Zachary Desmond Archives

Health Summit awards $2000 to community garden, food non-profit

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 24, 2016 | Local News

The Sitka Health Summit held it’s 10th annual Planning Day on Friday (10-21-16). The crowd of 75 gathered at University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) to brainstorm wellness initiatives and through a blind vote, chose two projects with direct ties to food. Read More

Listen Here: 2015 Live Radio Theater!

by KCAW Admin | Dec 15, 2015 | Featured Programs

In November 20, 2015, a host of talented Sitkans with the GSAC Sitka Community Theater put on a production of four live radio dramas. There's two original plays, a re-telling of the classic "Pride and Prejudice," and a romantic comedy with a twist. Read More

Sitkans Complete Community Health Assessment

by KCAW News | Sep 25, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Sitka Health Summit partners discuss the recently-completed MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) Community Health Assessment.Downloadable audio. Read More

Braveheart hosts community grief gathering tonight

by KCAW News | Sep 2, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Ted Wiard is a clinical therapist and certified grief counselor, who is hosting a gathering on community grief in Sitka tomorrow (09-03-15). Wiard was joined by Zachary Desmond, Director of Programs at Braveheart Volunteers, and host Rich McClear. The three spoke about grief in Sitka following the August 18th landslide and how the community can heal. Read More

Brave Alaskan Adventure to offer trip of a lifetime

by KCAW News | Jun 3, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Braveheart Volunteers (BHV) Zachary Desmond, Director of Programs, and Board President Sherrie Mayo, discuss the "Brave Alaskan Adventure," a three year fundraising initiative. On July 1st for the next three years, BHV will draw a name from the pledge pool. The winner gets round-trip tickets to Sitka. Downloadable audio. Read More