ANCHORAGE – Today, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz announced the recipients of the 2016 Mayor’s Community Grants. The Community Grants Program partners with organizations that support local economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and assistance for vulnerable residents.
“Community grants give a boost to worthy organizations working to make our community safer, healthier, and more resilient. This year’s recipients have a successful record of making Anchorage a better place to live,” stated Mayor Berkowitz.
This year’s recipients are:
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Anchorage Downtown Partnership
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$20,000
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Festival of Flowers and Summer Ambassadors
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Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
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$71,000
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To grow a prosperous, sustainable & diverse economy
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Alaska Injury Prevention Center
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$7,500
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Pedestrian safety through public art
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Anchorage Youth Court
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$110,000
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To encourage youth participation in the justice system
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Camp Fire Alaska
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$120,000
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Before & After School Community Center Programs & Scholarships
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Anchorage Project Access
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$20,000
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Health care to low-income uninsured
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Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
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$12,000
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To support the Bear Paw Festival
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Covenant House
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$95,000
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Youth Reception Center
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Girl Scouts
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$15,000
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Title 1 Schools Programming & Summer Day Camp Scholarships
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Greater Anchorage
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$60,000
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Fur Rondy Festival
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Nine Star
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$40,000
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Education and Employment Services
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YWCA
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$10,000
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Eliminating racism and empowering women, and promoting peace
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Thread Alaska
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$5,500
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Connecting children with artists
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STAR
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$10,000
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Prevention & Education Standing Together Against Rape
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FCC Government Hill Garden and Orchard
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$5,640
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Garden and Orchard
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“These funds provide critical support to children and working families in need of after school and summer programs provided by Camp Fire Alaska. On behalf of our youth and families served, we are sincerely grateful for this community support,” said CEO of Camp Fire Alaska Barbara Dubovich.
For more information, contact Myer Hutchinson at (907) 343-7133.
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