Submitted by the Women’s Fund Steering Committee

San Juan Island’s Women’s Fund members are making a difference by awarding grants to support critical projects that enrich the island community.

In late June, the women’s fund’s over 100 members voted to support three proposals for a total of $8,000. The projects include Friday Harbor Elementary School’s Summer Academy, the Washington Vocational Services seventh and eighth grade Dream Builders program, and the Friday Harbor Labs Science Outreach program.

The San Juan Island Women’s Fund is a pooled donor-advised fund managed by the San Juan Island Community Foundation. Members have granted nearly $200,000 to local nonprofits since it was founded in 2002. Those interested in joining can call 378-1001 or visit www.sjiwomensfund.org.

The women’s fund will also be featured at the community foundation’s fair booth, from Aug. 16 to 19. The community foundation will match every dollar raised at the fair, by 50 percent, until the organization’s goal is reached.