In tune with the holiday spirit, Chris, Denisia and Tori Halligan returned to their hometown of Langley to make a generous donation to the South Whidbey Commons in honor of their parents, Marcia and Pat Halligan. At left, they pose for a photo alongside Sue Haworth and Cathy Rooks of the South Whidbey Commons board of directors.

The South Whidbey Commons, located at 124 Second Street Langley, is a non-profit organization which aims to provide a community gathering place in the form of a coffeehouse bookstore and workplace training program.

Originally a workplace training program for youth, established under the umbrella organization Youth Connection, the South Whidbey Commons training program was restructured in 2010 and now includes adult volunteers who receive training and mentor students.

The coffeehouse bookstore relies upon donations and sales of beverages and used books in order to operate.