Latest Rent Relief deadline is Oct. 1
Alaskans who are struggling financially because of the pandemic can continue to get Alaska Housing Rent Relief but need to apply soon. Alaska Housing Finance Corp. is accepting applications through 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 1 for three months of assistance to applicants who meet the federal requirements.
2021 Individual Artist Awardees revealed
Thirty-five artist awardees from 21 Alaska communities were selected from a pool of nearly 300 applicants by a national panel of artists and creative community leaders from outside of Alaska. Many of the awardees had never applied before.Monthly President’s Report
It seems like 2021 is flying by! As summer winds down, check out the latest from our president and CEO Diane Kaplan.Monthly President’s Report
I hope you are enjoying Alaska summer as much as I am. Yet the weight of the pandemic remains heavy. Things had just opened up when the Delta variant took off. We are taking precautions and following CDC guidance. Meanwhile, check out what our team and partners have been up to in recent weeks.Foundation announces new board leadership
After almost 55 years on the Foundation's board, Ed Rasmuson is now the first chairman emeritus. Learn who was just named chair, vice chair and secretary/treasurer — our new generation of leaders.Let’s work together to solve homelessness
Never before has solving homelessness in Anchorage had as high a priority among elected officials, the business community, philanthropy and the public. This is our moment to act.From Diomede to Ketchikan, board commits $9 million
Two remote community grocery stores, a small farm as a youth employment opportunity and shelter upgrades in Bethel are among 23 projects moving forward with support from Rasmuson Foundation to benefit Alaskans.Monthly President’s Report
Like many of you, we are easing back into in-person events from a year-plus of virtual gatherings and meetings. Check out some of what we have been up to in the latest monthly newsletter from our president and CEO, Diane Kaplan.Helmsley Trust grants $20 million to improve water, sanitation and hygiene in rural Alaska
The grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust to Engineering Ministries International will support sustainable and affordable water and sanitation systems in rural Alaska.Media Mentions
- Kudos to Anchorage leaders – now comes the hard work on homelessness November 23
- Local volunteers work to restore, preserve and share historic lighthouse | Homer News November 23
- Thank you letters for the week of Nov. 14, 2021 | Juneau Empire November 15
- Local volunteers work to restore, preserve and share historic lighthouse | Peninsula Clarion November 15