Donor Spotlight

Frugal shipyard worker Herbert H. Goodman left half his $3-million estate to Olympic College for scholarships that have helped hundreds of students.

Bill Harvey did much more than put on plays during his 36 years as a drama professor at Olympic College. He also imparted leadership and people skills that changed students’ lives.

Anne Mulligan and Jim Sund love awarding scholarships and meeting students whose lives are transformed by community support.

The Suquamish believe in being good hosts. So even before the tribe had money to donate to community organizations, its people shared what they had – salmon, knowledge and their culture.

When University of Washington student Ruth Ross was assigned to an internship at the Olympic College library, she immediately found her calling.