Sitka Legacy Foundation’s latest grant aims to directly tackle food insecurity
The one-time grant is currently accepting proposals on projects contributing to food security in Sitka and Port Alexander.
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Sitka philanthropic organization to manage city’s nonprofit grant program
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.
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Sitka’s pandemic response: A lesson in getting it (more) right
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.
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Sitka Legacy Foundation asks Sitkans to donate locally this Giving Tuesday
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.
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Giving Tuesday points the holiday spirit toward community
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
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