Sitka Legacy Foundation Archives

Sitka philanthropic organization to manage city’s nonprofit grant program

by Hope McKenney | Sep 10, 2025 | Local News, Syndicated

Starting next year, a local philanthropic organization will manage the city’s nonprofit grant program. When the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (9-9-25), it unanimously voted to outsource the administration of the program to the Sitka Legacy Foundation. Read More

Sitka’s pandemic response: A lesson in getting it (more) right

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 30, 2021 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

While Sitka -- like many places -- is struggling right now with the delta variant and an unexpected surge in coronavirus infections, over most of the last year it got the pandemic right: low infection rate, high support for vulnerable parts of the community. Around 80 policy researchers and government entities convened on Wednesday (7-28-21) to listen as three Sitkans explained how it was done. Read More

Sitka Legacy Foundation asks Sitkans to donate locally this Giving Tuesday

by KCAW Staff | Dec 1, 2020 | Syndicated, The Morning Interview

Following the shopping holidays of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a chance for people to support community organizations. Sitka Legacy Foundation program manager Robin Sherman and board member Brian Hames talk about the importance of local philanthropy. Read More

Giving Tuesday points the holiday spirit toward community

by KCAW News | Dec 3, 2019 | The Morning Interview

Robin Sherman, with the Sitka Legacy Foundation, and Capt. Matthew Morrow, with the Salvation Army, discuss how Giving Tuesday benefits Sitka. You don't need to be wealthy to contribute: You can volunteer time, as well as money, at any of Sitka's nonprofit organizations Read More

Sitka Legacy Foundation distributes $16K to local nonprofits

by KCAW News | Oct 23, 2019 | Local News

The Sitka Legacy Foundation on Wednesday (10-23-19) distributed just over $16,000 in grants to local nonprofits, during the regular luncheon meeting of the Sitka Chamber of Commerce. 13 organizations in all received funding, averaging around $1,000 per organization. The foundation this year received requests from 18 nonprofits totaling over $33,000. Read More