The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ketchikan

MISSION:

ENHANCE AND REHABILITATE THE SALMON RESOURCES IN SOUTHERN SOUTHEAST ALASKA TO THE OPTIMUM POSSIBLE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BENEFIT OF ALL RESOURCE USERS.

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TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, CUSTOMER GUIDED SUPPORTS THAT ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY BELONGING AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

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TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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TO INSPIRE A GREATER LOVE FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PRINCIPLES OF AMERICAN LIBERTY.

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THE KETCHIKAN SENIOR CENTER HELPS ELDERS STAY HEALTHY, SAFE, AND INDEPENDENT THROUGH OFFERING VARIOUS SERVICES.

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WOMEN IN SAFE HOMES (WISH) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES. WISH IS LOCATED IN KETCHIKAN AND SERVES OVER 17 COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN SOUTHEAST ALASKA. THESE INCLUDE THE COMMUNITIES OF KETCHIKAN, SAXMAN, WRANGELL, PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND, METLAKATLA, AND HYDER. CURRENTLY, WISH HAS A 30-BED FACILITY THAT IS OPEN 7 SAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS EACH DAY. SERVICES PROVIDED CROSS ALL RACIAL, ETHNIC, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL GROUPS. OUR CLIENTS RANGE IN AGE FROM INFANT TO THE ELDERLY WITH DIVERSE PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES/NEEDS. WISH ALSO ROUTINELY SERVES WOMEN IN VARIOUS STAGES OF PRENANCY. WISH IS THE ONLY DV ORGANIZATION WITH THE ABILITY TO WORK AT THIS CAPACITY IN SOUTHERN SOUTHEAST ALASKA.

MISSION:

IMPROVE THE HEALTH & LIVES OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY RAISING FUNDS & PROVIDING CHARITABLE SUPPORT.

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TO BUILD AND OPERATE A REGIONAL MARINE EDUCATION, EXHIBITION, AND RESEARCH CENTER.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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PROVIDE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, HAPPINESS AND USEFULNESS IN LONGER LIVING.

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The goal of this organization is to ensure that communities have a clean and healthful environment that is free from air and water pollution, pesticides and other hazardous substances, damaging radiation and excessive levels of noise.

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TO ENCOURAGE CREATIVE EXPRESSION BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY AND AVENUE FOR THE ARTS; TO FOSTER EDUCATION & APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS BY PROMOTING CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES, PERFORMANCES, INSTRUCTION, & EXHIBITS.

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THE MISSION OF RENDEZVOUS IS TO PROVIDE ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES.

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TO PROMOTE A HEALTH, GROWING FOREST-BASED INDUSTRY IN ALASKA NAD TO PROVIDE COST EFFECTIVE BENEFITS AND SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS.

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FIRST CITY PLAYERS IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING LIFELONG ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES IN THE GREATER KETCHIKAN COMMUNITY, AND BRINGS THEM TOGETHER FOR DYNAMIC AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. FCP STRIVES TO PROVIDE AN OPEN AVENUE FOR INDIVIDUAL CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF PRODUCING HIGH-QUALITY AMATEUR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS.

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TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS TO AMERICAN IDEALS AND NATIONAL PATRIOTISM, TO ASSIST VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND YOUTH OF THE AREA.

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TO IDENTIFY THE CURRENT NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO EQUIP THEM FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THEIR LIVES.

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TO DELIVER EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND SUPPORT THE HERITAGE AND FUTURE OF THE CAPE FOX COMMUNITY AND SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGION.

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THE MONIES RAISED THROUGHOUT SOCIAL QUARTERS IS USED FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL VETERANS, ACTIVE AND DISABLED MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND CONVENTIONS IN KETCHIKAN ALASKA.