: Help Us Reach 170 Adoptions – $10,000.

San Juan Community Home Trust: HolliWalk Solar Project – $10,000.

Island Rides: EV Chargers at Mullis Center – $5,000.

Planned Parenthood of Greater WA & Northern Idaho: Friday Harbor Clinic – $10,000.

San Juan Islands Conservation District: Youth Conservation Corps – $10,000.

FANS: Expand Summer Daycare for Families – $10,000.

Soroptimist International: Cancer Treatment Transportation Fund – $5,000.

Center for Whale Research: Protecting Southern Resident Orcas – $10,000.

Island Red Fox Project: SJI Fox Study – $6,000.

Alchemy Art Center: Art Farm Renovations – $10,000.

Friends of the San Juans: Invasive European Green Crab Trainings – $3,000.

PKOLS: Storypoles Honoring STOLȻEȽ – $10,000.

Leadership San Juan Islands: Support Community Leadership Training – $5,000.

San Juan Library District: Improving Our Library Gathering Space – $9,000.

San Juan Island Grange: Heritage Orchard & Teaching Nursery – $5,000.

Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: Education Van – $10,000.

KWIAHT: Recover Antique & Unique Island Apples – $5,000.

Compass Health: Therapeutic Treatment Enhancement Funds – $5,000.

San Juan Historical Museum: Oral History Digitization Project – $5,000.

SJI Sailing Foundation: High School Sailing Team Shelter & Boat Trailer – $6,500.

Spring Street International School: Marine Biology & Water Activities Gear – $10,000.

Women’s Fund: Summer Membership Drive – $5,000.

Fairgoers may also choose to donate to the SJI Resiliency Fund, which provides emergency funds for local nonprofits facing a sudden loss of funding for critical programs serving our most vulnerable islanders.

Donations can be made at the SJICF fair booth in the main exhibition hall or securely online at sjicares.org throughout the event. Donors are encouraged to give early to take advantage of matching funds, and visit the booth for fun, games and meaningful giving.

For more information, visit sjicf.org or call 360-378-1001.