2015 Nonprofit Resource Guide

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Fort Knox and Sam Kirstein, the director of Fairbanks Community Food Bank, are partners in improving our community.

At Fort Knox, stewardship means helping our neighbors and community, and protecting our land and water resources, too. That’s why we’re committed to the food bank.

Sam modestly says, “Good happens in the community, and I get to see it happen.” We like to think that Sam is one of the many generous individuals in the community out there making good things happen every day.

And we’re mighty glad she does.

Our People.Our Community.

Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc.A Kinross company

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We extend our sincere appreciation to Kinross, Fort Knox, Pogo Mine

& Usibelli Coal Mine without whom this publication would

not be possible. We invite you to support these community-minded

organizations.


Morning Star Ranch (MSR) is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of individuals in our community through the availability of meaningful therapeutic techniques designed to promote client integration within the community. Our services emphasize learning activities, community involvement, employment support and promoting self-sufficiency in our clients. We believe that everyone, regardless of intellectual or physical ability level, deserves to fully participate in the community they live in.

Morning Star Ranch ensures that those with disabilities get these opportunities and experience a high quality of life:

events that are held community wide

We strive to provide a high quality of service in an intimate, residential setting. Our agency is located at 2757 College Rd, the former residence

family home.

Morning Star Ranch is funded primarily through development disability Medicaid Waivers and we depend on the generosity of those in our

that serves members of our community. We offer these services to about 30

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Morning-Star-Ranch/497836117028297

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Donors play an integral role in the success of charities and other non-profit organizations. Such firms would be unable to remain opera-tional if not for the support of pri-vate donors whose volunteering and financial contributions make it possible for organizations to meet the goals set forth in their mission statements.

Recognizing the important role they play in the success of a charity, donors may be overwhelmed when faced with the decision of which charity they want to work with or donate to. The following tips can help donors make that often diffi-cult decision.

· Find a cause you can connect with. Many people are more motivated to support a charity they have a personal connection with, wheth-er that support involves donating money or volunteering. For exam-ple, you may be more likely to get involved with a charity that raises funds for cancer research if you or someone close to you had a bout with cancer. A cause you can con-nect with is one that’s more likely to inspire you to do more, which is a goal of many people upon deciding to work with or donate to a charity.

· Consider something local. If you intend to volunteer, then consider a local charity, as you might be more involved if you work with a char-ity that sponsors programs or rou-tinely hosts events or functions within your community. Another advantage to choos-ing a local charity is that it allows donors to have a direct impact on their own commu-nities, something that may spur donors to become more involved as time goes on.

Choosing a charity that’s right for you

· Dip your toes in the pool. Once you find a charity that aligns with your passion and, if you plan to volunteer, your schedule, you can take steps to see how the charity is at-tempting to fulfill its stated mission. Even if you don’t have the time necessary to regu-

larly volunteer, sign up for an orga-nization-sponsored event so you can verify that the charity is doing a good job with its programs. You may notice the charity is wasting resources on nonessential expens-es, a red flag that may suggest your donation of time and/or money would be better spent elsewhere. But you may notice that the charity is doing a great job and feel confi-dent that your donation won’t be going to waste. Conduct this trial run before you decide to support or fully volunteer with a charity.

· Ask around. Much like you might read a product review or ask a neighbor for a recommendation about a contractor, you also can ask around when researching which charity to work with. If you want to work with a local charity, then ask others in your community if they can recommend an organization. If you don’t have time to volunteer but want to donate, research a charity online before making a do-nation. Sites such as Charity Navi-gator (www.charitynavigator.org) and Guide Star® (www.guidestar.org) vet charities and can prove to be valuable resources for pro-spective donors who want to learn about the missions, legitimacy, im-pact, and financial health of chari-table organizations.

Choosing a charity to work with is no small task. But prospective donors can take several steps to make the process go smoothly.

Finding an organization that you truly connect with makes a huge difference both to you and the organization.


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National research has shown that the positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters have a direct and measurable impact on

In an independent nation-wide study, Little Brothers and Little Sisters were: 52% less likely than their unmatched peers to skip school; 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs; 27% less likely to begin using alcohol; More confident in their schoolwork performance;

Start Something BIG for Youth!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, Fairbanks Office

Fairbanks, AK 99701 452-8110

Like us at www

North Star Youth Court and Youth Mediation programs aim to engage victims, offenders, and their community to restore relationships and reduce the recidivism

organization educates youth about the legal system, mediation, and substance abuse,

Mediation use positive peer pressure to encourage personal accountability and

Restorative Justice in Action!

For over 40 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska has been providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever

Call 452-8110 today for more information on how to get started.

Start something BIG by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister today

North Star Youth Court

Fairbanks, AK 99701 457-6792

Join North Star Youth Court Today!North Star Youth Court trains youth between the ages 12-18 to represent and judge their peers in act ual

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training taught by local adult attorneys, judges, and trained Youth Court training covers jurisdiction, procedure

evidence, advocacyDispute Resolution training addresses negotiation,

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Welcome to Hope Counseling Center. We off er the fi nest trained mental health and substance abuse professionals who work with individuals, couples, and families to promote optimal mental health and well-being. We also off er the highest level of psychological testing and evaluation. Among our specialties, we provide services for people dealing with addictions, depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, parenting issues and more. We have the ability to off er comprehensive services including psychological testing and assessment as well as counseling utilizing various treatment modalities. We are a member of the Alaska Psychology Internship Consortium (AkPIC), an American Psychology Association (APA) accredited program, and take pride in helping to train Alaska’s future counselors and psychologists. Most importantly, we respect your need for a timely and cost eff ective solution.

Anne BrainerdLPC, NCC, ACS,

Deputy Director

Bill CouthranLPC, NCC

Dan CurnsPh.D, LPA

Frank PonzianoCDC-I

Jackie KinvilleLMFT, NCC

John DeRuyterPh.D., Licensed Psychologist,

Executive Director

Liana ShelbyM.A.

Matthew SenaLPC

Mike SapiraMA

Shayle HutchsionLCSW

Valerie Giff ordPh.D., Licensed

Psychologist

Rachael Madden-Connor

Cheryl Casey Cindy Stout Jennifer Rood Kylee TisdellArtha DeRuyter

Helping People...

...healing families.


It is often during times of extreme devasta-tion when children first see how communi-ties can join together to help one another. Such efforts may be a child’s initial expo-sure to charity while highlighting the im-portance of putting another person’s needs before your own.

But children need not be exposed charity solely during times of tragedy. Teaching children to be chari-table is one of the ways to help them be-come good citizens of the world. By helping others, parents can instill early on lessons of kindness, empathy and compassion into their sons and daugh-ters. Children who are ready and willing to lend a helping hand may grow up to be more appreciative of what they have in their own lives. What’s more, they may learn to be selfless while as-signing less value to material things.

Youngsters who re-peatedly see their own parents and other role models doing good and lending a helping hand may be more inclined to re-peat that behavior, and giving will be the norm for them rather than the exception.

To mold charitable children, families can employ the following techniques.

* Start locally. There are people right in your own community or on the street where you live who can benefit from a helping

Teach children to be charitablehand. Ask an elderly neighbor if he or she needs assistance with shopping for grocer-ies or could benefit from your child taking in the garbage cans after pickup. Children can help shovel snow from sidewalks or do other age-appropriate tasks, such as place a carelessly strewn newspaper closer to a neighbor’s door.

* Volunteer as a family. The entire family can get together and spend time working at a community-sponsored carnival or cleaning debris from an area beach. Volunteer work may be available at your child’s school, where families can plant gardens around the prop-erty. When volunteering as a family, not only is your entire family helping to do good, but you’re spending quality time together as well.

* Make charitable donations. Let children see the solicitations for monetary donations that

come in the mail. Read aloud the pleas for funds to help children and adults who may not have enough to eat or who may require medical care. This is an important lesson in humility and helps show children that not every person in the world is comfortable. Once kids have read about the needs of others, involve them in the donation pro-cess. They can assist with sorting clothing and toys they may no longer need and then

help bag it up and do-nate it to an agency that takes collected items.

* Give throughout the year. Charity need not be limited to the holi-day season. Inform chil-dren that many people need throughout the year, and that volun-teering is a year-round activity.

* Match kids’ charitable fundraising. Encourage children to start their own fundraising efforts and match the funds they raise. Find compa-nies that will also match the amount your chil-dren have raised.

* Set up a giving policy. Children can learn the importance of giving at an early age by dividing their allowances and financial gifts into different categories. They can put one-third toward savings, one-third toward spending and one-third toward donations. If children do not have a lot of money in a piggy bank, they can donate their time, which many charities need as much as money.


The 2015 Vision of the Board of Directors oaf the Food Bank :

To have no one in the Tanana Valley die of starvation.To have no child in the Tanana Valley go to bed hungry.

To provide food assistance to everyone who meets federal poverty guidelines.

Sebiyam Werdin-Kennicott is a 12 year old student at Watershed School. He personally baked and/or collected from his friends over 100 loaves of homemade bread for the BAKE FOR GOOD project, Thanksgiving 2014.

We are primarily a volunteer agency and one-third of our volunteers are local students. In 2014 we collected and distributed over 2 million pounds of local surplus food using the labor provided by over 20,000 volunteer hours.

Dave (the reindeer), George from Archipelago Farms (owns the reindeer), Sam Kirstein and Craig Compeau collected TONS of food to put into Christmas food boxes for other agencies.

The Hawks family is a role model of donating time and food to make sure no child goes to bed hungry in the Tanana Valley. They do it every year!

40% of the people served in the food box program

are local children.

Imagine – Prayner Boys: These two boys and their parents were the reason King Arthur Flour came to town to teach over 800 students how to BAKE FOR GOOD. These boys have a BIG IMAGINATION (and follow through) and they are students at Ladd School.

The BREAD FOR GOOD project could not have happened without the energy and creativity of Tammy Wilson. She baked bread with her granddaughter, delivered bread sacks to friends, talked it up on radio and urged all of us to bake 2000 loaves of bread for Thanksgiving. And we not only met our goal, but exceeded it, with 2400 loaves of homemade bread for those we serve with food boxes.

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Virtual Food Drive

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Please remember to support local & choose Fairbanks Community Food Bank when you file your PFD!

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“After a car accident in 1992 my daughter, Teisha, was left

paralyzed. At the time, the level of specialized care needed to help her

recover at home wasn’t available. So FMH sent Teisha’s nurse

outside for training so she could recover locally. This is just another example of FMH’s commitment to

provide the best possible health care right here, at home.”

- Marie Simmons

fmhdc.com

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Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) corporation founded in 1989. The reason for the establishment of the organization was to provide individualized behavioral and mental health services to children, and young adults experiencing emotional difficulties, in the least restrictive setting. Today, the majority of services delivered by FCSA are provided in Fairbanks or the greater Fairbanks North Star Borough however, FCSA operates programs in the communities of Delta Junction, Wasilla and the Greater Mat-Su Borough, and Dillingham. Services are provided by FCSA through a variety of programs. Each program is tailored to meet the special needs of a particular population of children.

Alternatives to Out-of-State Placement (ATOP)

Children receiving services through the ATOP program generally have low to moderate behavioral health issues, are able to receive service in an unrestricted environment and reside with their parents, legal guardian or in a foster home. Program services are provided in the community, the family home, or the public school. All services provided are designed taking into consideration the unique strengths, values and needs of each child and family and within the cultural context of each family. Services are available to children five to 18 and with some exception up to age 22.

Therapeutic Foster Group Homes (TFGH) The TFGH program is designed to provide service to children in need of a safe and supportive place to live that are experiencing low

to moderate behavioral health issues. Currently FCSA operates six (6) homes in Fairbanks and four (4) homes in Wasilla that serve both boys and girls ages 6-18. Each Home is operated and maintained by licensed foster parents and receive support from FCSA. The number of children placed in the home generally averages three (3). The homes are located in residential neighborhoods and are reflective of a family experience rather than an institutional setting. The children attend public school and are involved in social and recreational activities in the community.

Residential Diagnostic Treatment Center The Residential Diagnostic Treatment Center (RDT) provides services to children both male and female up to age 18 who are experiencing a significant behavioral health or issue. The center is a restrictive environment and children have limited involvement in the local community. All education and counseling services are provided onsite. The center is considered a long-term treatment program (9 to 12 months), the length of stay for each child varies greatly. The maximum number of children that can be admitted to the program is 10.

Youth Education Support Services (YESS)Secondary & Elementary

FCSA operates two YESS programs during the school year, one for elementary age children and a combined program for middle and high school age children. Both programs provide integrated day treatment (behavioral health) and education services. Admittance into the programs is only by referral from the Fairbanks School District. The

majority of children enrolled into the programs have behavioral health or issues that result in the children having disruptive behaviors in the public school. The YESS program relies on a low child to staff ratio, generally no greater than 3 to 1, to help alter the children’s behavior so they may return back the regular public school. Length of enrollment for each child in the program varies greatly. The maximum enrollment for both YESS programs is approximately 21 children.

Building Bridges Adolescent Substance AbuseOut-patient Treatment Levels I & II

The Adolescent Substance Abuse Program provides out-patient services for youth ages 12 through 18 with alcohol and/or drug related problems. Services provided include assessment and referral, individual and group sessions, and family education.

Summer Skill Development Program Each summer when school is out, FCSA operates a program for children that allow them to participate in a variety of activities that include job skill development were children work and earn money, and activities that blend instructional learning and fun activities. The program is open to children up age 18.

Respite and Crisis Services (REACH) The REACH program provides respite service to parents, foster parents or guardians of children enrolled in FCSA programs. Services are provided in a residential home and a maximum of five children can be accommodated at each respite session.

Residential Psychiatric Treatment CenterEducation (RPTC) Education Program

FCSA provides the educational component for the Boys & Girls Home of Alaska, Residential Psychiatric Treatment Center (RPTC). To receive services children must be residents of the center. The program uses a wide array of individual therapeutic and educational techniques and a low student teacher ratio when providing education service.

Delta Junction Services FCSA maintains a permanent office and 4 to 5 person full and part time staff to deliver services in the community of Delta Junction and the surrounding area. The services delivered cover a wide range of behavioral health rehabilitation and clinical services.

Wasilla & Mat-Su Valley Services In Wasilla and the greater Mat-Su Borough FCSA provides outpatient services, clinical services in two area schools, and operates a respite home and four (4) Therapeutic Foster Group Homes for both boys and girls. Each home can provide services for up to five children. The services provided in the homes are the same as those outlined in the TFGH program. FCSA also licenses and supports a number of Therapeutic Foster Homes in the area.

Dillingham Therapeutic Foster Home FCSA owns and operates a Therapeutic Foster Home in Dillingham that provides services to the entire Bristol Bay Region. FCSA services are provided in conjunction with Bristol Bay Native Association and Bristol Bay Native Health Corporation. The maximum capacity for the home is five children the age of children that can be served is 12 to 18.

FCSA accepts Medicaid, private insurance and has a sliding fee scale.

www.familycenteredservices.com 1825 Marika Road | Fairbanks, AK 99709907-474-0890 | 1-800-478-2108

Contact us:

“Our Mission is to Serve Alaska by Providing Family and Child Centered

Services with Unconditional Care.”


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Thank you to the FNSBSD Building Rental Department & the fabulous custodial staff at all the schools!

Thank you to the Fairbanks Basketball Offi cials Association!Hutchison HS Boys Basketball TeamsLathrop HS Boys & Girls Basketball Teams Frank Ostanik & Monroe Athletic DepartmentJoe MoserMax Manning

Sponsors:3 Small MiraclesA & A Roofi ng Co., IncAlasconnectAlaska Electric Rebuilders, Inc.Alaska Peace Offi cers Association (APOA)Alaska Rubber & Rigging, Inc.Alaska’s Focus PhotographyAll Steel, IncAmerican MechanicalArctic Home LivingArctic ThunderAtta-Boy AwardsAuto Trim DesignBad 2 da BoneBast Dental ClinicBen Lomand, Inc.Boys & Girls Club of FairbanksButcher GlassC & R Pipe and Steel, IncCaribou AirCentral Labor CouncilChena’s GrillDelta RocketsDelta Youth BasketballDoyon Utilities LLCDr. Babula & Dr. WollerDr. John J. Lounsbury O.D.

Dr. TeslowEar Nose & Throat ClinicEmerald Isle Pull TabsEquinox Physical TherapyFairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Native AssociationFairbanks Youth SportsFHK ConstructionFirst National Bank - FairbanksFrontier SupplyGolden Heart UtilitiesGreat Alaska Shirt Co.Hale & AssociatesHawktimus PrimeHokulia Shave IceHoppner Law Offi ceHouse of StylesIBEW - Local 1547Interior ExcavationJim Matherly - AllstateK4 ManagementKWLFLaborer’s Local 942Loose Moose CafeMac Federal Credit UnionMaid MarvelousMax Roberts - Allstate AllstarsMt. McKinley BankNorth Pole Physical

TherapyNorth Star Driving SchoolNorth Wind Behavioral HealthNorthern Lights Dental ClinicOptimist Club of FairbanksPlembecks Floor CustomsPlay It Again SportsRAVN AlaskaResource Center for Parents and ChildrenRobinson and Associate, P.C.Seekins Ford LincolnSoapy Smith’s Pioneer RestaurantSourdough Fuel Steese Immediate CareTaco AztecaTeam FantazzticTeamsters Local 959The Aerobic RoomThe Donut ShoppeThe Rosenthal TeamTom Roberts RealtyTubby’s BBQVertex InsulationWade Agency, IncWentz OrthodonticsWest Valley Vision CenterWorry-Free Restoration

Coaches:Mark AdamsLance AlbertDerek AverettSuzan BastAlbert BellJuly BondMichael BradshawCurtis BrownDesi BrownJohn BrownMichaela ButcherSteve CaciariSteve CarlsonTimothy ChurchTravis ChurchJeff CimmermanAntwuan CooksStacey CortezNathan DamarioRichard DavidJohn DeRuyterTiffany DeRuyterTara DeVaughnBao DoLori DodsonMarek DodsonGregory DominiqueJeff DurhamAndrea DurnyTimmie Sue EdgerleyDavid EdwardsCarey ErhartRebecca ErhartAJ FelixJennifer Ferderer FoleyEmily FileAndrew FoleySusan FornessScott FosterSteve FrankTorie GalimaTonya GarnettLance GilbertsonJosslyn Graham

Sam GreenNora GuinnMichael GuzmanJim HajdukovichJohn HajdukovichMaija HajdukovichGregory HandySarah HansonDaniel HauerThomas HughesMichael HuusMatt IrinagaMicah JohnChris JohnsonShane JohnstonJoe KempMatt KraskaDianna LindhagJody LittellNicole LungelowShannon MageeKevin MahlerAaron MajorsSara MajorsMelonet MartinJim MatherlyMike MavencampJalon McCulloughBrannon MillsJohn MinderColby MorrisJoanne MurrellLisa NalikakIvy NicholsonJamie NobleDominique OdomJillyan OlsonAndrew ParduhnOdin Peter-RaboffChristy PichetteMichael PowersKevin PughEddie PuryearKaelin ReedTim Reese

Bruce ReiterGerald RexfordChad RobertsDwayne RobertsMax RobertsMarc RojasKaren RotenShannon RubinJordan SanfordCameron SchneiderKen SchnekenburgerBen SeekinsErnest ShipmanAbe SiddallJaclyn SilasCharles SilvaTracy SnowJaimie SpencerJeremy StarkKris StarkeyJoe StepovichLeah StepovichMike StepovichNick StepovichDave StewartOmar SutherlandVictor SutherlandSteve TateAvery ThomasTimothy Thomas Sheldon ThompsonSamantha ThorntonShannon ThrunMike TitusCleo ValentineMaggie WallaceKevin WardGlen WeaverWayne WebbMartha WhiteDick WiegandShane WiegandMatt WilkenSonny ZareckiAdam Zaverl

Divisions: Little Dribblers Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Co-Ed

Minor Boys 3rd & 4th GradeMinor Girls 3rd & 4th Grade Major Boys 5th & 6th GradeMajor Girls 5th & 6th Grade Junior Boys 7th & 8th GradeJunior Girls 7th & 8th Grade Senior Boys 9th - 12th GradeSenior Girls 9th - 12th Grade

Thank You to our Volunteers & Sponsors!

Providing recreational and competitive basketball opportunities for over 800 boys & girls in our community!

132 coaches led 111 teams;

played 761 games;practiced for 839 hours;

over 104 nights;in 19 Schools!

For more information:Program Coordinator

Board of Directors: Matt Wilken, PresidentDiana Burgess, Vice PresidentKathy Fitzgerald, SecretarySteve Peterson, TreasurerSuzan Bast Mason Campbell Jim Hajdukovich David Hale Howard Hornbuckle Chris Johnson Shane Johnston Matt Kraska Tom Malone Joanne Murrell Chad Roberts Dave Stewart Chuck Vogel

Competitive Teams:

Boys - Grades 4th-8th

Girls - Grades 4th-8th

Annual Membership MeetingMonday, May 11, 2015 7-9 PM

FNSB - Library Auditorium

Interested in Coaching? Interested in Sponsoring? Interested in Refereeing? (Training Available!)

Contact the Program Coordinator

Interior Youth Basketball coaches have a combined 1,173 years coaching and working with youth in our community!

Special Thanks to:Dave & Ann Lambert and

Emerald Isle Pull Tabs,Fairbanks Youth Sports,

Marion G. Weeks Charitable Foundation


How to give back when time isn’t on your sideMen and women want to give back to their communities, but too often find themselves strapped for time. Commitments to work and family can make it hard to find time to volunteer.

But hectic schedules do not have to pre-vent people from doing good in their com-munities and beyond. The following are a few simple ways time-strapped men and women can give back to their communities.

* Promote a good cause. Shedding light on a good cause can help the less fortunate. When a local nonprofit organization is having a fundraiser or an event to raise awareness, men and women who won’t be able to participate can still chip in by pro-moting such events via social media or by en-couraging friends and family members to go in their stead. It won’t take long to post a link to a favorite charity’s Web site on your social me-dia profile, and doing so can raise awareness of that charity among fam-ily and friends.

* Make a donation. While making a dona-tion may not seem like the most creative way to give back, men and women who are short on time should not downplay the sig-nificance of such donations. Writing a check to a favorite charity may be a less than sat-isfying way to support a good cause, but nonprofit organizations cannot succeed and continue their missions without dona-

tions. So while a financial donation might not seem like an active way to give back, that does not mean such donations are not as appreciated as volunteering time.

* Work with organizations that host short-term projects. Volunteering is often a signif-icant commitment, as many organizations prefer volunteers to promise a certain num-ber of hours per week or per month. But many other organizations host short-term

projects that may last only a day. Habitat for Humanity, for example, often allows volun-teers to sign up for one-day projects that are ideal for those who want to give back but don’t have the time to make long-term commitments. Signing up for such projects well in advance allows time-strapped indi-viduals to clear their schedules in advance without having to rearrange their daily lives.

* Become a mentor. Mentoring is a great way to give back without making a significant time commitment. Mentors can take young persons under their wings and offer advice on careers, education and many other areas where they might ask for some guidance. Such advice can be offered over a weekly lunch, through email or weekly phone calls, none of which will eat up too much time. Mentoring is a significant responsibility and one that provides an invaluable service, and

it’s a great way for busy professionals to give back to their communi-ties.

* Make it a family affair. Parents who find it dif-ficult to volunteer be-cause it takes away from time they can spend with their families can combine the two activi-ties and volunteer as a family. Bring your chil-dren along when volun-teering at the local park, beach or soup kitchen. You will still get quality time with your kids, and you will be instilling a sense of social responsi-bility in your children.

Finding time to volun-teer can be difficult. But

even the busiest men and women can still give back to their communities in a variety of ways.

Mentoring young people is one way that busy men and women can give back to their communities without sacrificing much of their time.


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Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc.A Kinross company

In other words, stewardship in action. At Fort Knox, responsible stewardship is central to how we do business. It’s not just about protecting

land and water. Our philosophy of stewardship extends to the Fairbanks community and beyond.

Stewardship is all about getting involved wherever and whenever we can. We buy locally, hire locally, we’re active in charitable giving, and our people are involved with many of the

non-profit groups that serve the community every day. And looking around, we know these charitable and volunteer efforts are making a difference.

It’s about living our values — that’s the Kinross way.


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If interested in pursuing a degree in Fire Sciences, consider applying for a Chena Goldstream Fire & Rescue Scholarship and live at our Fire Station. Get reimbursed for tuition for 12 credits, textbooks and fees. Need to be accepted to UAF-CTC Fire Science Program, contact John George at [email protected] . Must also have a high school diploma or GED, be 18 years of age, be able to pass a physical agility test and have had a valid driver’s license for 2- 3 years.

CGFR provides fire protection and ambulance services for the Chena Pump, Chena Ridge, Goldstream Valley and Murphy Dome Road areas. There are 160 square miles in our Emergency Medical Service area.

Volunteer to give back to our community! Work with other great volunteers from high school students to grandparents, engineers, artists, teachers, computer techs, both retired and working full time, totaling approximately 16 women and 32 men.

Benefits to members include: Free EMT training; firefighting training; professional experience which may lead to career fire/EMS employment as well as serving our neighbors in the west side of our borough; college credit for department classes; exercise equipment in stations and training to drive ambulances and fire apparatus.

Chena-Goldstream Fire & Rescue is a non-profit organization, with a 10-member board of directors and three borough fire commissioners. We have six paid employees: Fire Chief, Administrative Assistant, th ree shift Captains, and an engineer. All other members are volunteers; join us!!!

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Both Volunteer and Scholarship Applications are posted on our

website: www.cgfr.com

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We Love Our Volunteers & Seniors! Our primary mission, as a member of the Meals on Wheels Association of America, is to help homebound seniors in our community maintain their independence and dignity by cooking and delivering nutritious meals right to their doorstep. Additional senior focused services include:

Congregate meals served in three locations: The Fairbanks Senior Center, Fairbanks Resource Agency, and the Fairbanks Native Association

Transportation services for medical needs and grocery shopping

Homemaking services for seniors who find it difficult to perform standard household chores

Health and fitness classes and activities Recreational, educational, and leisure activities A place for fellowship and fun

In addition to regularly scheduled activities, we hold special events such as summer barbecues and h oliday parties. We host senior health fairs, tax preparation assistance, and the annual Farmer’s Market coupon program.

Community volunteers help by delivering meals to homebound seniors, assisting in the kitchen, helping with events and activities, and providing administrative assistance. Space at our center is excellent for volunteers who would like to share their knowledge and skills with others. Whatever your passions and interests, we can use your help.

Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels drivers, building maintenance, newly developed pet assistance and wellness checks programs, and soon to come, seasonal gardening and landscaping.

Please come join our family. Become a member ($20 per year single/ $30 couple). If you do not have the time to volunteer, your donations are always appreciated. A donation of just $5 can provide a homebound senior with a hot meal.

North Star Council on Aging Fairbanks Senior Center

1424 Moore St., Fairbanks, AK 99701 452-1735, seniorcenterfairbanks.webs.com

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Providing services to nourish & enrich the lives of Alaskan Seniors since 1973


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Care to make a difference? RCPC is currently looking to add members to our Board of Directors. For more information email us at [email protected].

Services Offered: Parenting Classes. Playgroups. Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Services. & More. For a full list of classes and services visit our website at www.rcpcfairbanks.org

In 2014, we provided the following services: Investigated 284 allegations of child sexual and/or physical abuse.Supported 7 Playgroups.Awarded over 75 activity Scholarships to children in our Community.Provided services to 202 individuals in Parenting Classes.Provided Reunification services to 36 Families.Reached over 800 women with breastfeeding support.

But there’s still work to be done. You can help support our mission by donating diapers, wipes, batteries, slings/baby carriers, snacks, frozen food, new toys

and board games, flowers and vegetable seeds for our garden, volunteer, fund scholarships and cash donations.

Stevie’s Place Child Advocacy Center:

A child-centered, community-centered, neutral setting that provides services in response to allegations of child sexual and physical abuse. Services include forensic evaluations, non-offending caregiver support, medical evaluations, community referrals for families, and multi-disciplinary team coordination.

Family Education Services:

Provides a continuum of parent education and support services, ranging from community-based parenting classes, available to any parent in the community, to intensive family reunification services offered to parents referred by the Office of Children’s Services (OCS).

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC):

A nutrition education and supplemental food program for pregnant women and new parents, as well as infants and children under the age of five. Services include health and nutrition screening and education, provision of vouchers for healthy food, and breastfeeding support.

Clinical Services:

Provides crisis intervention and individual, dyadic, family, and group therapy services to children, adults, and families currently receiving services at RCPC.

The prevention of child abuse and neglect begins with strengthening the family structure,

helping parents with parenting skills, and providing a safe place for parents to share and deal

with parenting issues. The Resource Center for Parents and Children has been successful due

to quality staff, programs and countless volunteers and social service agency partners.

To all that have shared in our agency’s history, thank you.

The Resource Center for Parents and Children (RCPC) is a family-centered organization located in Fairbanks whose mission is to create a culture that values parenting and keeping children safe through education, respect, advocacy, and strong families. RCPC has provided premier parenting education, family support, child abuse prevention and health and nutrition services to families in the Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) for more than 40 years. RCPC accomplishes its mission through four primary programs:


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When Jeffrey isn’t wearing a hard hat and coveralls, you might find him wearing combat gear as a member of the Alaska National Guard.

At Pogo Mine, we encourage our 320 employees to give back to the community by volunteering, donating to their favorite causes, or, in

Jeffrey’s case, protecting our country. We also set the example by giving back ourselves. In fact, last year, Pogo Mine donated over $950,000 and thousands of hours to charities.

Being good neighbors and good citizens is important to us. Because Alaska is our home, too.

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HistoryFNA was incorporated in 1967 as a

nonprofi t under the laws of the State of Alaska. Today FNA is a powerful and

infl uential voice in Alaska. Over the years our organization has changed public policies that were discriminatory to Alaska Native people. Our programs have helped countless

people fi nd new jobs, maintain sobriety, celebrate their culture, and receive an

education.

Organization

www.fairbanksnative.org | www.facebook.com/Fairbanks.NativePhone 907-452-1648 | Email: [email protected]


E A S I E S T C H O I C E .

Anchorage Branch 5400 Homer Dr. Anchorage, AK 99518(907) 563-3822(907) 563-1381 F

Juneau Branch 5302 Commercial Blvd. Juneau, AK 99801(907) 780-4030(907) 780-4800 F

Fairbanks Branch 2615 20th Ave. Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 455-9600(907) 455-9700 F

Ketchikan Branch PO Box 1434 Ward Cove, AK (907) 247-2228 (907) 247-2229 F

2015 Nonprofit Resource Guide

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