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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Supporting Kindergarten Transitions at Lopez Island Family Resource Center As a new school year begins, it’s a big time of transition—graduates head off to college, elementary students move up to middle school, and preschoolers take their first steps into kindergarten. To ease this transition, the Lopez Island Family Resource Center (LIFRC) offered multiple programs over
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What do a dinosaur bone, an ichthyosaur shadow, and a ferry ride have in common?
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Recap: Youth Leadership Summit When youth take the lead, something powerful unfolds. Conversations grow deeper, ideas get bolder, and the room fills with a kind of energy that only comes from those discovering their voice—and how to use it with courage. They ask the questions adults often forget, bring humor into heavy moments, and remind
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What happens when you step outside the classroom? Not all lessons come from textbooks. Some arrive on the breeze, wrapped in the smell of cedar smoke and sea air. Some are shaped by the curve of a tide pool or whispered through stories passed down around a fire. And some are felt—deep in the belly.
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Powered by the People At the heart of the Food Share is a community-powered network of passionate volunteers who believe in feeding people with care and dignity. People like Christine Langley, a grower, cook, and community builder who leads the Lopez Locavores’ monthly meal prep team. With donated, gleaned, and locally grown ingredients, the Locavores have
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Preschool Prime Time: Where Stories Spark a Lifetime of Learning This past week, preschoolers and their families eagerly gathered for the final session of the 2025 Preschool Prime Time Bilingual Program. As always, the session began with a “picture walk,” where children preview the illustrations and make predictions about the story—empowering them to be active
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Youth Health Advocates (YHA) We are a group of youth advocates who are working together to support and foster youth wellbeing and mental health. Our focus is on positive youth development, prevention, and community engagement. We host youth leadership trainings, social events, regional summits and advocacy projects. Our goal is to reinvigorate and build a
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Beyond the Bell: Why After-School Programs Matter After School programs do more than keep kids busy—they provide a safe, engaging space where youth can explore new interests, build confidence, and develop lifelong skills. Across the nation, demand for these programs far exceeds availability, with nearly 25 million children missing out on after-school opportunities (After-School Alliance,
Illuminating a Path to a Healthier Community On Lopez Island, we understand that home is more than just a roof over our heads—it’s warmth on a cold night, a place to gather with loved ones, and the foundation for stability and well-being. Unfortunately, with rising costs of utilities, rent, and food, many of our neighbors
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