Current Projects
Rural Alaska Savings Program – The Foundation has chosen to establish a matched savings Individual Development Account (IDA) program, in order to help low-income individuals and families build assets. The program will offer incentive savings matches, personal finance and money management education, peer and staff supports, and individual counseling in order to make asset ownership obtainable for participants.
Download SAFE Program Evalutaion (PDF Document)
Rent Subsidies – The Foundation provides rent subsidies for Foundation-owned facilities occupied by people with mental illness or developmental disabilities and for non-profit tenants.
Theater -The Foundation is currently developing a theater complex for movies, stage theater and a restaurant. This will be located on ground adjacent to the Bethel Airport that has been leased from the State of Alaska. The Foundations contracted architects have about completed the conceptual design. Profits from the movie venues are intended to subsidize the performing arts theater.
Fire inspection- The Foundation and regional health and education providers are developing fire inspection/protection services for sprinkler systems and alarm panel inspection, services and maintenance. This service is not currently available from the region, and could protect and preserve non-profit physical assets.
