Across Alaska, strength starts at home. It begins with families doing their best to raise children, build stability and create opportunity. When families are supported, communities are stronger, more resilient and better prepared for whatever comes next.
That belief drives our work at Credit Union 1, and it recently inspired us to pursue a special grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. We're proud to share that this grant is now helping bring $700,000 into Alaska through the FHLB Member Impact Fund! Those funds are supporting two organizations doing important work for families: Alaska Children’s Trust and the KINDNESS Project.
Opportunities like this show what’s possible when local commitment meets national investment. Credit Union 1 contributed $200,000, and that contribution was matched 2.5-to-1 by the FHLB. The result is incredible support reaching families across our state!
At Alaska Children’s Trust, that investment supports prevention-first work. The focus is on strengthening families, expanding opportunities for youth and addressing the root causes that can lead to crisis. It’s thoughtful, long-term work that recognizes real change happens early, before challenges escalate.
In Kodiak and beyond, the KINDNESS Project meets families in some of life’s most important moments, like welcoming a new child. Their approach is simple and meaningful. They meet parents where they are, offer compassionate, evidence-based support and make sure no one has to navigate those early days alone.
These organizations focus on different points in the journey, but they share something important. They are an invaluable resource for parents who need guidance, for children who need safe and supportive environments, and for Alaskan communities that depend on strong, healthy families. That’s the kind of work we believe in!
At Credit Union 1, our role isn’t just to provide financial services. It’s to be a partner in building stronger communities across our state. That means supporting organizations that are already making a difference and helping them go further — and it also means investing in long-term outcomes, not just immediate needs.
This $700,000 is more than a grant. It’s a reminder of what’s possible when people come together with purpose, trust and a real commitment to one another. That’s the difference when you lead with people, and it’s what continues to set Credit Union 1 apart.