Special Olympics Alaska
President’s Report December 2015
November was a busy month for the Foundation, grantees and partners. In this week's blog, President and CEO Diane Kaplan recaps some of the events and activities.
Let me win; But if I cannot win; Let me be brave in the attempt
Anchorage’s Sullivan Arena is a big place. For a concert or a basketball game, it can seat more people — 8,700 — than live in most Alaska communities
Special Olympics Alaska needed a big place the night all the volunteers gathered for a final farewell.
Foundation announces $8.1 million in grants
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520
Anchorage – (Note: total amount granted was corrected from the previous version) Rasmuson Foundation’s Board of Directors met last week and made $8.1 million in awards to support nonprofit programs and activities around Alaska.
Tier 1 Grants Announced
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520
Anchorage – In the second and third quarters of 2012, Rasmuson Foundation made 84 Tier 1 grant awards, totaling $1,670,356 to Alaska nonprofits. A complete list of awards can be found at the end of this release.
Media Mentions
- Kodiak-based orgs apply for funds - Kodiak Daily Mirror: Local News January 14
- Alaska nonprofits hope larger PFDs mean larger donations - KTVA 11 - The Voice of Alaska January 14
- KTVA / 11 Jan 2019 / 10:00 PM / KTVA 10pm Nightcast January 14
- Alaskans giving back to groups that gave during quake - KTVA 11 - The Voice of Alaska January 11