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Our People. Our Community. 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.
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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.
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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 selfsufficiency 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: t PCUBJOJOH BOE LFFQJOH B KPC t NBJOUBJOJOH B HBSEFO t QSBDUJDJOH EBJMZ MJWJOH BDUJWJUJFT t DBSJOH GFFEJOH BOE QMBZJOH XJUI BOJNBMT t JOUFSBDUJOH XJUI PUIFST BU UIF NBOZ TPDJBM events that are held community wide
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Choosing a charity that’s right for you Donors play an integral role in the success of charities and other nonprofit organizations. Such firms would be unable to remain operational if not for the support of private 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 difficult decision. · Find a cause you can connect with. Many people are more motivated to support a charity they have a personal connection with, whether that support involves donating money or volunteering. For example, 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 connect 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 Finding an organization that you truly connect with makes a huge intend to volunteer, then consider a difference both to you and the organization. local charity, as you might be more involved if you work with a charity that sponsors programs or rou· Dip your toes in the pool. Once you find tinely hosts events or functions within your a charity that aligns with your passion and, community. Another advantage to choosif you plan to volunteer, your schedule, you ing a local charity is that it allows donors to can take steps to see how the charity is athave a direct impact on their own commutempting to fulfill its stated mission. Even if nities, something that may spur donors to you don’t have the time necessary to regubecome more involved as time goes on.
larly volunteer, sign up for an organization-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 expenses, 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 confident 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 donation. Sites such as Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org) and Guide Star® (www.guidestar. org) vet charities and can prove to be valuable resources for prospective donors who want to learn about the missions, legitimacy, impact, and financial health of charitable organizations. Choosing a charity to work with is no small task. But prospective donors can take several steps to make the process go smoothly.
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Helping People... ...healing families. Welcome to Hope Counseling Center. We offer the finest trained mental health and substance abuse professionals who work with individuals, couples, and families to promote optimal mental health and well-being. We also offer 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 offer 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 Alaskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future counselors and psychologists. Most importantly, we respect your need for a timely and cost effective solution.
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Teach children to be charitable It is often during times of extreme devastation when children first see how communities can join together to help one another. Such efforts may be a child’s initial exposure to charity while highlighting the importance of putting another person’s needs before your own.
hand. Ask an elderly neighbor if he or she needs assistance with shopping for groceries 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.
But children need not be exposed charity solely during times of tragedy. Teaching children to be charitable is one of the ways to help them become good citizens of the world. By helping others, parents can instill early on lessons of kindness, empathy and compassion into their sons and daughters. 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 assigning less value to material things. Youngsters who repeatedly see their own parents and other role models doing good and lending a helping hand may be more inclined to repeat 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
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 process. They can assist with sorting clothing and toys they may no longer need and then help bag it up and donate it to an agency that takes collected items. * Give throughout the year. Charity need not be limited to the holiday season. Inform children that many people need throughout the year, and that volunteering is a year-round activity. * Match kids’ charitable fundraising. Encourage children to start their own fundraising efforts and match the funds they raise. Find companies that will also match the amount your children have raised.
* 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 property. 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
* 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.
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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.
The 2015 Vision of the Board of Directors oaf the Food Bank : r To have no one in the Tanana Valley die of starvation. r To have no child in the Tanana Valley go to bed hungry. r 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.
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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! Imagine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.
40% of the people served in the food box program are local children. Please remember to support local & choose Fairbanks Community Food Bank when you file your PFD!
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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.
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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
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Mission is to Serve Alaska by Providing Family and Child Centered Services with Unconditional Care.â&#x20AC;? 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 childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.
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
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Delta Junction Services 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.
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.
Summer Skill Development Program Wasilla & Mat-Su Valley Services 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 Center Education (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.
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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.
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Thank You to our Volunteers & Sponsors!
Special Thanks to: Dave & Ann Lambert and Emerald Isle Pull Tabs, Fairbanks Youth Sports, Marion G. Weeks Charitable Foundation
Providing recreational and competitive basketball opportunities for over 800 boys & girls in our community!
Coaches: Mark Adams Lance Albert Derek Averett Suzan Bast Albert Bell July Bond Michael Bradshaw Curtis Brown Desi Brown John Brown Michaela Butcher Steve Caciari Steve Carlson Timothy Church Travis Church Jeff Cimmerman Antwuan Cooks Stacey Cortez Nathan Damario Richard David John DeRuyter Tiffany DeRuyter Tara DeVaughn Bao Do Lori Dodson Marek Dodson Gregory Dominique Jeff Durham Andrea Durny Timmie Sue Edgerley David Edwards Carey Erhart Rebecca Erhart AJ Felix Jennifer Ferderer Foley Emily File Andrew Foley Susan Forness Scott Foster Steve Frank Torie Galima Tonya Garnett Lance Gilbertson Josslyn Graham
Sam Green Nora Guinn Michael Guzman Jim Hajdukovich John Hajdukovich Maija Hajdukovich Gregory Handy Sarah Hanson Daniel Hauer Thomas Hughes Michael Huus Matt Irinaga Micah John Chris Johnson Shane Johnston Joe Kemp Matt Kraska Dianna Lindhag Jody Littell Nicole Lungelow Shannon Magee Kevin Mahler Aaron Majors Sara Majors Melonet Martin Jim Matherly Mike Mavencamp Jalon McCullough Brannon Mills John Minder Colby Morris Joanne Murrell Lisa Nalikak Ivy Nicholson Jamie Noble DominiqueOdom Jillyan Olson Andrew Parduhn Odin Peter-Raboff Christy Pichette Michael Powers Kevin Pugh Eddie Puryear Kaelin Reed Tim Reese
Bruce Reiter Gerald Rexford Chad Roberts Dwayne Roberts Max Roberts Marc Rojas Karen Roten Shannon Rubin Jordan Sanford Cameron Schneider Ken Schnekenburger Ben Seekins Ernest Shipman Abe Siddall Jaclyn Silas Charles Silva Tracy Snow Jaimie Spencer Jeremy Stark Kris Starkey Joe Stepovich Leah Stepovich Mike Stepovich Nick Stepovich Dave Stewart Omar Sutherland Victor Sutherland Steve Tate Avery Thomas Timothy Thomas Sheldon Thompson Samantha Thornton Shannon Thrun Mike Titus Cleo Valentine Maggie Wallace Kevin Ward Glen Weaver Wayne Webb Martha White Dick Wiegand Shane Wiegand Matt Wilken Sonny Zarecki Adam Zaverl
Interior Youth Basketball coaches have a combined 1,173 years coaching and working with youth in our community!
Annual Membership Meeting Monday, May 11, 2015 7-9 PM FNSB - Library Auditorium
Sponsors: 3 Small Miracles A & A Roofing Co., Inc Alasconnect Alaska Electric Rebuilders, Inc. Alaska Peace Officers Association (APOA) Alaska Rubber & Rigging, Inc. Alaskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Focus Photography All Steel, Inc American Mechanical Arctic Home Living Arctic Thunder Atta-Boy Awards Auto Trim Design Bad 2 da Bone Bast Dental Clinic Ben Lomand, Inc. Boys & Girls Club of Fairbanks Butcher Glass C & R Pipe and Steel, Inc Caribou Air Central Labor Council Chenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill Delta Rockets Delta Youth Basketball Doyon Utilities LLC Dr. Babula & Dr. Woller Dr. John J. Lounsbury O.D.
Dr. Teslow Ear Nose & Throat Clinic Emerald Isle Pull Tabs Equinox Physical Therapy Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks Youth Sports FHK Construction First National Bank Fairbanks Frontier Supply Golden Heart Utilities Great Alaska Shirt Co. Hale & Associates Hawktimus Prime Hokulia Shave Ice Hoppner Law Office House of Styles IBEW - Local 1547 Interior Excavation Jim Matherly - Allstate K4 Management KWLF Laborerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Local 942 Loose Moose Cafe Mac Federal Credit Union Maid Marvelous Max Roberts - Allstate Allstars Mt. McKinley Bank North Pole Physical
Therapy North Star Driving School North Wind Behavioral Health Northern Lights Dental Clinic Optimist Club of Fairbanks Plembecks Floor Customs Play It Again Sports RAVN Alaska Resource Center for Parents and Children Robinson and Associate, P.C. Seekins Ford Lincoln Soapy Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pioneer Restaurant Sourdough Fuel Steese Immediate Care Taco Azteca Team Fantazztic Teamsters Local 959 The Aerobic Room The Donut Shoppe The Rosenthal Team Tom Roberts Realty Tubbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ Vertex Insulation Wade Agency, Inc Wentz Orthodontics West Valley Vision Center Worry-Free Restoration
132 coaches led 111 teams; played 761 games; practiced for 839 hours; over 104 nights; in 19 Schools!
Board of Directors: Matt Wilken, President Diana Burgess, Vice President Kathy Fitzgerald, Secretary Steve Peterson, Treasurer Suzan 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 Divisions: Little Dribblers Kindergarten 2nd Grade Co-Ed Minor Boys 3rd & 4th Grade Minor Girls 3rd & 4th Grade Major Boys Major Girls
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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 Officials Association! Hutchison HS Boys Basketball Teams Lathrop HS Boys & Girls Basketball Teams Frank Ostanik & Monroe Athletic Department Joe Moser Max Manning For more information: Program Coordinator ,BUIZ 'JU[HFSBME t JZC!HDJ OFU t XXX JOUFSJPSZPVUICBTLFUCBMM DPN
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How to give back when time isn’t on your side Men 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 prevent people from doing good in their communities 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 promoting such events via social media or by encouraging 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 media profile, and doing so can raise awareness of that charity among family and friends.
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 shortterm projects. Volunteering is often a significant commitment, as many organizations prefer volunteers to promise a certain number of hours per week or per month. But many other organizations host short-term
* 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 communities. * Make it a family affair. Parents who find it difficult to volunteer because it takes away from time they can spend with their families can combine the two activities and volunteer as a family. Bring your children along when volunteering 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 responsibility in your children.
Mentoring young people is one way that busy men and women can give back to their communities without sacrificing much of their time.
* Make a donation. While making a donation may not seem like the most creative way to give back, men and women who are short on time should not downplay the significance of such donations. Writing a check to a favorite charity may be a less than satisfying way to support a good cause, but nonprofit organizations cannot succeed and continue their missions without dona-
projects that may last only a day. Habitat for Humanity, for example, often allows volunteers 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 individuals to clear their schedules in advance without having to rearrange their daily lives.
Finding time to volunteer can be difficult. But even the busiest men and women can still give back to their communities in a variety of ways.
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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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SA7& :063 /&*()#034 t 53"*/ '03 &.&3(&/$*&4 '*()5 '*3&4 t #& " -0$"- )&30 t 70-6/5&&R!!! 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!!! 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.
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 jgeorge@uaf.edu . 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 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license for 2- 3 years.
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Both Volunteer and Scholarship Applications are posted on our website: www.cgfr.com
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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
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: t Congregate meals served in three locations: The Fairbanks Senior Center, Fairbanks Resource Agency, and the Fairbanks Native Association t Transportation services for medical needs and grocery shopping t Homemaking services for seniors who find it difficult to perform standard household chores t Health and fitness classes and activities t Recreational, educational, and leisure activities t A place for fellowship and fun In addition to regularly scheduled activities, we hold special events such as summer barbecues and holiday parties. We host senior health fairs, tax preparation assistance, and the annual Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. F13517508
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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:
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.
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.
Care to make a difference? RCPC is currently looking to add members to our Board of Directors. For more information email us at rcpc@rcpcfairbanks.org.
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Clinical Services: Provides crisis intervention and individual, dyadic, family, and group therapy services to children, adults, and families currently receiving services at RCPC.
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When Jeffrey isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Jeffreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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