Care is the invisible infrastructure that makes our island work.
Care doesn't happen in isolation. It grows from relationships, shared spaces, trusted local data, and community infrastructure that makes caring possible.
The Cortes Island Community Foundation helps these Acts of Care take root and flourish by strengthening the soil from which thousands of acts of care can grow.
WE ALL CARE FOR CORTES
Whether your Act of Care is picking up litter, saying hello to a stranger, or lending a helping hand, it counts. 10,000 Acts of Care is our way of making the invisible visible. Join a community campaign celebrating everyday Acts of Care on Cortes Island.
You have the chance to win the ultimate package of indulgence and relaxation. The Winner will receive a Nzuri Basket filled with:
* Eight passes to the Hollyhock Day Spa which includes access to the hot tub, sauna, showers, and tea bar.
* Ultimate Refuge Cover Experience which includes pick up and drop off at Squirrel Cove via water taxi, private floating sauna experience, a meal at Refuge Dockside Kitchen.
Share an Act of Care
Tell us about a moment when someone helped, connected, taught, supported, welcomed, inspired, or cared for you - or a way you cared for someone else.
Support Acts of Care
Helps strengthen the organizations, projects, and people who make care possible on Cortes.
3,742 Acts of Care Counted so Far
Every story submitted adds to the count. Care is everywhere. We're simply beginning to notice it.
Today's Acts of Care
Real Moments. Real People. Real Impact.
"Gave my neighbour a ride to the ferry so they could make their appointment."
"Dropped soup off for a friend recovering from surgery."
"Picked up garbage at Smelt Bay with my kids."
"Mentored a youth at the Academy on their science fair project."
Why Care Counts?
Because what gets measured gets attention.
And what gets attention grows.
For generations, Cortes has been built through countless acts of generosity, volunteerism, stewardship, creativity, and neighbourliness. Most of that work never appears in a report, a budget, or a funding application.
10,000 Acts of Care is our way of making the invisible visible.
Why 10,000?
The Cortes Island Community Foundation began with a $10,000 endowment.
Today, that seed has grown into millions of dollars invested in local people, projects, and organizations.
Because generosity multiplies.
Because small seeds grow forests.
Because strong communities are built one act of care at a time.
