177 Foundations that have given Disaster Relief grants in Alaska

TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST QUALIFIED PERSONS IN DEVELOPING A CAREER IN THE ALASKA HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CONTINUING EDUCATION, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, MENTORING AND JOB PLACEMENT.

Four Valleys Community School, Inc. offers local residents year-round learning opportunities and community enhancing activities. FVCSI practices the three basic components of community education which are lifelong learning, community involvement, and efficient use of resources. The FVCSI office and main facility at Girdwood School is open beyond the regular school day to provide academic, recreational, health, social service, and work-preparation activities for people of all ages.

TO MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF THE BRISTOL BAY FISHERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS BY FOCUSING ON THE ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF BBRSDA MEMBERS, SUPPORTING A SUSTAINABLE BRISTOL BAY COMMERCIAL FISHERY, AND PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY WILD SALMON PRODUCTS.

YOUTH FOCUSED COMMUNITY OUTREACH IS OUR MISSION. FUNDING, WITH EXCEPTION TO THE SEA HAWKER / SEAHAWKS ALASKA 12 TOUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH, IS SOLELY DIRECTED AT YOUTH NEEDS IN THE MAT-SU VALLEY. MAT-SU SEA HAWKERS SERVES AS DRIVING FORCE PROVIDING PARTICIPATION ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND VOLUNTEERISM. OUR OUTREACH CHAMPIONS COMMUNITY BETTERMENT, AND PROMOTES ACTIVE LIFESTYLES AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING YOUTH HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. MAT-SU SEA HAWKERS STRIVES TO HELP YOUTH COMBAT AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD OBESITY, AND PREVENT EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS, THROUGH HEALTHY AND EDUCATIONAL VENUES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PLAY 60 CHALLENGE, AND NO MORE MAT-SU. ALONG WITH DONATING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AS NEEDED, WE DIRECT AND CHALLENGE YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN VOLUNTEERISM, COMMUNITY BASED WELLNESS PROGRAMS, AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES THAT HELP TEAM- BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ENCOURAGES HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH PROPER NUTRITION

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA YOUTH FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND DONATE FUNDS TO OTHER AREA NON PROFIT AGENCIES.