I believe in an unrestricted foundation for the Interior of Alaska. The majority of her gift, however, will go to The Golden Heart Community Foundation’s unrestricted fund, because, as she says, “it has flexibility.” With that in mind, Margaret has chosen to leave gifts for several nonprofits to set up or add to their endowment funds at ACF. What my mother told me years ago, still applies to me now – “Some have more money than I have, and I have more money than others. I want to give back to the community that means so much to me. I see needs in our community to maintain and improve our quality of life…arts, recreation, environmental concerns and more.Ī believer in the power of endowments and the importance of a healthy nonprofit sector for thriving communities, Margaret has chosen to give back to the community she loves so much through her service now and her legacy later. It now breaks my heart to think of homeless kids, kids who don’t have enough to eat, adults who don’t have enough to eat, people with disabilities, mental challenges or medical needs, people and animals who are neglected or abused, seniors who need help, people who need assistance when they are dying, and on and on. I was born, raised, and choose to live in Fairbanks. Margaret also serves on the GHCF Advisory Board. This couple, who has deep roots in Fairbanks, gives annually to the Golden Heart Community Foundation (GHCF) in central Alaska and is leaving a gift for GHCF in their will. How do you honor a place you call home? A place where you grew up, made friends, met your spouse and built your career?įor Margaret and Leland Rich, the answer is simple: give what you can to help build a lasting community endowment. You don’t have to be a tycoon to make a difference. ACF connects donors with high-impact, collaborative activities to help donors multiply the impact of their giving.
These field-of-interest funds allow ACF to make discretionary grants to important, collaborative projects such as “Beyond Shelter”, and support valuable community partnerships. In 2015 donors like you supported this effort through The Alaska Community Foundation’s “Fund for the Homeless.” a Field-of-Interest fund designed to meet the ever-changing needs of Alaskans without a permanent place to stay. In addition, other organizations have been providing case management services to these families, enabling them to get the help they need to achieve stability. Run by over 100 volunteers, these facilities provide emergency shelter seven nights a week.
Through a collaboration with the 211 call center, AWAIC and United Way provide transportation services to seven sleeping facilities managed by the faith-based community. Their partners include AWAIC, Alaska 2-1-1, American Red Cross, Anchorage City Church, Anchorage Community Mental Health Services, Anchorage School District – Child in Transition, Catholic Social Services, Central Lutheran Church, Changepoint Alaska, Christian Health Associates, The Coalition to End Homelessness, Cornerstone Church, Covenant House, First Presbyterian Church, Love INC, Muldoon Community Assembly, Municipality of Anchorage, NeighborWorks Anchorage, Providence Health & Services-In-Home Services, Safe Harbor Inn, The Salvation Army, and Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. “To ensure that no family with children sleeps in an unsafe place during the coldest months of the year.” Led by United Way, more than 20 organizations joined together and found a safe solution for families who sleep outside during the winter and to provide the resources they need to build self-sufficiency. Because of a caring coalition, fewer children are sleeping outside or in a car this evening. As such, we tailor our services to each individual’s charitable and financial interests and help people invest in the causes and organizations they believe will have the most impact in Alaska.Ĭommunity Collaboration for Lasting Change In last year alone, ACF has awarded $4.6 million through 737 grants and scholarships to 58 communities across Alaska.īelow, you’ll find just a few of the stories of these nonprofits and partnerships making a difference.Īs a public foundation, we connect people who care with causes that matter. We know the issues of our state and the organizations that are working effectively to address needs and expand opportunities.Īs a grant maker, we grant funds to a wide variety of causes – arts, education, health and wellness, environmental projects, and even disaster relief. The staff of the Alaska Community Foundation have deep roots in Alaska in fact many of us are life-long Alaskans. ACF works as a convener – bringing together key Alaskans, nonprofit leaders and multiple funding sources to respond to complex issues such as suicide prevention, homelessness and workforce development.
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