Despite business closures and a borough-wide hunker-down mandate, social service organizations like the Salvation Army and Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center are continuing to serve the community, while taking precautions to minimize the risk of spreading the coronavirus. “It’s affected us quite a bit,” said Rebecca Shields, executive director at KWRCC. “We are still providing all of our core …
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Despite one voice of opposition during public comments, the Kodiak Borough Assembly voted unanimously to approve almost $160,000 in funding grants to nonprofit organizations around the island. These included the Brother Francis Shelter, at $36,000 and Senior Citizens of Kodiak at $21,000. The Kodiak Island Borough Building. (Photo by Kayla Desroches/KMXT) KMXT was also one of the recipients — the …
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Kodiak Salvation Army fashion show is coming up on Saturday, April 6. Anyone is welcome to volunteer to model their favorite thrifted items. Photo courtesy Salvation Army website. Coming up this Saturday, the Salvation Army will be hosting a fashion show fundraiser for the community. Volunteers are welcome to model their favorite thrifted items from the store, and Maj. …
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(Photo Courtesy of Salvation Army of Kodiak) Lt. Jason Waggnor and Engineer Matt Corriere with Bayside Fire Department. Daysha Eaton/KMXT Alaskans are used to hearing the ringing of the Salvation Army bells at Christmastime. Now, they’ll be hearing them in July. “So, just like Christmas where we ring all month long in the month of December, this one, we’re just going to do …
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Majors Dave and Lola Davis. Salvation Army photo Right about now, on the tail end of a cold snap with holiday bills coming due and taxes around the corner, many families on the edge might find themselves struggling financially. At last week’s Kodiak City Council meeting, Major Dave Davis reminded the community that the Salvation Army can help. “The Salvation …
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