Sara Lucia is grateful to be an OPAL homeowner. She attributes the affordability of her home as an important part of why she and her husband have been able to make some needed changes in their lives. Most recently, it has given them the opportunity to “change jobs, spend more time as a family, [and] […]
The “Hidden Homelessness”
Homelessness on Orcas looks different than in urban areas. Many rural homeless individuals live in places we do not see. They may be in the woods on private property, cars, sheds, tents and other places not intended for permanent habitation. Many live in substandard housing or RVs without adequate heat, water or septic. On Orcas, […]
Nurturing the Communities of Wild Rose Meadow: John and Vicki Clancy
Key to ensuring the growth and health of the wetlands in Wild Rose Meadow has been the years of dedicated work by neighborhood volunteers John and Vicki Clancy, steadfast stewards of the land who adopted the wetlands as their ecological ward.
Working for the Long Haul: Your Gifts Create Healthier Housing
The last two years have provided OPAL with the opportunity to conserve long-term rental housing on the island. Nineteen affordable rentals, at Northern Heights across from the library and on Mt. Baker Road near the airport, came on the market in 2021. With some timely help from you and other supporters, OPAL purchased the properties […]
OPAL and PSCCU Explore Joint Venture
Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union (PSCCU) recently purchased the building at 221 A Street in Eastsound, where the post office is located. The credit union wants the current business tenants to remain in the building and plans to establish a retail branch for the credit union on the same property. PSCCU also wants to help […]
OPAL’s Purchase of the Northern Heights Apartments is Fully Funded!
Thanks to the support of many islanders, the Northern Heights Apartments across from the library will continue to be year-round and affordable rental housing. OPAL Community Land Trust will purchase and then renovate the property. The current tenants will be able to stay. After learning last December that the Washington State Housing Trust Fund would […]
Encuesta sobre la visión de Eastsound: ¡solicite una invitación!
Sea parte de la voz que dará forma a Eastsound durante los próximos 20 años. Solicite una invitación a la Encuesta de visión de Eastsound. Comparta sus puntos de vista y opiniones sobre Habitabilidad. Espacio abierto, carácter de pueblo y estacionamiento/iluminación/transporte.
¡OPAL ahora posee terrenos para April's Grove!
Vivienda de alquiler asequible planeada En agosto, OPAL compró 3.8 acres de tierra en Eastsound para April's Grove. La propiedad está ubicada en North Beach Road, directamente al otro lado de la calle de Children's House. Los planes incluyen 45 casas adosadas de alquiler asequibles para individuos y familias cuyos ingresos oscilan entre $12,000 y $70,000 por año. El […]
Otra Casa “Reciclada”
Llega la última casa de Lake Union La undécima “casa reciclada” de OPAL llegó a la isla el 17 de agosto. Anteriormente, estaba ubicado en Lake Union en Seattle, donde Peter Erickson y Brigitte Bertschi criaron a su familia. Después de enterarse de la historia de reubicación de casas de OPAL, decidieron donar su hogar tan querido, junto con fondos para ayudar a pagar […]
La casa se muda a Orcas desde Belfair, WA
Septiembre de 2013: el 26 de septiembre, OPAL mudó una casa de Belfair, WA, a Seaview Street. La casa de dos dormitorios está situada en una propiedad adquirida a principios de año. Esta es la primera casa que OPAL traslada desde un lugar fuera de la isla.
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