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Homeless Connect/COAD
Jan. 30, 2020
Stephanie and Becky will share information with us regarding two programs Mat-Su COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters) : Bringing community organizations, local businesses, and government agencies together to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, either natural or man-made. Mat-Su Project Homeless Connect: This one day event provided people experiencing homelessness with access to health, wellness and dental screenings, legal services, employment assistance, clothing, food toiletries and more.
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What's going on in the Valley
Feb. 06, 2020
Mat-Su CrimeStoppers, Inc., is a non-profit charitable organization recognized under the IRC Section 501(c)(3). All contributions qualify for deduction as a charitable contribution on your income tax return pursuant to IRC Section 170. Crime Stoppers encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime by overcoming the two key elements that inhibit community involvement: fear and apathy. Crime Stoppers provides a telephone number and Web Tips to encourage citizens in the community to volunteer vital information helpful to law enforcement agencies to fight against crime. Callers can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to an arrest or grand jury indictment of a felony offender. Crime Stoppers relies on volunteer Directors and tax deductible contributions from the public in order to operate the administration of the program. |
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The great work this club is doing in the valley
Feb. 13, 2020
Lions Clubs International is an international non-political service organization established originally in 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, by Melvin Jones. It is now headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. Across the globe, Lions are rolling up their sleeves nad taking action. With over 1/4 million members, they are the largest service organization in the world. They are as dedicate dto helping those in need today as they were over 100 years ago. |
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Primary Prevention Through Sports
Feb. 20, 2020
Wasilla Youth Soccer is actively implementing the Icelandic soccer model and currently collaborating with other local organizations to develop necessary infrastructure to impact the health of our community through systems change.
Related Links & Articles:
"How one country dramatically cut teenage drinking"
Iceland used to have a big teenage smoking, drinking and drug problem. Now they don't. This is how they did it. “The unbelievable rise of Icelandic soccer” Video by Vice sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch? "How Iceland Got Teens to Say No to Drugs"
Curfews, sports, and understanding kids' brain chemistry have all helped dramatically curb substance abuse in the country.
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Whats happening with the Convention and Visitors Bureau
Feb. 27, 2020
The Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau's (Mat-Su CVB) mission is to promote the development of tourism in the Mat-Su Valley and to market this area to potential visitors from around the state, country and world. The Mat-Su CVB is the official destination marketing organization for the Mat-Su region including Wasilla, Talkeetna and Palmer. We work hard to promote and sell the Mat-Su region in Alaska as a remarkable destination for visitors, visiting friends and relatives, in-state travelers and business travelers. There are currently 300 members strong, and growing every day. |
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Re-entry Fair
Mar. 05, 2020
Kelly is a member of Mat-Su Reentry and the Mat-Su Opioid Task Force Coalition. She is currently a practicum student for the MSW program at UAA and this is her Capstone Project. As part of the Governor's Recidivism Reduction Plan, the Mat-Su Reentry Coalition works to ensure successful offender reentry in the Valley, to reduce recidivism, to enhance public safety and to assist in ensuring the appropriate and responsible use of cost savings realized by judicial reforms.
Mat-Su Opioid Task Force Coalition Vision: Our vision is to end opioid abuse Mission: Our mission is to connect our community members that are affected by opioids to a supportive system of partners, agencies and/or individuals to assist them in becoming health, self-sufficient and productive. Core Values: We are an inclusive task force reaching out to all community stakeholders. Our discussions are respectful, with conversations the encourage a wide range of ideas, and open to differences of opinions |
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Shop Small
Mar. 26, 2020
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Palmer Alaska Beat
May 07, 2020
Sergeant Shayne La Croix was born in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1976, and moved to the Mat-Su Valley in 1988. He attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks where he received a B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Human Service Technology. Following college, he attended the 1998 Interior Alaska Police Academy, and was hired as a patrol officer for the Soldotna Police Department in December 1998. He joined the Palmer Police Department in November 2002 as a patrol officer, in October 2005 he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and to Commander in December of 2019. Sergeant La Croix will be talking to us about the recent changes in the department and future plans and goals. |
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Social Security, Your Questions Answered
May 21, 2020
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Homeless Connect/COAD
May 28, 2020
Stephanie and Becky will be sharing two great United Way programs with us. Homeless Connect: Bringing community organizations, local businesses, and government agencies together to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, either natural or man-made. COAD - Community Organizations Active in Disaster: Bringing community organizations, local businesses, and government agencies together to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, either natural or man-made.
Bringing community organizations, local businesses, and government agencies together to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, either natural or man-made. |
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Therapy dogs in the schools.
Jun. 04, 2020
Alaska Assistance Dogs is focusing on education, information resources, and therapeutic programs. Education is hugely important due to problems with “fake” service dogs and poorly self-trained dogs, even poorly trained agency-related service dogs. It can not be emphasized enough that a service dog is not a dog picked up at a shelter, given a few commands and, with an on-line purchased vest, put into the stressful life of performing well in public venues. The liability for that scenario is huge. Service dogs are animals with special temperaments, excellent health lineage and solid training for the rigors of public life. Service dogs are neutered or spayed, do not run around with prong collars because they don’t behave, are taught ONLY with positive reinforcement techniques, and have a lot of public venue experience to be rock solid in any situation. |
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Reuse it or Lose it.
Jun. 11, 2020
We are over 3000 strong. A community of enthusiastic recyclers with a vision for our future. Valley Community for Recycling Solutions (VCRS) is a non-profit organization devoted to establishing recycling as a part of daily life in the Mat-Su Valley region of Alaska. Since 1998 VCRS has provided recycling opportunities to our community; recovered and recycled tons of common household materials, and advocated for waste reduction and recycling best management practices in the Mat-Su Borough. Our vision is to establish the greater Mat-Su Borough as a model zero landfill community. Our mission is to operated a cutting edge Resource Recovery & Training Park while educating, training, and fostering partnerships to reduce, reuse and recycle for the long term good of all. |
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Ted Stevens Foundation
Jun. 18, 2020
Throughout his 40 years serving Alaska in the United States Senate, Senator Stevens remained committed to its people and the possibilities of this great state. His career was defined by the notion that our state’s greatest days lay ahead, and that the actions we take and the policies we enact should serve to move us forward. To that end, Senator Stevens worked tirelessly in finding creative solutions and proposing initiatives to ensure a stable and vibrant Alaska for generations to come. In every corner of our state, we bear witness to his achievements – from infrastructure development to transportation, to fisheries and health clinics and education. One of his most lasting legacies was in ensuring Alaskans had the opportunity to succeed and thrive. Established in 2001, the mission of the Ted Stevens Foundation is to recognize Senator Ted Stevens’ career and honor his legacy of public service by working to ensure a stable and vibrant Alaska for future generations. |
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