The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Alaska

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE RECORDING AND PRESERVATION OF ALASKA'S HISTORY, CONTRIBUTE TO EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS OF ALASKA, SUPPORT THE IDENTIFICATION OF HISTORIC ARTIFACTS, LITERATURE, RECORDS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND OTHER IMAGES, SITES AND TRADITION, ERECT APPROPRIATE PLAQUES, STATUES, OR OTHER MEMORIALS EXPLAINING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THESE STRUCTURES AND SITES, AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT.

MISSION:

NATIVE PEOPLES ACTION GIVES VOICE TO OUR ANCESTRAL IMPERATIVE TO UPLIFT OUR PEOPLES AND PROTECT OUR WAYS OF LIFE BY TAKING A STAND, WORKING TOGETHER AND MOBILIZING ACTION. WE DO THIS THROUGH ENSURING ALASKA NATIVES ARE HEARD IN ALL LEVELS OF POLICY MAKING, ADVOCATING FOR THE WELLNESS OF OUR PEOPLES AND OUR WAYS OF LIFE, AND BY TRANSFORMING SOCIAL SYSTEMS.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS, STORIES, AND ARTIFACTS OF THE HUMAN HISTORY OF THE SITKA, ALASKA AREA FOR THE INSPIRATION, EDUCATION AND BENEFIT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

MISSION:

PROMOTE AND SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS IN MAINTAINING A DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY AND POSITIVE BUSINESS AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT IN THE GREATER SEWARD AREA.

MISSION:

PROMOTE GYMNASTICS COMPETITION, INCLUDING TRAINING, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COMPETITION AND LESSONS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Animal-Related major group area.

MISSION:

WE PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH MENTORS. WE SCREEN VOLUNTEERS FOR SAFETY AND COMPATABILITY AND THEN MATCH THEM WITH CHILDREN. WE THEN MONITOR AND SUPPORT THE MATCH TO ENSURE CHILD SAFETY AND POSITIVE OUTCOMES.

MISSION:

TO PARTNER WITH THE AK DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PROVIDING MINISTRY AND PROGRAMS FOR CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF INMATES AND EX-OFFENDERS

MISSION:

PROVIDING POTABLE WATER TO EACH OF 90 MEMBERS AT APPROXIMATELY THE COST OF SERVICES.

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TO PROMOTE, PRODUCE, & PERFORM LIVE COMMUNITY THEATER.

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TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE KENAI PENINSULA COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS RUN BY VOLUNTEER EMT'S.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR ARTS AND PROMOTING ARTS IN THE UPPER SUSITNA VALLEY OF ALASKA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

WE BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT TO CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, AND TOXIC-FREE FOOD. DRIVEN BY A CORE BELIEF IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, ACAT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES TO ELIMINATE EXPOSURE TO TOXICS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, SHARED SCIENCE, EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND ADVOCACY.

MISSION:

TO UNDERTAKE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE STRONG ECONOMIES, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, AND A QUALITY ENVIRONMENT IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA.

MISSION:

TO REPRESENT LETTER CARRIERS EMPLOYED BY THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE IN THE STATE OF ALASKA.

MISSION:

TO ENRICH AND CONNECT THE COMMUNITIES OF THE UPPER SUSITNA VALLEY THROUGH INFORMATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS BY WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ALASKA TO IDENTIFY AVAILABLE PARENT NAVIGATION, RESOURCE SHARING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL AND EDUCATION SERVICES.