Age well on Orcas.
Friends of Orcas Senior Center, DBA Orcas Senior Center, is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving island seniors and adults with disabilities.
Our mission
So people can live and age well.
We engage the community to provide services, advocacy, and support so that people can live and age well on Orcas Island.
We are proud to host programs run by community partners like the Orcas Island Lions Club, San Juan County and Whatcom Council on Aging. Donations support what the Center provides: a warm, safe, welcoming building, and the staff and daily operations behind it.
Our story
Nearly 50 years of service
| 1976 | Senior Services of San Juan County is founded |
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| 2002 | Our building on Henry Road opens |
| 2023 | We become a standalone 501(c)(3) |
| 2024 | Donors help us buy the building outright |
| 2025 | 28,000+ program visits |
Our team
Staff
Board of directors
Led by neighbors.
| Suzette Lamb | President |
|---|---|
| Darcey Miller | Secretary |
| Jordan Actkinson | Treasurer |
| George Eberle | Director |
| Steve Evans | Director |
| David Young | Director |
Where our money goes
| Staff & facility operations | 57% |
|---|---|
| Administration | 37% |
| Fundraising | 6% |