Alaska Community Share (907) 258-4576 akcomshare@ak.net www.alaskacommunityshare.org	A coalition of Alaska-based non-profit, social, educational, health, arts and environmental organizations cooperating to raise funds through workplace giving. Member agencies help people in need, create social change, advocate for women's issues, promote cultural awareness, promote basic and affordable health care, and protect our environment.
Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (907) 276-3456 (Voice) (907) 248-7770 (Blind) (907) 258-2232 (TTY) info@alaskabvi.org www.alaskabvi.org	The Center provides training, rehabilitation and related services to equip Alaskans who are blind and visually impaired with skills for success in life and work.
Alaska Center for the Environment (907) 274-3621 info@akcenter.org www.akcenter.org	Alaska's largest membership organization dedicated to protecting Alaska's wild places, fostering sustainable communities and promoting recreational opportunities.
Alaska Children's Trust/Friends of (907) 248-7676 info@friendsofact.org www.friendsofact.org	Friends of the Alaska Children's Trust is the only funding source dedicated solely to community-initiated program that prevent child abuse and neglect in Alaska.
Alaska Community Forest Council (907) 276-3133 www.dnr.state.ak.us/forestry/urban.hym	Provides oversight and direction to the Alaska Community Forestry Program to help communities build effective, self-sustaining community forestry programs with strong local support.
Alaska Conservation Alliance (907) 258-6160 info@akvoice.org www.akvoice.org	The Alaska Conservation Alliance works to protect Alaska's air, land and water by empowering Alaskans to participate effectively in the civic arena.
Alaska Conservation Foundation (907) 276-1917 info@akcf.org www.akcf.org	The Alaska Conservation Foundation builds strategic leadership and support for Alaskan efforts to take care of wildlands, waters, and wildlife which sustain diverse cultures, healthy communities, and prosperous economies.
Alaska Legal Services Corp. (907) 276-6282 www.alsc-law.org	For 40 years, ALSC has been in the business of providing high-quality, free civil legal services assistance to low-income residents of Alaska.
Alaska Marine Conservation Council (907) 277-5357 info@akmarine.org www.akmarine.org	A community-based organization working to protect Alaska's marine ecosystem by reducing by-catch, protecting habitat, preventing over fishing and promoting sustainable fishing opportunities for coastal communities.
Alaska Natural History Association (907) 274-8440 info@alaskanha.org www.alaskanha.org	Offers education of land stewardship and support for Alaska's public lands and the natural and cultural heritage through financial aid earned through book sales.
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (907) 586-3650 www.andvsa.org	The Network is a non-profit membership corporation composed of 20 programs state-wide that provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, offender services, and adult crisis intervention services.
Alaska Pro Bono Program (907) 301-8873 www.alaskaprobono.org	Free legal assistance to people who lack the financial ability to obtain private counsel by matching attorneys willing to do pro-bono with clients.
Alaska Public Interest Research Group (AKPIRG) (907) 278-3661 akpirg@akpirg.org www.akpirg.org	AkPIRG is a non-partisan, citizen-oriented statewide membership organization dedicated to protecting consumers in Alaska - researching, educating and advocating on behalf of the public interest.
Alaska SeaLife Center (907) 224-6300 www.alaskasealife.org	The Alaska SeaLife Center if dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska. We achieve our mission through research, rehabilitation, conservation, and public education.
Alzheimer’s Resource Agency of Alaska (907) 561-3313 or (800) 478-1080 www.alzalaska.org	The organization provides services to individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and frail elders. Provides information, referrals, respite and in-home care.
Anchorage Citizens Coalition (907) 274-2624 acc@accalaska.org www.accalaska.org	Building great community by improving neighborhoods, business districts, parks and open spaces, promoting a healthy economy, providing transportation choices and building Anchorage up not out.
Anchorage Civil Liberties Union of Alaska Foundation (907) 258-0044 akclu@akclu.org www.akclu.org	Pro-bono legal advocacy services and public education activities to defend and advance individual liberties assured under the Bill of Rights and the Alaska Constitution.
Anchorage Police Department Auxiliary Search Team (APDAST) (907) 786-8700 apdst@apdauxillarysearchteam.org www.apdauxillarysearchteam.org	The APD Auziliary Search Team is an organization of trained citizen volunteers to assist the Anchorage Police Department in locating lost or missing persons.
Anchorage Waterways Council (907) 277-9287 www.anchoragecreeks.org	AWC is committed to preventing further degradation of streams, lakes, and wetlands in Anchorage. AWC is responsible for organizing the annual Creek Cleanup and implementing the Waterway Watch Program.
ARC of Anchorage (907) 277-6677 www.arc-anchorage.org	Helping Alaskans with disabilities achieve lives of dignity and independence: life skills, homes, jobs, recreation, community, and plenty of family, friends, laughter, and love.
Bridge Builders of Anchorage (907) 263-3805 bridgebuilders@ak.org www.bridgebuildersak.org	Provides opportunities for people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds to meet and learn about each others culture, develop understanding and friendship, to make Anchorage the first city without prejudice.
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (907) 235-6667 info@akcoastalstudies.org www.akcoastalstudies.org	Provides quality environmental education for school children. Hands-on studies of the marine, intertidal, and coastal forest ecologies of Kachemak Bay are conducted from the field station across from Homer.
Cook Inletkeeper (907) 235-4068 www.inletkeeper.org	Dedicated to protecting the Cook Inlet watershed through water quality monitoring, education and advocacy fro clean water, healthy salmon streams and sustainable economies.
Copper River Watershed Project (907) 424-3334 crwp@copperriver.org www.copperriver.org	Supports fish habitat restoration and monitoring, small scale toruism planning, research, and business partnership projects while encouraging the stewardship of the Copper River watershed through sustainable economic development in the Copper River region.
Denali Family Services (907) 274-8281 www.denalifs.org	Dedicated to supporting children and families through individualized community-based services. Provides a physical and emotional sanctuary so that every child and family can begin the recovery process in an environment that is conducive to positive change.
Downtown Soup Kitchen (907) 277-4302 pattyb.dsk@gracealaska.org	Provides a full stomach and a hand up to the homeless and poor through a hot lunch of soup and sandwiches Monday thru Friday.
Friends of Mat-Su (907) 746-0130 foms@mtaonline.net www.foms.net	Friends of Mat-Su is a non-profit organization providing education and information on land use planning to promote responsible development in the Mat-Su Valley.
Green Star, Inc. (907) 278-7827 www.greenstarinc.org	Green Star promotes a healthy, sustainable community through waste prevention, energy efficiency, and recycling programs, and recognizes organizations efforts with Green Star and Air Quality Awards.
Identity, Inc. (907) 929-4528 info@identityinc.org www.identityinc.org	Advocacy organization serving Alaska’s gay and lesbian community. Programs and services include the Gay & Lesbian Community Center, Helpline, Pride Conference, youth programs, and more.
League of Women Voters of Alaska Education Fund (907) 586-2690	The purpose of the League is to impartially inform and educate citizens about community issues and to encourage public participation in public pooicy decisions and voting.
Lupus Foundation of America, Alaska Chapter (907) 338-6332 or (800) 307-5878 LFA_alaska@hotmail.com	The Lupus Foundation provides support and understanding for lupus patients and their families and promotes public and professional awareness of the disease in hope that a cause, cure and improved treatment will be found.
Make-A-Wish Foundation (907) 258-9474 www.northwestwishes.org	The Make-a-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope strength and joy.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Alaska Chapter (907) 276-4111 www.marchofdimes.com/alaska	March of Dimes is a statewide voluntary health agency dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality through community services, education, research and advocacy.
Mary Magdalene Home Alaska (907) 277-6642 www.mmhalaska.org	A faith based organization providing a network of spiritual, mental and physical care to help women leaving a life of sexual exploitation transform their lives.
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Alaska Chapter (907) 276-2131 www.mdausa.org	Fighting neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, a nationwide network of clinics offering comprehensive medical services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Alaska Division (907) 562-7347 www.nationalmssociety.org/aka	NMSS provides statewide client programs, information and referrals, newly diagnosed programs, public and professional education, self-help groups, advocacy, medical equipment loan, lending library, and national research.
The Nature Conservancy of Alaska (907) 276-3133 www.nature.org	Through sound science and partnerships, The Nature Conservancy in Alaska protects Alaska's natural heritage and biological diversity - allowing both people and nature to flourish.
Older Persons Action Group (OPAG) (907) 276-1059 or (800) 478-1059 www.opagak.org	OPAG seeks to improve the quality of life for seniors in Anchorage and statewide through advocacy, education and collaboration, including publishing the Senior Voice.
Out North Contemporary Art House (907) 279-8099 www.outnorth.org	Out North champions progressive art, community and change in Alaska through its nationally-recognized education, communications and affordable housing programs.
RightWay Automotive, Inc. (907) 868-7849 www.rightwayauto.org	Provides low cost vehicle repair to disadvantaged individuals and families. Accepts, refurbishes and bestows donated vehicles to qualified clients. Two staff members, 100+ volunteers.
Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurALCAP) (907) 279-2511 www.ruralcap.com	RurALCAP provides resources and services to low-income Alaskans for child and family support, substance abuse prevention, housing and planning, community service and safety.
Spirit of Youth (SOY) (907) 566-7676 www.spiritofyouth.org	Spirit of Youth is dedicated to promoting opportunities for youth involvement by increasing civic engagement, building leadership and providing positive youth media recognition statewide.
Trustees for Alaska (907) 276-4244 www.trustees.org	Trustees for Alaska is a non-profit public interest law firm providing strategic and legal counsel to protect and sustain Alaska's human communities and ecosystems.
Valley Community for Recycling Solutions (907) 745-5544 www.valleyrecycling.org	A solution driven, action oriented, and community based organization educating and providing opportunities in our community to reduce, reuse, and recycle for the long-term good of all.
Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council (907) 258-3337 www.yritwc.org	A coalition of 63 Tribes and First Nations in Alaska and Canada working together to protect and clean-up the Yukon River watershed for future generations.

 

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