A big thank you to Rosie Noble and our friends at Soroptimist International of Fidalgo Island!  SI of Fidalgo Island is the volunteer organization for “busy” women who dedicate their service work to improving the lives of “at risk” youth, single-parent families and disadvantaged seniors in our community.  We are so grateful for their generous contribution to the Anacortes Family Center by offering to keep our laundry room stocked with supplies!  Wow!  Our residents (and future residents) are so appreciative of your thoughtful gift and we thank you very much.   

The playground equipment generously donated by John Tursi in memory of his wife, Doris, is nearly complete.  Board Member, Rob Waligurski, along with volunteers Ray Bloom, Mike Harris, Terry Green, Harry Chandler, Robert Baggs, David Rapella, & Curt Oppel have been working hard to prepare the site and assemble the equipment.  Island Rentals contributed a jack for the build and Karl Yost arranged the use of a laser level for the duration of the project.  The Anacortes High Basketball teams also helped out on a Saturday (click here for details) to prepare the ground for the build.  We are awaiting a few final parts to arrive to replace some factory defects, but the project will be complete very soon.  Our youngest residents have been excitedly and anxiously monitoring the progress and are eager to begin "performance testing."  Many thanks to everyone who contributed their time, talents and financial support to provide a fun and safe place to play. The children here at the shelter, as well as all who will reside with us in the future, are very lucky to have such wonderful community support.

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We'd like to send a big thank you to the Fidalgo Island Quilters for their recent contribution of 6 more quilts!  They are absolutely gorgeous and they add a lovely homey feel to the Center.  For more information about the Fidalgo Island Quilters, you can visit their website at fidalgoislandquilters.com. For pictures of the quilts, click "Read more" below.