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Anchorage’s presentation highlighted three programs to demonstrate community involvement in addressing challenges. They included:  • 2001 Special Olympics Winter Games, which demonstrate the high level of volunteerism in Anchorage;   • Youth Court which promotes youth involvement in the judicial system;  • Bridge Builders, a grassroots community effort to build racial harmony and mutual respect and understanding In addition to Anchorage, the other nine All-America Cities for the year 2002 are: • Tuscaloosa-Northport Region, Alabama • Fountain, Colorado • Elgin, Illinois • Roswell, New Mexico • Buffalo-Niagara Region, New York • Huntington, New York • Weslaco, Texas • Hampton, Virginia Since the program began in 1949, more than 4,000 communities have competed and nearly 500 have been named All-America Cities. Anchorage has won the award three other times over the past 50 years.

Related Links

• Anchorage Press Release

External Links

• All-America City Awards 2002 Photo Gallery  • Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau  • Bridge Builders  • National Civic League  • National Civic League Press Release of 2002 winners

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