Category: IN THE NEWS - AMERICORPS VISTA OF FAIRBANKS

In The News: Fairbanks volunteer service program recruits summer positions

4/28/2021

"AmeriCorps VISTAs, or Volunteers in Service to America, sign up for a year fighting poverty in communities across the nation, including Fairbanks.

For a small stipend, they serve at non-profits and other organizations, helping their hosts expand their reach and help more people in the community."

Read the full story at KTVF's website.

Site Story: Pick.Click.Give Podcast Featuring Thrivalaska

1/18/2021

Listen to Nicole's insight explaining the different programs offered by Thrivalaska and the importance of investing in early childhood education.

Check out the podcast here!

In The News: Gardening Tips: Fairbanks Garden Affirms Life Through Food One Sprout at a Time

8/10/2020

"For many, the tiny plot of land nestled between 11th and 12th avenue in Fairbanks is more than just a garden.

“[Stone Soup Garden] is a place for people to come and sit and have a place of belonging,” the Vista Garden Coordinator, Daisy Morotti said."

Read the full story at KTVF's website.

In The News: New warming center for homeless population operates at J.P. Jones Center

4/9/2020

"The Fairbanks Reentry Coalition now operates a new warming facility at the J.P. Jones Center in Fairbanks. The warming center allows for homeless persons in Fairbanks to get out of the cold and rest while being offered a meal."

Read the full story at KTVF's website.

In The News: AmeriCorps volunteers in Fairbanks adapt and keep serving their community

4/7/2020

"Despite these changes, VISTAs have continued to serve the community.

Zak Mitchell, who serves at Noel Wien Library, helped to start a Virtual Storytime program while the library building is closed to the Public.

Brynn Butler, who has served with the Fairbanks Reentry Coalition since August of last year, has begun working directly with homeless clients at a warming center, taking temperatures and sewing face masks.

“I think we’re more important than ever to our organizations,” Varner said."

Read the full story at KTVF's website.

IN THE NEWS - VISTA & ThrivAlaska

3/19/2020

Listen to Kelsey talk about VISTA & her service at ThrivAlaska!

In The News - Spotlight: Ashton Varner

3/17/2020

In The News - Noel Wien Library Resources & VISTA Volunteering

2/28/2020

Listen to Zak talk about her inspiration & service at the FNSB public library!

In The News: Bookmobile: Bringing the library to outlying communities

2/17/2020

Children and families in outlying communities might not have easy access to public libraries. The Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries' mobile library called the Bookmobile visits these communities monthly.

“When I first got the job I really loved the idea of the Bookmobile. There are a lot of libraries in the Lower 48 that don’t have this kind of resource, especially in southern states, where there are rural communities that could benefit from it, but they just don’t have it,” said AmeriCorps Vista Program Specialist Zak Mitchell.

Read the full story at KTVF's website.

In The News - Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness

2/13/2020

Listen to Emily talk about the Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness and their conference being held on February 19-20 in Juneau.

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