Please help Anchorage International Film Festival support Western Alaskan Communities!

In response to recent severe storms, including Typhoon Halong, that devastated Alaska's western coast, local community organizations and regional partners have come together to establish the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund, housed at the Alaska Community Foundation.

Two major storm systems struck western Alaska in rapid succession, bringing record flooding, extreme winds, and extensive damage from Kwigillingok to Kotzebue. Homes have been damaged and destroyed, critical infrastructure compromised, and subsistence resources disrupted.

The Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund will provide support to affected communities for immediate relief, recovery support, and long-term resilience, including disaster preparedness initiatives.

Distribution decisions will be guided by advisors including regional leaders and stakeholders, ensuring resources reach affected communities based on locally identified needs.

You can help by bidding online for items (which make wonderful holiday gifts) or sending a check payable to Alaska Community Foundation with "Western Alaska Disaster Relief" in the memo line and mail to 3201 C Street, Suite 110, Anchorage, AK 99503.

Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund 2025

Anchorage International Film Festival Supports Western Alaska