Awardees
Resource Center for Parents and Children
RCPC is dedicated to promoting education and safety awareness surrounding parenting, personal safety, online safety, and other areas of concern for the families they serve. Their direct outreach to local agencies and individual clients ensures crucial information retention.
Fairbanks Queer Youth Council
The Fairbanks Queer Youth Council aims to give queer youth across Interior Alaska a platform to have their voices heard and address the unique challenges they face. Through strong adult mentorship, leadership training, peer-to-peer education, and increased opportunities, they strive to empower LGBTQIA2S+ youth, especially trans and non-binary individuals.
Awardees
Interior Alaska Center for Nonviolent Living
The Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living (IAC) serves 15 units in its low barrier housing, offering voluntary supportive services and consumer-driven support. They primarily assist single women with a history of surviving sexual assault and domestic violence. IAC's mission aligns with the city of Fairbanks' goal to end homelessness for all.
The funds provided to IAC support case manager staff, ensuring that they can provide 100 hours of much-needed support. Additionally, program supplies will help with basic necessities like cleaning supplies, food security, winter clothing, and more. This project directly impacts the quality of life for 13 families, helping them lead independent lives and enriching the Fairbanks community.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters was awarded funds to assist a project that will result in more Little Sisters and more BIPOC and LGBTQ+ women as a part of our program. This collaboration will lead to greater diversity and better cultural support, enriching the lives of young individuals in our community. Based on past data and surveys administered to youth who have been matched for at least one year, we anticipate transformative impacts:
• 100% felt they had an important adult in their life
• 77% of youth improved or maintained academic performance
• 89% maintained or improved their connection to their school
• 88% said they avoided risky behaviors
• 95% improved or maintained their relationship with peers