Strengthening Island Security Preparing for disruptions to vital supports Across the country — and right here at home — families are preparing for disruptions if the government shutdown continues after October 31st. This includes elimination/reduction of federal food benefits like SNAP and WIC but also includes having only one health insurance option in San Juan […]
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A Message from LIFRC The Lopez Island Family Resource Center (LIFRC) Board of Directors formally voted to be one of the partner organizations that supports the Lopez Island Parks and Recreation Initiative started by the Lopez Island Parks and Recreation Formation Committee PAC (the “Committee”) because there is a high need for youth after school
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Join Us for A Community Celebration! Mark your calendars Lopez for the 4th Annual Day of the Dead celebration! November 2nd from 3-6PM at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Come dressed as Catrina or Catrin, build an alter or contribute to a communal one, participate in crafts and activities, and share in this special
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LIFRC Endorses the Lopez Rec Levy LIFRC would like to clarify about our grants in relation to the Parks and Rec levy, which the LIFRC is endorsing. We are fortunate to currently have a 5-year OSPI 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, which funds after-school and summer camps for grades K-8. The grant expires in summer 2027. The Lopez
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Need Educational Financial Aid Assistance? Are you or someone you know thinking about college, apprenticeships, or technical training but not sure where to start with financial aid? We can help! FAFSA, WAFSA, scholarships — we’ll walk you through it step-by-step.For more information, email Susannah@lifrc.org to get started!
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Youth Leading Youth On an island where the tide teaches rhythm and the forest whispers patience, a new generation is finding its voice. They are learning not just to listen—but to lead. In classrooms, community halls, and open fields, Lopez youth are discovering that leadership begins with connection: to themselves, to one another, and to
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We Want to Make Some Clarifications Life on Lopez has always asked us to work together, to meet challenges head-on as a community. As the recent Salish Current article by Chom Greacen titled ‘Lopez Island in need of financial health check, community conversation’ points out, our community is navigating rising costs of living, a lack
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