Alaska USA Federal CU Foundation Donates $45,000 to Local Non-Profits
December 17, 2018
From supporting fundraising initiatives to event sponsorships, a big part of our mission is to give back to the communities that have welcomed us.
Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska USA Foundation contributed $45,000 to support a variety of nonprofits that provide vital services to Alaska’s youth. Recipients of the Alaska USA Foundation donation include:
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$25,000 to the Children’s Lunchbox to help provide meals to hungry children in a safe and caring community environment.
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$5,000 to Special Olympics Alaska (shown in photo above) to help athletes find joy, confidence, and fulfillment through year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports.
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$5,000 to Girl Scouts of Alaska, which provides an opportunity for girls to build courage, confidence, and character, and grow into adults and leaders who make the world a better place.
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$5,000 to Kids Kupboard in support of their mission to end child hunger with sustainable, grassroots, child-centered strategies, and advocating for their widespread adoption throughout Alaska.
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$5,000 to Covenant House Alaska to provide loving care and vital services to homeless, abandoned, abused, and exploited young people in Alaska.
“These non-profits have proven themselves to be passionate advocates for underprivileged youth in the community,” said Dan McCue, Executive Director, Alaska USA Foundation. “Thanks to the generosity of our members, the Alaska USA Foundations is able to lend its support to these valuable, community building organizations.”
More About Alaska USA Foundation
Celebrating its fifteenth year, the Alaska USA Foundation was established to support 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that provide needs-based services to children, veterans, and active duty members of the military and their families. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed more than $2 million to these organizations and is honored to assist those that provide direct services in support of its mission.
Learn more about the Alaska USA Foundation and how to get involved is available at https://www.alaskausafoundation.org/.