Impact Areas: Thriving People & Communities

Without work, who are we?

Before Lisa Busch went on sabbatical in 2022, she had three goals: meditate, spend time with older relatives and row. She did all that and more.

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Time to breathe, rest and learn

Darlene Supplee said the time away gave her “time to breathe, learn, rest,” so she could return to Alaska stronger and better.

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Little things make a big difference

OPT-In Kiana: They got a small grant for a four-wheeler to pick up freight at the airport, move items between buildings, make meals accessible to youth and shuttle people back and forth to the airport. Lately it was...

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How a giant indoor space became an essential part of life

The Dome: For many in Anchorage, this large walking, running playland has become an essential part of life. We helped repair it after a devastating collapse.

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Sharing food, sharing knowledge

Calypso Farm and Ecology Center is a working farm and educational center that teaches others how to live off the land.

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Skiku gets kids making tracks

Their goal is to get Alaskans, particularly Alaska kids, skiing. Skiku combines the Iñupiaq word for ice, siku, with ski.

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