The people and organizations we fund
Mat-Su Health Foundation partners with people and organizations whose vision and dedication
strengthen the health of our community.
Meet the grantees whose work reflects our shared commitment to improving the health and wellness
of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su.
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North Star Bible Camp provides affordable summer camp experiences for Alaska’s youth. Participants enjoy traditional activities like arts and crafts, music, swimming, canoeing, hiking, archery, and fun, creative games. Funds will be used for safety items such as Avalanche safety equipment and First Aid kits to help ensure the safety of participants during outdoor activities.
Valley Pathways School will partner with MSB Palmer Pool to extend after-school swim lessons and healthy snacks to 28 students for the 2026 -2027 school year. This will provide students with lifesaving swimming skills, address an important public health need in Alaska, and allow students to earn physical education (PE) credit.
Through Food Bank of Alaska, the annual Thanksgiving Blessing has brought Alaskans together in community ensuring families who might otherwise go without can enjoy a traditional holiday meal. Funding supports food purchases or related needs.
Throughout 2026-2027 school year, Sunshine Community Health Center (SCHC) will provide therapeutic services for the Behavioral Health in Schools (BHIS) program with students in specified schools within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD).
Grant funds the collaboration with Palmer High’s Sandwich Project in its weekend-food outreach to children from more than a dozen Mat-Su schools.
The Statewide Summit on Aging brings together providers, caregivers, policy makers, and older adults as they address the challenges and needs of Alaska’s aging population.
A capital campaign contribution for the purchase of a permanent home in which to host supportive and supervised family contact in a natural setting.
Funds will be used to provide nutritious meals to youth participating in year-round enrichment camps addressing culture, STEAM, workforce development, and healthy living activities for youth ages K-12 throughout summer and into 2026/2027 school year.
2026 Alaska Law Enforcement Torch Run Mat-Su event
Mat-Su Sea Hawkers Community Outreach event
The Alaska Walk for Down Syndrome
Disability Pride Celebration event
