Alaska
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| Alaska Community Share | |||
| Daryl Royce akcomshare@ak.net Website: www.alaskacommunityshare.org POB 103800 Anchorage AK 99510 Phone: 907-258-4576 Fax: 907-258-4496 |
A coalition of innovative Alaska-based social, educational,
arts, health and environmental non-profits committed to solving the root causes
of problems in our Alaskan communities Issues: Environment Funding Source Social Justice | ||
| Organizations belonging to Alaska Community Shares: | |||
| Akeela, Inc. | |||
| Phone: 907-258-6021 |
We provide prevention and treatment to reduce or eliminate the effects
associated with the harmful use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Issues: Health Education/Prevention Substance Abuse | ||
| Alaska Center for Blind | |||
| Phone: 907-274-3456 |
Provide quality rehabilitation and training to persons who are blind and/or
visually impared, so that they may reach their highest level of independence. Issues: Disability/Access Education Health Education/Prevention Self-Advocacy | ||
| Alaska Center for the Environment | |||
| Phone: 907-274-3621 |
Alaska based, leading grassroots organization dedicated to promoting
recycling, clean air and water, bike trails, forest and wildlife conservation
and environmental education for children and adults. Issues: Clean Air and Water Environment Wildlife and Habitat Protection | ||
| Alaska Civil Liberties Union Foundation | |||
| Phone: 907-258-0044 |
Provides public education on civil liberties issues and provides legal and
advocacy services for people in Alaska whose constitutional rights have been
violated. Issues: Civil Liberties Litigation/Class Action | ||
| Alaska Conservation Foundation | |||
| Phone: 907-276-1917 |
Provides grants and organizational assistance to Alaska based conservation
organizations seeking a healthy environment to ensure our quality of life. Issues: Enviromental Justice Land Preservation/Conservation | ||
| Alaska Health Project | |||
| Phone: 907-276-2864 |
Provides information, research and training on hazardous materials in the
workplace and in the community. Assistance to small business owners, workers,
lawyers, educators, government and the general public. Issues: Clean Air and Water Education Enviromental Justice Workplace Safety | ||
| Alaska Legal Services | |||
| Phone: 907-276-6282 |
Alaska Legal Services seeks to meet the civil, legal needs of low-income
Alaskans by providing access to justice through free, effective advice and
representation. Issues: Civil Liberties Social Justice | ||
| Alaska Marine Conservation Council | |||
| Phone: 907-277-5357 |
A community based organization of coastal residents working to protect and
restore Alaska’s marine environment through sustainable fishing practices,
habitat protection and local stewardship. Issues: Clean Air and Water Enviromental Justice Environment Wildlife and Habitat Protection | ||
| Alaska Marine Safety Education Association | |||
| Phone: 907-747-3287 |
Providing effective, hands-on training since 1985 to prevent drowning and
promote cold water safety and survival among Alaska’s children, teens, adult
boaters and commercial fishermen. Issues: Children/Youth Education Health Education/Prevention Workplace Safety | ||
| Alaska Mental Health Association | |||
| Phone: 907-563-0880 |
AMHA has advocated for the mentally ill and emotionally disturbed in Alaska
since 1953. AMHA provides public education, information and referral services,
counseling and self-help groups. Issues: Counseling Disability/Access Education Health Care Policy Mental Health Self-Advocacy Social Justice | ||
| Alaska Natural History Association | |||
| Phone: 907-274-8440 |
A non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing understanding and
conservation of the natural and cultural resources of Alaska’s public lands
through education and public information. Issues: Land Preservation/Conservation Wildlife and Habitat Protection | ||
| Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | |||
| Phone: 907-586-3650 |
Provides technical assistance to community-based domestic violence and
sexual assault victim advocacy programs and statewide systems advocacy in
justice, social services, healthcare and housing systems. Issues: Domestic/Sexual Assault Health Education/Prevention Housing Litigation/Class Action Self-Advocacy Women | ||
| Alaska Public Interest Research Group | |||
| Phone: 907-278-3661 |
A non-profit, non-partisan, citizen oriented, statewide membership
organization researching, educating and advocating on behalf of the public
interest. Issues: Civil Liberties Education Social Justice | ||
| Alaska SeaLife Center | |||
| Phone: 907-224-6300 |
The Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the
integrity of Alaska’s marine ecosystems through research, rehabilitation and
public education. Issues: Clean Air and Water Education Enviromental Justice Wildlife and Habitat Protection | ||
| Alaska Urban & Community Forest Council | |||
| Phone: 907-754-1416 |
Throughout Alaska, the Alaska Urban & Community Forest Council promotes
the benefit and value of trees in our communities by sponsoring tree plantings
and tree health workshops. Issues: Environment Wildlife and Habitat Protection | ||
| Alternatives Community Mental Health Center | |||
| Phone: 907-274-8281 |
Behavioral health and related services are provided to promote individual
and family well being and to meet the mental health needs of Alaska’s people.
Services provided: individual, family, or group therapy, psychiatric care and
crisis intervention Issues: Counseling Health Education/Prevention Mental Health | ||
| Alzheimer’s Association, Alaska Chapter(Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc., Alaska Chapter) | |||
| Phone: 907-561-3313 |
Providing information, education, referral, respite, care coordination and
advocacy for those caring for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related
disorders. Issues: Education Health Education/Prevention Mental Health Self-Advocacy Senior Citizens | ||
| Anchorage Waterways Council | |||
| Phone: 907-277-9287 |
A community organization working to care for Anchorage’s watersheds
through education, technical assistance and hands-on learning experiences such
as creek walks, volunteer monitoring and restoration projects. Issues: Clean Air and Water Environment Wildlife and Habitat Protection | ||
| CAMAI Cultural Exchange | |||
| Camai promotes peace, cooperation, understanding and environmental harmony
between the people of Russia, the United States and other nations through
cultural exchange and citizen diplomacy. Issues: Arts and Culture Education | |||
| Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies | |||
| Phone: 907-235-6667 |
Provides environmental education field trips emphasizing marine and coastal
ecologies to Alaskan school classes and the general public. Issues: Clean Air and Water Education Environment Wildlife and Habitat Protection | ||
| Deaf Community Services | |||
| Phone: 907-456-5913 |
Offers a host of community based support services statewide, including
supported living, vocational rehabilitation, independent living, assistive
technology and American Sign Language instruction and interpretation. Issues: Disability/Access Education Self-Advocacy | ||
| Friends of the Alaska Children’s Trust | |||
| Phone: 907-248-7676 |
FACT works to educate Alaskans about the work of the Alaska Children’s
Trust and to work with communities to prevent child abuse and neglect. Issues: Children/Youth Domestic/Sexual Assault Health Care Policy Health Education/Prevention | ||
| Gastineau Humane Society | |||
| Phone: 907-789-0260 |
Promotes compassion and kindness toward animals and encourages responsible
pet ownership that enhances the quality of life for Juneau’s residents.
Programs include workshops, exhibits, adoption counseling, spay/neuter subsidies
and education. Issues: Animal Welfare | ||
| Identity, Inc. | |||
| Phone: 907-258-4777 |
Develops programs and activities to support lesbians, gay men, bisexual and
trans-gendered individuals and other members of sexual minorities by encouraging
positive social change and fostering acceptance. Issues: Education Gay and Lesbian Social Justice | ||
| Independent Living Center – Homer | |||
| Phone: 907-235-7911 |
The IL Center-Homer ensures that persons and families with disabilities have
opportunities and decisions about where and how they live, work and play and
allows people with disabilities to lives as independently as possible. Issues: Disability/Access Education Self-Advocacy Social Justice | ||
| League of Women Voters of Alaska – Education Fund | |||
| Phone: 907-272-0366 |
Promotes informed and active participation of citizens in government by
sponsoring candidate debates, voter service publications and open forums on
community issues. Issues: Neighborhood Issues Voter Participation | ||
| Lupus Foundation of America, Alaska Chapter | |||
| Phone: 907-338-6332 |
Patient-oriented organization helping people with lupus and their families
by providing information, referral, education, crisis intervention and support
for lupus research. Issues: Health Education/Prevention | ||
| March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Alaska State Chapter | |||
| Phone: 907-276-4111 |
President Roosevelt founded the March of Dimes to save America’s youth
from polio. Today, March of Dimes has saved the lives of millions of babies and
continues to work to prevent birth defects and infant mortality. Issues: Children/Youth Health Care Policy Health Education/Prevention | ||
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | |||
| Phone: 907-276-2131 |
Fighting 40 neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, a nationwide
network of clinics offering comprehensive medical services, and far-reaching
professional and public health education. Issues: Health Care Policy Health Education/Prevention | ||
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | |||
| Phone: 907-563-1115 |
Provides statewide client programs, self help groups, public/professional
education, advocacy, medical equipment loans, information and referrals, lending
library, newly diagnosed programs and national research. Issues: Health Care Policy Health Education/Prevention | ||
| The Nature Conservancy of Alaska | |||
| Phone: 907-276-3133 |
The Nature Conservancy of Alaska works in partnership with landowners and
communities statewide to protect Alaska’s magnificent natural heritage and
biological diversity to allow both people and nature to flourish. Issues: Environment Land Preservation/Conservation | ||
| Older Persons Action Group | |||
| Phone: 907-276-1059 |
OPAG is dedicated to improving services, developing programs and
implementing changes to foster self-determination of older Alaskan citizens. Issues: Senior Citizens Social Justice | ||
| Out North Contemporary Art House | |||
| Phone: 907-279-8099 |
(Organization for Northern Development d.b.a. Out North) A youth-at-risk
literacy and arts project and inspiring performances and exhibitions have earned
Out North a national reputation for excellence in culturally diverse community
programming. Issues: Arts and Culture Children/Youth | ||
| P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. | |||
| Phone: 907-337-7678 |
P.A.R.E.N.T.S. includes parents of children with disabilities. We strive to
improve the lives of children and their families in homes, schools and
communities across Alaska. Issues: Children/Youth Disability/Access | ||
| People for Emergency Preparedness Planning for Animals | |||
| Phone: 907-694-6050 |
Works to educate the public and emer-gency response agencies to consider the
needs of animals when preparing for or responding to disasters and provide
emergency shelter, veterinary care and general assistance for animals at or near
the facilities for peo Issues: Animal Welfare Health Care Policy | ||
| Rural Alaska Community Action Program | |||
| Phone: 907-279-2511 |
RurAL Cap promotes statewide participation by rural people in the
elimination of the causes and conditions of poverty. Programs include community
development, subsistence rights, Head Start, natural resource protection and
weatherization. Issues: Enviromental Justice Hunger/Poverty Rural Issues | ||
| Safe and Fear-Free Environment | |||
| Phone: 907-842-2320 |
Works to eliminate violence by providing services to victims and communities
including safe shelter, 24 hour crisis line, transportation, crisis
intervention, advocacy, education and outreach. Issues: Domestic/Sexual Assault Health Education/Prevention Housing | ||
| Safe Harbor | |||
| Phone: 907-486-3535 |
Safe Harbor provides information, education, treatment and counseling on a
wide range of alcohol and other drug related illnesses. Services are available
to Kodiak Island and the surrounding area. Issues: Health Education/Prevention Substance Abuse | ||
| Teen Challenge of Alaska | |||
| Phone: 907-745-4303 |
12-month residential Christian treatment program for adult men who have
substance abuse problems with alcohol or drugs. Referrals for youth, women and
families. Issues: Children/Youth Health Education/Prevention Substance Abuse Women | ||
| Trustees for Alaska | |||
| Phone: 907-276-4244 |
Trustees for Alaska is a non-profit public interest environmental law firm
dedicated to the protection of Alaska’s environment and the wise management of
Alaska’s resources through research and advocacy to citizens and groups. Issues: Enviromental Justice | ||
| Very Special Arts Alaska | |||
| Phone: 907-277-3848 |
Provides opportunities for persons who experience a disability to
participate in the arts through education, produc-tion and performance. Programs
include, sponsoring visiting artists, workshops, ticket outreach programs and
artist training. Issues: Arts and Culture Disability/Access Education | ||
| YWCA of Anchorage | |||
| Phone: 907-274-1572 |
The YWCA works to empower women and girls and eliminate racism. Programs
include Y-teens, the Female Minority Leadership Conference, the Native
Mover/Daughter Program, Women’s Health Issues and a breast and cervical cancer
outreach program. Issues: Children/Youth Civil Liberties Education Health Education/Prevention Women | ||
