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LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

In the context of great leaps forward with two important projects, we want to share that – after several meaningful and productive years as the Home Trust’s executive director – Amanda Lynn has made the difficult decision to pursue her personal goals off the Island.

The Board has named Paul Fischburg, its current president, to step in as interim executive director. Amanda’s plan to continue working temporarily with Paul will bring stability and continuity – and will allow a seamless transition. Read more on the Journal:

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HOLLIWALK IS UNLOCKED!

Thanks to your constant support, we have been able to reach a settlement agreement with the Town of Friday Harbor that will allow HolliWalk to exist under the community land trust model.

Check out our press release, linked below!

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2025 Friday Harbor Electoral Questionnaires
Learn what candidates have to say about housing issues!

The Home Trust does not endorse political candidates. We are providing these questionnaires as a resource for our community only. We will continue to post questionnaire responses here from any candidates who wish to submit them as they are received.

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‘BOXED OUT’ EPISODE #1
Family Resource Center is on the front line of personal housing crises

Produced by Amanda Lynn

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2nd Annual Ride for Housing
Sun, Sept. 15, 2024
6:30AM - 4:00PM

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San Juan Island Farmers Market
April-October: Every Saturday
November-March: 1st & 3rd Saturday
9:00am to 1:30pm

Brickworks Building, 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor WA