Juneau Nonprofits > Complete List
4-H
Description: 4-H is the non-formal youth development program of the University of Alaska. Youth from ages 6 through high school learn to use their best skills while working with volunteer leaders. There is a $6 fee for joining and members pay for project materials.
Address: 3032 Vintage Boulevard, Suite 104, Juneau AK 99801
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) Diocese of Juneau
Description: ACOA offers self-help 12-step recovery groups. Please call (907) 789-0965 for a recording of meeting times. For more information, call Robbie at (907) 586-2227, extension 25.
Phone: (907) 789-0965 or (907) 586-2227, ext. 25
Fax: (907) 463-3237
Address: 415 6th Street, Suite 200, Juneau AK 99801
Email: robbiei@gci.net
AWARE (Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies)
Description: AWARE's mission is to provide safe shelter and support services for women and children who have been subjected to domestic or sexual violence, and to effect the social, political, and legal changes needed to eliminate oppression and violence against women and children. AWARE provides the following services: safe shelter for women and their children for up to thirty days; transportation to the shelter (airfare, ferry fare for the communities serviced by AWARE, and safe rides for Juneau residents); advocacy – compassionate, knowledgeable support, and education for women as well as education and counseling for children. AWARE also provides information about rights and options regarding housing, employment, childcare, Protection Orders, treatment for perpetrators, Public Assistance, family or individual counseling, and personal safety education. AWARE also provides community education on domestic violence and sexual assault upon request.
Phone: (907) 586-6623 (business), (907) 586-1090 (crisis), 1-800-478-1090 (toll free in Alaska)
Address: P.O. Box 20809, Juneau AK 99802-0809
Web Site: www.juneau.com/aware
Alaska Folk Festival, Inc.
Description: The Alaska Folk Festival, Inc. produces and manages the Alaska Folk Festival – a week-long collection of performances, workshops, and informal jams for musicians, dancers, and their audiences. The festival is held in early April.
Phone: (907) 463-3316 or (907) 586-4422
Address: P.O. Box 21748, Juneau AK 99802
Web Site: www.akfolkfest.org
Email: info@alaskafolkfestival.org
Alaska Health Fair
Description: The Alaska Health Fair is a statewide health education and health screening program. Its services include community, school, and employee health events.
Phone: (907) 790-4072
Fax: (907) 789-6909
Physical address: 2233 North Jordan Avenue, Juneau AK 99801
Mailing address: P. O. Box 33078, Juneau AK 99803
Email: mohare6919@aol.com
Alaska Legal Services Corporation, Juneau Law Office
Description: Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) is a private, nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income persons. ALSC handles civil cases including child custody, divorce, wills for seniors, public benefits (AFDC, Food Stamps, SSI, Medicaid), and tenant/landlord issues. ALSC does not handle criminal cases.
Phone: (907) 586-6425
Toll-Free Outside Juneau: (800) 789-6426
Fax: (907) 586-2449
Address: 419 6th Street, Suite 322, Juneau AK 99801-1096
Email: juneau@alsc-law.org
Web Site: www.alsc-law.org
Alaska Library Association, Juneau Chapter
Description: The Alaska Library Association is a nonprofit, professional organization for the employees, volunteers, and advocates of libraries of all sizes and types in Alaska and for library product and service vendors. The goal of the organization is to promote vibrant libraries which deliver outstanding services to their users, and to provide professional development opportunities.
Phone: (907) 465-2944
Address: P.O. Box 110571, Juneau AK 99811-0571
Email: elise_tomlinson@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.akla.org/Juneau/index.html
Alaska Native Brotherhood/Sisterhood, Grand Camp
Description: The Alaska Native Brotherhood/Sisterhood is a nonprofit, fraternal organization established in 1912. The organization has served Alaska in many ways, including assisting in the development of society and in the preservation of Native culture and ensuring that all people are treated equally. The first charter for the Alaska Native Brotherhood was formed in Sitka, Alaska, by a group known today as our Founding Fathers.
Phone: (907) 523-9839
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 32457, Juneau AK 99803-2457
Physical Address: 175 South Franklin Street, Suite 406, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.anbgrandcamp.org
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)
Description: ANDVSA is a statewide coalition composed of programs that provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, offender services, and adult crisis intervention services. The purposes of the Network are to provide linkages and communication between the programs, facilitate information sharing, secure funding in a cooperative and non-competitive nature, and to expose the roots of violence against women and children in this culture. ANDVSA provides training, advocacy, state and national information, as well as referrals year-round. No fees.
Phone: (907) 586-3650
Fax: (907) 463-4493
Address: 130 Seward Street, Suite 209, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.andvsa.org
Alaska Youth Choir
Description: The Alaska Youth Choir (AYC) currently consists of approximately 30 singers ranging in age from 6 to 18. Formed in 1994 to provide advanced choral opportunities for Juneau children, the mission of AYC is to promote excellence in choral singing and encourage a lifelong learning and enjoyment of music. Choristers study and perform choral music as a group, and have opportunities to perform with community instrumental groups and vocal soloists. AYC members are expected to have a positive attitude, dedication, dependability, focus, team involvement, and a desire to achieve a high level of vocal accomplishment. The Choir performs several annual concerts, including benefits, holiday, and spring performances, and also participates in national and international choral festivals. Annual costs to AYC members include $500 tuition, as well as tour costs and expenses which are not raised through grants or fundraising efforts. Parents and choristers both are expected to participate in fundraising activities and volunteer duties. Limited tuition scholarships are available through the Akiyama Family Fund, based on financial need.
Phone: (907) 957-1608
Address: P.O. Box 22202, Juneau AK 99802-2202
Email: alaskayouthchoir@gci.net
Web Site: www.juneau.com/ayc
Alcoholics Anonymous
Description: Alcoholics Anonymous of Juneau is a 12-step program for recovery from Alcoholism. Meetings are held during the day and evenings. Please call the answering service for the time and location of AA and Al-Anon meetings. The meeting for teens is being held Thursdays at the Jordan Creek Center, Suite 228.
Phone: (907) 586-1161, or (907) 789-8828 for Al-Anon
Address: P.O. Box 21732, Juneau AK 99802
American Red Cross, Juneau Chapter
Description: The American Red Cross of Alaska serves the entire state of Alaska, and you can count on the Red Cross to be there to help in times of need. As a member of the Red Cross’ local, national, and international network, the American Red Cross of Alaska is committed to providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross is a not-for-profit, non-governmental agency that succeeds in its humanitarian mission because of the generous support it receives from organizations and individuals who volunteer time, contribute money, and donate blood. The American Red Cross offers CPR, AED, First Aid, Pet First Aid, babysitting classes, and water safety instruction.
Phone: (907) 463-5713
Fax: (907) 463-5717
Address: 3200 Hospital Drive, Suite 203, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.alaska.redcross.org/index.php?pr=Home_Page
Email: juneau@alaska.redcross.org
Association for the Education of Young Children – Southeast Alaska
Description: The Southeast Alaska chapter of AEYC-SEA has been providing leadership in early childhood education for over twenty years in Southeast Alaska. Our membership and Board of Directors consist of parents, teachers, child care providers, school age staff, social service professionals, and anyone who recognizes the importance of the early years. The membership is actively engaged in developing and maintaining the quality of care and education for young children. In addition to advocacy activities, regional conferences, and events, the Southeast affiliate has successfully applied for and administered a number of grants, including the Child Care Food Program, Resource and Referral service, merit awards, and many projects designed to provide support and resources to families and programs caring for young children. Becoming a member of AEYC-SEA is an extraordinary way to join in the movement to improve the lives of young children and strengthen support to families, teachers and caregivers. Being a member provides you with many wonderful benefits including a lending library, conferences, “Young Children” journal, advocacy information and opportunities, a vote for the Board of Directors, newsletters, and volunteer opportunities. For membership information, please call or visit the AEYC-SEA web site.
Phone: (907) 789-1235 main, (907) 789-1231 referrals, (888) 785-1235 toll free
Fax: (907) 789-1238
Mailing Address: PO Box 22870, Juneau AK 99802
Physical Address: 3100 Channel Drive, Suite 215 (Juneau Empire Building, floor 2N)
Email: info@aeyc-sea.org
Web Site: www.aeyc-sea.org
Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation
Description: The Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation was incorporated under IRS code 501(c)(3) for the purposes of maintaining the standards of medical care for those served by Bartlett Regional Hospital. The goal of the Foundation is to raise funds for needed medical technology, improved health care services, the provision of health education, and the promotion of medical study, as well as research. Foundation members meet the second Monday of each month and membership is open to the public beginning with a gift of $60. Please contact Charlotte Richards for more information.
Phone: (907) 463-5704
Fax: (907) 463-5703
Address: 3260 Hospital Drive, Juneau AK 99801
Email: charichards@earthlink.net
Web Site: www.bartletthospital.org/getpage.php?name=foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Alaska
Description: Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Southeast Alaska helps children reach their potential by establishing professionally supported, one-to-one relationships between Southeast Alaska youth and caring volunteers who are positive role models. BBBS believes creating and supporting successful friendships between caring adults and children will contribute to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all. The program began in Juneau in 1979 and now serves youth in Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Hoonah, Haines, Klukwan, Skagway, Metlakatla, and Yakutat.
Phone: (907) 586-3350, Toll-free: 1-888-7SE-BIGS (888-773-2447)
Fax: (907) 586-1886
Address: 110 Seward Street, Suite Two, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@southeastbigs.org
Web Site: www.southeastbigs.org Boy Scouts of America, Southeast Alaska Area Council
Description: The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. In the future, Scouting will continue to offer young people responsible fun and adventure; instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law; train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership; and serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program.
Phone: (907) 789-8440
Fax: (907) 790-2292
Address: 9220 Lee Smith Drive, Juneau AK 99801
Email: seacbsa@alaska.com
Web Site: www.bsawac.org Boys and Girls Club of Juneau
Description: The Boys and Girls Club of Juneau provides a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences; hope and opportunity. The Club’s mission statement is to empower and inspire the diverse youth of Alaska to realize their full potential by offering them hope, opportunity, and a safe environment. Operating hours during the school year are Monday-Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and during the Summer Session (June 10 – August 23) are Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Fees are $50/School Year and Summer Session. Features include a Game Room, Power-Up Computer Lab, Gymnasium, and programs such as SMART Moves, Torch Club, Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, Power Hour, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Ultimate Journey, and the Arts.
Phone: (907) 790-4535
Fax: (907) 790-4538
Address: 825 Mallard Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: jwyatt@bgcalaska.org
Web Site: www.bgcalaska.org/003_juneau.html
CAMAI, Inc.
Description: CAMAI, Inc. is a group promoting relations and exchanges between the United States and the former Soviet Union, the Middle East, and other countries through grassroots citizen diplomacy with an emphasis on the performing arts.
Phone: (907) 586-6952 or (907) 789-0449
Fax: (907) 586-1093
Address: 1109 C Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: sushma@alaska.net
Capital Kennel Club of Juneau
Description: The Capital Kennel Club of Juneau (CKCOJ), established in 1989, promotes canine activities and encourages responsible dog ownership. In 1993, CKCOJ became affiliated with the United Kennel Club (UKC) in order to host licensed obedience trials. Twice a year, a weekend of trials is held, drawing both local and visiting exhibitors, and it is open to the public. CKCOJ dogs are involved in a variety of other activities such as tracking and agility, breed conformation shows, and therapy dog certification. CKCOJ is also active in community service via dog training classes, seminars, participating in locally sponsored dog functions, and the personal example of owning well-behaved dogs. New members are welcome and are asked to commit at least eight hours per year assisting in a club activity. This club runs totally on volunteer power! CKCOJ provides canine obedience classes, pet therapy, dog shows, seminars, clinics, information, newsletter, discounts, club library, and videotaping. Several different types of memberships are offered.
Phone: (907) 364-3924
Address: P.O. Box 32513, Juneau AK 99803
Email: info@ckcoj.org
Web Site: www.ckcoj.org
Care-A-Van Transportation Services
Description: Care-A-Van offers door-to-door transportation and errand service to persons with disabilities who are unable to ride the City bus and to anyone age 60 or older. Care-A-Van provides service Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. and on Sunday, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Please call (907) 463-6194 to reserve a ride. The reservations office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Care-A-Van is provided by Catholic Community Service.
Phone: (907) 463-6194, TDD: (907) 586-6234
Fax: (907) 586-1879
Address: 1801 Glacier Highway, Building C, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.ccsjuneau.org/contact_us.php
Catholic Community Service
Description: Catholic Community Service (CCS) advocates and offers social service opportunities for all Southeast Alaskans, emphasizing social justice and compassion. CCS accomplishes this mission by fostering the self-sufficiency and dignity of individuals and families and by affirming diversity in culture, faith, and way of life. Programs include Southeast Senior Services (SESS), Childcare and Family Resources (CCFR), and Hospice and Homecare of Juneau (HHCJ).
Phone: (907) 463-6100
Fax: (907) 586-9018
Address: 419 6th Street, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.ccsjuneau.org
Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Description: The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is the Tribal Government representing approximately 26,000 Tlingit and Haida Indians worldwide. The Central Council is a sovereign entity with a government to government relationship with the United States. The Central Council’s mission is to preserve and enhance economic and cultural resources of the Tlingit and Haida nations and to promote self-sufficiency and self-governance while providing a safety net of services and protecting inherent sovereign rights. Services include Head Start; tutoring and advocacy in elementary and secondary school; scholarship and grant opportunities; child care; vocational training and rehabilitation; tribal courts; and family and youth services.
Phone: (907) 586-1432 or 1-800-344-1432
Fax: (907) 586-8970
Address: 320 West Willoughby Avenue, Suite 300, Juneau AK 99801
Email: acolon@ccthita.org
Web Site: www.ccthita.org
Childcare and Family Resources (CCFR)
Description: A program of Catholic Community Service, Child Care and Family Resources (CCFR) serves families that experience high stress from social isolation, alcohol or substance abuse, depression, unemployment, poverty, and other stress factors. CCFR supports the development of positive parent-child relationships and healthy childhood growth and development. CCFR encourages parents to recognize and modify behaviors that contribute to family instability, poor childhood outcomes, and child abuse and neglect. CCFR actively links parents with available community resources based on parenting strengths and need and is comprised of the following programs: Healthy Families Juneau (HFJ); Healthy Change; Young Parent's Center; Childcare Assistance Program; Family Resource Center; Children of Incarcerated Parents Project; Children of Incarcerated Parents Mentoring Project; S.A.F.E. Child Advocacy Center; and Comprehensive Family Support.
Phone: (907) 463-6100
Fax: (907) 586-9018
Address: 419 6th Street, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.ccsjuneau.org/ccfr/index.php
CrossSound
Description: CrossSound is dedicated to 1: Serve Alaskan, American and international creative and interpretative artists in the filed of musical arts, regardless of cultural tradition; 2. Embrace musicians and audiences from across the stage at their early stages of development, and 3. Commission and present new works by local, national and international composers that take into account Alaska’s unique cultural and geographic character. Since it’s inception in 1999, CrossSound has commissioned and presented 50 new works for Alaska artists. CrossSound is the only presenter of “art music” in the state that focuses on the work of living creative artists.
Phone: (907)
586-9601
Address: Jocelyn Clark, Executive Director, 1109 C St, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Email: crosssound@crosssound.com
Discovery Southeast
Description: Every year, thousands of Southeast Alaskans – children and adults, students and teachers – embark with Discovery Southeast on learning adventures in the wilds of Southeast Alaska. Founded in 1989 as a nonprofit educational organization, Discovery Southeast has grown into the region's leading source for natural history and conservation education. Discovery Southeast bases its programs in hands-on learning about nature, natural science, and outdoor activity. School-based programs, adult and teacher workshops, summer camps, wilderness expeditions, and diverse publications aim to heighten knowledge of and regard for the lands and waters of Southeast Alaska; awaken natural curiosity and foster joy in nature through inquiry learning; encourage personal connection with the natural world; and promote attitudes and actions that reflect positive and respectful relationships with nature.
Phone: (907) 463-1500
Fax: (907) 463-1587
Address: P.O. Box 21867, Juneau AK 99802
Email: info@discoverysoutheast.org
Web Site: www.discoverysoutheast.org
Douglas Senior Center
Description: A program of Catholic Community Service, the Douglas Senior Center offers the following services: congregate meals at the Senior Center; health promotion activities (blood pressure checks, flu shots, and health information); social and cultural activities; and a Senior Information/Caregiver Resource Center. The Douglas Senior Center is open for service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Phone: (907) 364-3161
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 240449, Douglas AK 99824
Physical Address: Douglas Community United Methodist Church, 3rd Street and Douglas Highway
Email: seniorinfo@gci.net
Web Site: www.ccsjuneau.org/sess/juneau.php
Down Syndrome Congress, S.E. Alaska Chapter
Description: The Down Syndrome Congress offers information, emotional support, hospital, and home visits.
Phone: (907) 789-2952
Fax: (907) 789-0419
Address: 4114 Aspen Avenue, Juneau AK 99801
Email: rbehnert@aol.com
Web Site: www.alaskadownsyndrome.ak.org
Downtown Business Association
Description: The Downtown Business Association is a marketing organization devoted to promoting downtown Juneau as a destination for year-round commerce.
Phone: (907) 463-3222
Address: 175 S. Franklin Street, Suite 309
Email: kfremlin@worldnet.att.net
Web Site: www.downtownjuneau.com
Foundation for End of Life Care
Description: The Foundation for End of Life Care is a Juneau-based organization with a mission to support end of life services including hospice, bereavement care, and community education. This support can be in the form of financial grants to organizations and agencies that provide hospice care, end of life care, and/or bereavement services to patients and families. This includes community education about end of life issues through special publications and presentations, speaking engagements, and special projects. The agency’s primary goals are to heighten community awareness toward improving the quality of the end of life and to responsibly and wisely invest and manage the Foundation for End of Life Care Fund in order to ensure there will always be monies to support the Foundation’s mission.
Phone: (907) 463-3042
Fax: (907) 463-3676
Address: 5050 Thane Road, Juneau AK 99801
Email: sioux@gci.net
Friends of the Alaska State Museum
Description: The Friends of the Alaska State Museum is a volunteer membership organization with a mission to enhance and support the effectiveness of the Alaska State Museum in its task of collecting, preserving, and interpreting Alaska's rich and diverse cultural heritage for present and future generations. The Friends support the Museum by: sponsoring cultural and educational programs and events; recruiting and managing volunteer support; producing publications, catalogs, exclusive museum products, educational information kits, videos, and films relating to special exhibits and themes of the permanent collection; hosting receptions for exhibit openings and other events; purchasing artifacts and artwork for the museum’s collection; providing educational interpretation to the public through management of the Museum Store; and assisting with special projects as requested by the museum. Membership benefits include free admission for the member and a guest to the Alaska State Museum in Juneau and the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka, a discount at the museum stores, a Friends newsletter, educational opportunities and invitations to exhibition openings and special events. Additional membership information is available on the web site.
Phone: (907) 465-2901
Fax: (907) 465-2976
Address: 395 Whittier Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: glrrlg@alaska.net
Web Site: www.foasm.org
Friends of Eaglecrest (Eaglecrest Foundation)
Description: The Friends of Eaglecrest is a nonprofit group of people from the community who care about recreation at the Eaglecrest Ski Area. The group provides advocacy, a voice, and a helping hand in supporting and promoting Eaglecrest and community recreation at Eaglecrest.
Phone: (907) 790-200
Fax: (907) 790-2003
Address: 155 South Seward, Juneau AK 99801
Email: Kirk_Duncan@ci.juneau.ak.us
Web Site: www.juneau.org/ecrestftp/ThankstoFriendsVolunteers-b.php?menu=menu9
Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries
Description: Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries is a non-profit organization that assists the libraries with special projects. Funds raised by the Friends go toward special gifts and grants to Juneau's three municipal libraries. Friends operate “The Amazing Bookstore” in the Airport Shopping Center. The bookstore offers secondhand books at bargain prices. All profits go to support the Juneau Public Libraries. Friends also sponsor the annual summer reading program, the annual bookmark contest, and the Authors-to-Juneau series. Supporting and active memberships are available. Supporting members (unless they request otherwise) will be listed among those who financially support our public libraries. Active members volunteer to participate in various Friends activities. Your membership admits you to Preview Nights at the famous Friends Book Sales and entitles you to a 10% discount on all books at The Amazing Bookstore.
Phone: (907) 586-5324, or (907) 789-4913 for the bookstore
Address: 292 Marine Way, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.juneau.org/library/friends
Friends of Recycling
Description: Friends of Recycling was launched in November 1990 by June Dawson to foster her goal of helping to heal the environment. Friends of Recycling encourages everyone to practice the four R’s: Reduce consumption of natural resources; Reuse materials and items in new ways; Recycle, reprocess, and market recycled goods; Re-buy items that have at least 20% or more post-consumer content. Members meet once a month and the membership fee is $20.
Phone: (907) 780-4212
Address: P.O. Box 21881, Juneau AK 99802
Gastineau Channel Historical Society
Description: The Gastineau Channel Historical Society goals are to instill interest in and preserve the history of the community. The Society operates the Last Chance Mining Museum and the Sentinel Island Lighthouse, provides support for the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, provides volunteer labor for preservation projects, and dispenses information about local history through a quarterly newsletter and publications. The Last Chance Mining Museum was established in 1976 as Juneau’s American Bicentennial project. It provides the community and its visitors with exhibits and materials which document the gold mining history of the Juneau area. The museum was operated from 1976 to 1982 by CBJ and was re-opened in 1995 by the Gastineau Channel Historical Society.
Phone: (907) 586-5338
Address: P.O. Box 21264, Juneau AK 99801
Email: glrrlg@alaska.net
Gastineau Channel Little League
Description: Gastineau Channel Little League is a volunteer organization founded in 1952 to provide the youth of Juneau the opportunity to play softball and baseball. The organization provides instruction, education, and competitive opportunities for youth beginning with tee-ball and continuing in softball and baseball. Please see the Gastineau Channel Little League web site for registration information.
Phone: (907) 789-9803 (message)
Fax: (907) 790-4769
Address: P.O. Box 33694, Juneau AK 99803
Email: gcllak@aol.com
Web Site: www.eteamz.com/gcllak
Gastineau Genealogical Society
Description: The Gastineau Genealogical Society is a non-profit, non-dues-paying Society (see Charter & Bylaws) operating in accordance with IRS 302(C). The Society meets informally to help each other with genealogical research projects. Monthly meetings are held September through May, except December. Meetings are held at the Family History Center. All interested persons are welcome.
Phone: (907) 586-3695
Address: 3270 Nowell Avenue, Juneau AK 99801
Email: ggs@alaska.com
Web Site: www.ggsalaska.org
Gastineau Humane Society
Description: The Gastineau Humane Society's mission is to eliminate cruelty and suffering to animals by promoting compassion and kindness toward domestic and companion animals. We provide shelter for lost, homeless, abandoned, and abused animals while actively seeking loving, permanent homes. Other services include dog licensing, dog boarding, pet grooming facilities by appointment, animal behavior consultants, dog obedience classes, and spay/neuter discount coupons. We work at local and regional levels to offer programs, services, and up-to-date information on animal care. Through the schools and other community groups, we seek to increase public awareness of the problems of animal abuse and overpopulation with projects like KIND News, a four page newspaper for elementary school children, and the First Strike campaign against animal cruelty and domestic violence.
Phone: (907)789-0260
Fax: (907)789-1795
Address: 7705 Glacier Highway, Juneau AK 99801
Email: ghspets@gci.net
Web Site: www.ghspets.org
Gastineau Human Services Corporation
Description: Gastineau Human Services (GHS) was established in 1965 by the Juneau Council of Churches to meet the alcohol treatment needs of Southeast Alaska through services centered in Juneau, the regional hub. Incorporated as the Gastineau Council on Alcoholism in 1966, GHS board members immediately mobilized local support for the treatment of alcoholism, resulting in the establishment of Juneau's first halfway house. As the region’s needs have changed over the years, GHS has evolved into an umbrella organization for a number of programs centered around the treatment and the care of society’s marginalized people – the addicted, the homeless, the mentally ill, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
Phone: (907) 780-4338
Address: 5597 Aisek Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@ghscorp.org
Web Site: www.ghscorp.org
Gastineau Philatelic Society
Description: The Gastineau Philatelic Society is a group of stamp collectors (philatelists) with national affiliations. An exhibit “panex” is held annually. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Please call for the location. Membership fees are $10 for an individual, $17.50 for a couple, and $5.00 for a junior.
Phone: (907) 364-3188 or (907) 586-6785
Address: P.O. Box 20641, Juneau AK 99802
Girl Scouts, Tongass Alaska Council
Description: Girl Scouting is a movement that gives girls from all segments of American life a chance to develop their potential, make friends, and become a vital part of their community. Based on ethical values, Girl Scouting opens up a world of opportunity for girls working in partnership with positive adult volunteers. The Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council welcomes all girls from throughout Southeast Alaska who wish to be Girl Scouts. Age-progressive activities enable girls from diverse backgrounds to develop leadership skills, explore interest areas, learn the value of community service, and learn positive decision making skills. Under the guidance of trained adult volunteers, girls participate in a variety of self-esteem building activities. The Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to offer its program in an all-girl environment. Girl Scout membership is open to all girls ages 5-17 who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council serves girls regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, economic status, or disability. Membership is $10 per year.
Phone: (907) 586-1710, Outside Juneau: (800) 478-8247 (toll-free)
Fax: (907) 463-3543
Address: 316 West 11th Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: tagsc4@gci.net or tagscceo@gci.net
Web Site: www.tongassgirlscouts.org
Glacier Swim Club
Description: Glacier Swim Club (GSC) is a nonprofit organization founded by parents of swimmers in 1973. GSC works in cooperation with CBJ Parks and Recreation to provide a year-round competitive swim program for the youth of Juneau. GSC is partially funded by the citizens of the City and Borough of Juneau through sales tax revenues. GSC provides the remainder of the necessary funding through monthly dues and fund raising. Swimming as a competitive sport is second to none in fostering the development of many valuable life skills. These include work ethic, determination, goal setting, time management, self-improvement, risk taking, team work, sportsmanship, and self-discipline. As a member of USA Swimming, GSC has adopted its Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Objectives as guiding principles.
Phone: (907) 523-0840
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20553, Juneau AK 99802
Physical Address: 522 West 10th Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: glacierswimclub@gci.net
Web Site: www.gsc-swim.org
Glory Hole, The
Description: The Glory Hole is Juneau's 40-bed emergency shelter and soup kitchen. It is an alcohol- and drug-free facility located in downtown Juneau and staffed 24/7/365. In addition to three hot meals a day, The Glory Hole provides the adult homeless community sack lunches for those who are working, laundry facilities and showers for campers, monthly food boxes, a place to make and receive calls, an address to receive mail, and referrals to other social service agencies. In 2004, The Glory Hole provided over 53,000 meals, over 7,300 bed-nights, and over 5,000 other services to Juneau's homeless. This is all done on a budget of less than $180,000, thanks to volunteers from many church and civic groups and the generosity of our community.
Phone: (907) 586-4159
Fax: (907) 586-4304
Address: 247 South Franklin Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: thegloryhole@gci.net
Web Site: www.ptialaska.net/~homeless/index.html
Helping Hands
Description: Helping Hands provides food directly to families and individuals in need. Helping Hands is a volunteer organization of people helping people. Hours are 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Phone: (907) 789-9705, or (907) 789-4390
Address: 8411 Airport Boulevard, Building “B”, Juneau AK 99801
Hope Community Resources
Description: Hope Community Resources, Inc. (Hope) is a private, not for profit agency operating in the State of Alaska. Incorporated in 1968, Hope provides services to individuals who experience a disability. The Southeast regional office is located in Juneau, but serves all of Southeast Alaska. During the 2000-2001 year, the regional operations experienced a period of unprecedented growth. This growth has been the result of outreach activity to the small communities located between Ketchikan and Yakutat, as well as the communities of Haines and Skagway. The Juneau operation serves 44 individuals with a wide variety of services and supports in the communities of Juneau, Hoonah, and Petersburg. Working closely with regional Native Corporations, the Juneau office seeks to establish relationships with the Native communities. As a result, many Native children and adults received Medicaid Waiver supports, and Hope was able to employ direct care staff in the individuals' own community. Hope is also in the process of opening its first assisted living home in Juneau and plans on opening at least one more in the upcoming year. Hope is continually growing and is always recruiting and hiring direct service professionals.
Phone: (907) 463-3602
Fax: (907) 463-3605
Address: 9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 5D, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: npetrofsky@hopealaska.org
Web Site: www.hopealaska.org
Hospice and Home Care of Juneau
Description: Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) is a program of Catholic Community Service. When referred by a physician, patients can receive a variety of health care services at home through HHCJ. Professional services such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work are provided to qualified home health patients in conjunction with personal care, when needed, delivered by Certified Nurse Aides. Additionally, HHCJ offers hospice care at home to patients diagnosed with a terminal illness. HHCJ provides the community with several options for addressing bereavement issues related to a loss through death other than our in-home, physician prescribed services. Adult bereavement support groups offered in the fall and spring meet weekly for eight weeks each. Also, at least one children’s and family grief support group is offered annually depending on need.
Phone: (907) 463-6111
Fax: (907) 463-6112
Address: 419 6th Street Juneau, AK 99801
Web Site: www.ccsjuneau.org/hhcj/index.php
Housing First, Inc.
Description: Housing First began in 1992 when a handful of Juneau residents became concerned about the lack of affordable housing for single people. The mission of Housing First is too promote affordable housing for individuals and families in the City and Borough of Juneau and elsewhere in Southeast Alaska by: furnishing consulting services; collecting and disseminating information; providing community education and training; acquiring, rehabilitating, constructing, converting, managing, selling, renting, and financing properties for housing; and applying for, receiving, and managing grants, donations, and loans. Housing First has also operated the Home Opportunity Program, which offers no-interest loans to low-to-moderate-income homebuyers. The Housing First Board of Directors meets monthly, and the public is welcome to attend. To receive an agenda, call the office at 463-1276.
Phone: (907) 463-1276
Fax: (907) 463-1266
Address: 119 Seward Street, No. 4, Juneau AK 99801
Email: housingfirst@gci.net
Web Site: www.juneauhousingfirst.org
Juneau Adult Education Center
Description: The Juneau Adult Education Center is operated by the Southeast Regional Resource Center (SERRC) and offers a full range of programs that meet the education and job training needs of the residents of the region. The center offers free English as a Second Language classes Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 pm, adult basic education, case management/work search training, GED preparation and testing, free evening computer classes for beginners, and the Mature Alaskans Seeking Skills Training (MASST) program.
Phone: (907) 586-5718, or 1-800-478-6660
Address: 210 Ferry Way, Juneau AK 99801
Email: lisab@serrc.org
Web Site: www.serrc.org/files/ABE.php
Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc.
Description: The Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. (JAMHI) has provided quality community based mental health services in Juneau since 1985. JAMHI develops individualized mental health treatment plans to meet the specific needs of consumers while helping them live in the community where they can be close to and receive the support of friends and family. JAMHI is committed to the philosophy of psychiatric rehabilitation, and its professional staff receives on-going training and supervision to strengthen and coordinate its service offerings. JAMHI provides the following broad range of services and support: Emergency Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Case Management and Support Services; Residential Support Services; Crisis Respite; Rehabilitation Services; Psychiatric Assessments; and Medication Management.
Phone: (907) 463-3303
Fax: (907) 586-3877
Address: 3406 Glacier Highway, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@jamhi.org
Web Site: www.jamhi.org
Juneau Artists’ Guild
Description: The Juneau Artists’ Guild is an organization of artists and the general public that is working to open a visual and performing arts center, a coffee house, and a studio school for the arts.
Phone: (907) 463-5224
Address: 334 Carrol Way, Juneau AK 99801
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council
Description: The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC), incorporated in 1973, is the formal arts agency for the Capital City of Juneau. It is governed by a 14-member Board of Trustees, an Executive Director, and a Program Coordinator. JAHC is a community-based arts organization with volunteer committees providing guidance to create JAHC's many programs. JAHC's goals are to: stimulate understanding and appreciation of the arts and humanities by presenting high caliber arts and cultural performances in Juneau and follow up discussions when possible; encourage creative expression by providing Juneau residents opportunities to explore their talents or interests in the arts and humanities through activities which have educational value to the participants and by offering scholarships and grants; foster the appreciation of the written and spoken word; provide arts opportunities for at-risk populations through "Artshops" (a program of workshops targeting young people in two low income housing projects); and advise public bodies on matters relating to the arts and humanities.
Phone: (907) 586-2787
Fax: (907) 586-2148
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20562, Juneau AK 99802
Physical Address and Gallery: 206 North Franklin Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@jahc.org
Web Site: jahc.org
Juneau Audubon Society
Description: The Juneau Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society. Audubon promotes interest in birds and other wildlife and their habitats. Any person can become a member. Every membership supports Audubon’s vital efforts to protect birds, wildlife, and natural habitats. Public meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, September through May.
Phone: (907) 789-4656
Address: P.O. Box 21725, Juneau AK 99802-1725
Email: president@juneau-audubon-society.org
Web Site: www.juneau-audubon-society.org
Juneau Community Garden Association
Description: The Juneau Community Garden Association is in its tenth season of operation. Under guidance of the Juneau City and Borough Parks and Recreation Department, the garden has become a community-wide park used to promote outdoor recreation; agricultural experimentation; plant research; and the education, growth, and development of local gardeners. The garden is proud to support the nonprofit activities of ORCA, the Girl Scouts, Healthy Families of Juneau, the Boys and Girls Club, the Juneau Master Gardeners, parent projects for elementary school children, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Several plots have been planted to provide food to the local food banks, and rhubarb has been donated to Helping Hands and a Harborview School project.
Phone: (907) 586-2546
Address: P.O. Box 33395, Juneau AK 99803
Email: lmmosher@ptialaska.net
Web Site: www.juneau.com/garden
Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau
Description: Formed in 1985, the Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau (JCVB) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to economic development in Juneau, Alaska through promoting and marketing Juneau as a year-round visitor destination. The JCVB's primary goal is to increase the overnight stays of business and pleasure travelers who support local businesses through consumer spending and support the city through payment of bed tax. Both the City and Borough of Juneau and the membership of nearly 300 local businesses financially support the JCVB. The JCVB serves the goals of each by marketing Juneau as a destination and helping locally-owned businesses market their services to visitors and potential visitors. Overall, the JCVB seeks to ensure Juneau enjoys a more stable, sustainable, year-round economy.
Phone: (907) 586-1737, or Toll Free (800) 587-2201
Fax: (907) 586-1449
Address: One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 305, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@traveljuneau.com or members@traveljuneau.com
Web Site: www.traveljuneau.com
Juneau Economic Development Council
Description: The Juneau Economic Development Council works with new and existing businesses to assist with business growth and general entrepreneurial development. The Council’s mission, as a public/private partnership, is to foster a healthy and sustainable economic climate in the City and Borough of Juneau and in Southeast Alaska. The Council is pro-active and shall undertake a number of specific efforts to maintain, expand, and create industries in Juneau and Southeast Alaska. The Council will collaborate with existing local and regional organizations to diversify and stabilize the economy, while protecting our unique Alaska character and quality of life.
Phone: (907) 463-3662
Fax: (907) 463-3929
Address: 612 West Willoughby, Suite A, Juneau AK 99801
Email: lmiller@jedc.org,
Web Site: www.jedc.org
Juneau Family Birth Center
Description: The Juneau Family Birth Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing midwifery care to women and their families in our community. In July of 1996, the Juneau Family Birth Center was incorporated as a nonprofit organization to build what had been a long time dream for many families in Juneau and throughout Southeast Alaska; a community birthing center dedicated to the midwifery model of care. The midwifery model of care is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life process and how they occur can affect a family's relationships and parenting abilities. Parents who are empowered by the process make healthier decisions and have more confidence in themselves. The Juneau Family Birth Center opened April 1, 1998 and is located at 3225 Hospital Drive, in Juneau's medical campus. The birth center building project itself was a labor of love, built by over 70 volunteers. The birth center offers midwifery care, family practice, and the Strength in Families Program. For more information about these services, please call or visit the web site at www.juneaubirthcenter.org.
Phone: (907) 586-1203
Fax: (907) 586-5765
Address: 3225 Hospital Drive, Suite 106, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@juneaubirthcenter.org
Web Site: www.juneaubirthcenter.org
Juneau Garden Club
Description: The Juneau Garden Club (JGC) promotes and encourages the growing of flowers, plants, and shrubs to enhance the beautification of our city. JGC helps those interested in gardening learn from experienced gardeners. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month and some Saturdays out at the Glacier.
Phone: (907) 586-1548
Address: 5820 North Douglas Highway, Juneau AK 99801
Email: laskey@alaska.net
Juneau Housing Trust
Description: The goal of the Juneau Housing Trust is to provide affordable home ownership by selling quality homes to low-to-moderate income families, while the Trust retains ownership of the land. Homeowners receive a 99-year lease for the land underlying their home and pay a small monthly fee to cover expenses, such as property taxes for the land. As members of the Trust, homeowners also have the opportunity to participate in setting direction for the management of the Trust, and in planning for future projects.
Phone: (907) 586-1901
Fax: (907) 586-6001
Address: 6095 Thane Road, Juneau AK 99801
Email: admin@juneauhousingtrust.org
Web Site: www.juneauhousingtrust.org
Juneau International Folk Dancers
Description: Juneau International Folk Dancers sponsors recreational folk-dancing and meets Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the downtown Juneau Racquet Ball Club. Instruction is provided. The public is invited, especially beginners, and there is no charge.
Phone: (907) 586-6237
Address: P.O. Box 1031, Douglas AK 99824
Email: dregan@alaska.net
Juneau International Hostel
Description: The Juneau International Hostel provides simple overnight accommodations: dormitory sleeping; cooking facilities; showers; and laundry. There is a five night stay limit. No pets, smoking, drinking, or illegal drugs. Winter hours are 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 to 10:30 p.m. Summer hours are 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 to 12:00 midnight. No admittance under any circumstances during off hours. The fee per night is $10 plus a small cleaning job.
Phone: (907) 586-9559
Address: 614 Harris Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: juneauhostel@gci.net
Web Site: www.juneauhostel.org
Juneau Jazz and Classics
Description: The Juneau Jazz and Classics is an annual music festival in May featuring live, professional jazz, blues, and classical musicians. Performances include concerts, cruises, free events, workshops, master classes, and an extensive community outreach program. The Festival uses volunteers during the festival to take tickets, hand out programs, be ushers, set up concerts, and work backstage.
Phone: (907) 463-3378
Fax: (907) 463-3385
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 22152, Juneau AK 99802-2152
Physical Address: 319 Seward Street, No. 3, Juneau AK, 99801
Email: info@jazzandclassics.org
Web Site: www.jazzandclassics.org
Juneau Jumpers Foundation, Inc.
Description: Juneau Jumpers is a performance, demonstration, and competition rope skipping team initially formed in 1987. Although Juneau Jumpers is a private, non-profit organization independent of the Juneau School District, the district recognizes it as a positive youth program, and Glacier Valley Elementary School provides gym space to the team. The long tenure, success, and respect for the team in the community are the direct result of many hours of volunteer time from coaches and parents, as well as the self-motivated youth who love the sport of jump rope.
Phone: (907) 789-8404
Address: P.O. Box 33565, Juneau AK 99803
Email: rutherbush@ak.net
Juneau Lyric Opera
Description: The Juneau Lyric Opera provides singing, theatrical, and choral opportunities for the people of our community. The Opera presents high quality vocal performances of all types and workshops to foster the growth and education of our musical community. In addition to staged productions of opera, operetta, and Broadway musicals, the Opera sponsors workshops to help singers of all skill levels improve their skills. We welcome all singers to participate. Non-singing volunteers are always needed. The Opera is supported by the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, the citizens of the City and Borough of Juneau, and the generosity of our donors and volunteers.
Phone: (907) 586-2401
Address: P.O. Box 21456, Juneau AK 99802-1456
Email: info@juneauopera.org
Web Site: www.juneauopera.org
Juneau Mountain Rescue
Description: Founded in 1982, Juneau Mountain Rescue, Inc. (JMR) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization specializing in high angle and backcountry search and rescue operations, which are available for State Trooper and other official call-out 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout Alaska. JMR is dedicated to the spirit that well trained and qualified volunteers are a necessary component of the emergency response system for search and rescue activities, urban disasters, and the emergency notifications system. JMR participates in joint training exercises with Eaglecrest Ski Patrol, Capital City Fire/Rescue Special Teams, the Alpine Club, Alaska National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, City of Juneau Urban Avalanche Response Plan, Southeast Alaska Dogs Organized for Ground Search (SEADOGS), and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT/FEMA). JMR also provides outdoor safety and survival education for students and youth, as well as other members of the search and rescue community and civic organizations with an interest in outdoor activity.
Phone: (907) 586-6372
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 21282, Juneau AK 99802-1282
Physical Address: 2970 Foster Avenue, Juneau AK 99801
Email: steve@juneaumountainrescue.org
Web site: www.juneaumountainrescue.org
Juneau Oratorio Choir
Description: The Juneau Oratorio Choir (JOC) is a community chorus for Juneau. Activities include: preparation for concerts; presentation of events; and choral workshops and performances. JOC has sponsored the Juneau concerts of the Sitka Summer Music Festival for approximately twenty years. JOC has hosted or co-hosted many groups across the years including: the Westminster Choir; the American Boy Choir; the Roger Wagner Chorale; the Vienna Boys Choir; and the Chattanooga Boys Choir. In 1980, with funding from the Juneau Centennial Committee, JOC commissioned noted composer Alice Parker to write "Songs from the Dragon Quilt" based on the poetry of Sheila Nickerson, Alaska poet laureate. Other guest conductors have included Robert Carwithen, Mel Olson, Allen Pote, and John and Helen Kemp.
Phone: (907) 789-0320
Address: P.O. Box 32760, Juneau AK 99803-2760
Email: jallanmackinnon@gmail.com
Juneau Raptor Center
Description: The Juneau Raptor Center is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of injured wild birds in Southeast Alaska. The organization also provides wildlife education to school and community groups.
Phone: (907) 586-8393
Address: P.O. Box 34713, Juneau AK 99803
Email: info@juneauraptorcenter.org
Web site: www.juneauraptorcenter.org
Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club
Description: The Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club (JRPC) provides firearm safety and proficiency training. JRPC also sponsors organized competitions. An outdoor range is available. Membership is open to all responsible persons. Dues are $15 to $40/year.
Phone: (907) 789-9025 or (907) 789-1717
Address: P.O. Box 32836, Juneau AK 99803
Email: jrpc@usa.com or mmenzies@ptialaska.net
Web Site: http://go.to/jrpc
Juneau Senior Center
Description: The Juneau Senior Center (JSC) offers programs for seniors 60 and over. Nutritious lunches are served Monday through Friday at the downtown site, two days per week in Douglas, and two days per week in the Valley. Exercise classes, recreational activities (e.g. cards, arts, ceramics, and sewing), support groups, and other classes available. JSC is a program of Southeast Senior Services, a department of Catholic Community Service.
Phone: (907) 463-6179
Fax: (907) 586-2543
Address: 895 West Twelfth Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: seniorinfo@gci.net
Web Site: www.ccsjuneau.org/sess/juneau.php
Juneau Shotokan Karate Do Club
Description: The Juneau Shotokan Karate Do Club provides instruction for youth 7 years through adulthood. Youth classes are 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday and Friday and 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Adult classes are 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and Friday and 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Youth fees are $30/month. Adult fees are $40/month. Family fees are $15/month for the first family member and $10/month for each additional family member. In addition, there is a $6/year 4-H fee. All youth 18 and under are also 4-H members.
Phone: (907) 790-4199
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 34083, Juneau AK 99803
Physical Address: 9447 LaPerouse Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@juneaushotokan.org
Web Site: www.juneaushotokan.org
Juneau Ski Club
Description: The Juneau Ski Club offers ski racing and training programs for Juneau area youth. They hold competitions at the local and state level and a regional competition for the junior team. The Mighty Mite program is for ages 6-12 on Saturday, January through March. The Development Team is for ages 9-12 on Saturday and Sunday, January through March. The Junior Team is for ages 11-18 two to five days/week on snow, December through April. The Juneau Ski Club also offers fall dry land training.
Phone: (907) 523-0588 or (907) 790-7223
Address: P.O. Box 32358, Juneau AK 99803
Email: squibbliza@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.juneauskiracing.org
Juneau Soccer Club
Description: The Juneau Soccer Club (JSC) supports youth soccer in Juneau. It funds the Juneau Douglas High School boys and girls soccer teams and organizes boys and girls club teams for ages 11 through 17. There are approximately 275 players per year and an almost equal number of families who benefit from its programs. JSC has been very successful in developing players and have produced state championship teams at the high school and club level.
Phone: (907) 789-0618
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 34837, Juneau AK 99803
Email: dierking@gci.net
Web Site: www.juneausoccer.org
Juneau Sports Association
Description: The Juneau Sports Association (JSA) runs the adult slow pitch softball association. There are three leagues – a men’s league, women’s league, and coed league. Participants need to be at least 15 years of age to participate. The season runs from May to July with a second season that consists of only coed from July to August. The fees vary for each league.
Phone: (907) 463-3633
Fax: (907) 463-3632
Address: P.O. Box 22009, Juneau AK 99802
Email: tina@jsaweb.org or eboard@jsaweb.org
Web Site: www.juneausoftball.com
Juneau Symphony
Description: The Juneau Symphony is a volunteer community orchestra that rehearses weekly during the fall, winter, spring, and summer. The Juneau Symphony performs classical, symphonic, and chamber music concerts. New musicians are welcome, especially string players, and volunteers to assist with concert production.
Phone: (907) 586-4676
Fax: (907) 463-2555
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 21236, Juneau AK 99802
Physical Address: 522 West Tenth Street Basement, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@juneausymphony.org
Web Site: www.juneausymphony.org
Juneau Urban Forestry Partnership
Description: The Juneau Urban Forestry Partnership is a local
non-profit volunteer group whose mission is to promote the selection,
planting, and care of trees on public and private lands within the City
and Borough of Juneau. The Juneau Urban Forestry Partnership (the
Partnership) received 501(c)3 non-profit status from the IRS in 2002.
We grew out of the Juneau Tree Committee formed in 1995. Find out more about our organization on our brochure (PDF 524KB).
Address: 5820 N. Douglas Hwy., Juneau, AK 99801
Email: juneautrees@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.juneautrees.wordpress.com
Juneau 's Valley Adult Education Center
Description: See the Juneau Adult Education Center description above.
Phone: (907) 789-4622
Address: St. Vincent de Paul, 8617 Teal Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: lisab@serrc.org
Web Site: www.serrc.org/files/ABE.php
Juneau Youth Services, Inc.
Description: Juneau Youth Services, Inc. (JYS) provides a full array of behavioral health services, including residential care treatment and professional mental health services for seriously emotionally disturbed youth. In addition, JYS provides wilderness experiences for youth, emergency services, hospital diversion, a mobile crisis unit, an assessment center, non-emergency respite for families, chemical dependency services, and the BASE and ISP day treatment programs in Juneau schools.
Phone: (907) 789-7610
Address: P.O. Box 32839, Juneau AK 99803-2839
Email: ginelb@jys.org
Juneau Youth Wrestling Club
Description: Juneau Youth Wrestling Club (JYWC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting all ages and levels of wrestling in Juneau. JYWC teaches youth the importance of physical fitness, hard work, self-reliance, fairness, and team building. JYWC offers youth, middle school, and high school wrestlers opportunities to compete in off-season wrestling events to test and refine their skills. JYWC encourages wrestlers and parents to contribute to the sport by coaching or coordinating other aspects of our program. Financial support is offered to Juneau high school and middle school wrestling programs. JYWC funds are used for travel to competitions for wrestlers and coaches, training facility rent expenses, programs in the high school and middle schools, uniforms and equipment, and local clinics led by quality instructors. Donations to JYWC are tax deductible and 100% of the funds are used to improve the sport of wresting in Juneau. If you are interested in making a donation or volunteering, please call Bob Koenitzer or visit our website.
Phone: (907) 789-0874
Address: P.O. Box 34883, Juneau AK 99803
Email: bkoenitz@gci.net
Web Site: www.tornadowrestling.zoomshare.com
Juno House (part of Gastineau Human Services Corporation)
Description: Juno House is long-term (one year), transitional, supportive housing for persons who have completed or are currently involved in substance abuse treatment. Juno House offers a safe, sober, supportive atmosphere for persons seeking a clean environment to continue the recovery process.
Phone: (907) 780-3038 and (907) 780-3039
Fax: (907) 780-4098
Address: 5597 Aisek Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: erin_cruz@ghscorp.org.
Web Site: www.ghscorp.org
Kids Voting Juneau
Description: Kids Voting Juneau is a community-based program for kids, K-12. Kids Voting provides lessons through school (public and private) on voting rights and responsibilities. On Election Day, children go to the polls with their parents to cast a Kids Voting ballot. Kids Voting ballots are tabulated and results are reported by kid reporters during election night coverage.
Phone: (907) 586-1714
Address: 6000 Thane Road, Juneau AK 99801
Email: thanelanding@gci.net
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Juneau Affiliate
Description: NCADD is a voluntary health organization with a mission to provide education, information, help, and hope in the fight against alcoholism and drug addictions. Services include community information and education, adolescent and adult assessment and referral, formal intervention services (National Intervention Network), school-based prevention programs, consultative assistance, in-services, and family support groups. NCADD also trains families and assists with interventions, does case management for individuals post treatment, and has smoking cessation classes for adults and teens. They offer special programs for health and safety promotion, as well as disease prevention programs.
Phone: (907) 463-3755
Fax: (907) 463-2539
Address: 211 Fourth Street, Suite 102, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.ncadd-j.org/asap.html
National Organization for Women
Description: The National Organization for Women (NOW) is dedicated to securing full and equal rights for women. Membership in the local organization entitles members to membership in both state and national NOW organizations. Fees are based on the ability to pay.
Phone: (907) 586-6849
Address: PO Box 23036, Juneau AK 99802
Email: nowjuneau@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.juneaunow.org
The Nature Conservancy in Alaska
Juneau Field Office
Description: The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Using sound science as our guide, we identify and protect natural areas around the state that are large in scale and rich in life. In Southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest, The Nature Conservancy works with partners to achieve a balance of working forests, habitat reserves, and sustainable communities.
Phone: (907) 586-8621
Address: 119 Seward Street #2 , Juneau, AK 99801
Email: alaska@tnc.org
Web Site: www.nature.org/alaska
Outdoor Recreation and Community Access (ORCA)
Description: ORCA is a recreation program of Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL). ORCA's mission is to promote inclusive recreation and adaptive outdoor pursuits for Southeast Alaskans who experience disabilities. ORCA services include: community access and inclusion opportunities; Adaptive Ski and Snowboard School; Youth and Transition Recreation Services; and adaptive outdoor pursuits and trips. ORCA has many wonderful volunteer opportunities. The calendar of events is published quarterly in the SAIL newsletter.
Phone: (907) 586-0104, TTY: (907) 523-5285, Toll free: (800) 478-7245 Fax: (907) 586-4980
Address: 3225 Hospital Drive, Suite 300, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@sailinc.org
Web Site: www.sailinc.org
PFLAG Juneau
Description: PFLAG stands for Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. PFLAG Juneau was founded in 1995 by several local parents and is one of more than 500 chapters nationally. PFLAG Juneau promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex persons, their families, and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an often ill-informed public, and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. PFLAG Juneau sponsors the Juneau Pride Chorus, a women's chorus of excellence that joins together the love of singing with the celebration of diversity.
Phone: Message (907) 463-4203
Address: P. O. Box 32245, Juneau, AK 99803
Web Site: www.seagla.org/pflag.shtml Perseverance Theatre
Description: Founded in Juneau in 1979 by Molly Smith, Perseverance Theatre has emerged as one of the nation's leading not-for-profit regional theaters. Collaborating with some of the nation's leading theater artists, Perseverance Theatre has premiered more than 50 new plays by Alaska and national playwrights.
Phone: (907) 364-2421
Fax: (907) 364-2603
Address: 914 Third Street, Douglas AK 99824
Email: info@perseverancetheatre.org
Web Site: www.perseverancetheatre.org
Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.), Chapter D
Description: P.E.O. is a philanthropic, educational organization with a 136-year old tradition of friendship and service, providing educational opportunities for women locally, as well as internationally. P.E.O. supports a two-year women's college, Cottey College, in Missouri. P.E.O. motivates members to achieve their highest aspirations.
Phone: (907) 789-4003
Address: P.O. Box 210653, Auke Bay AK 99821
Email: gerbi@alaska.net
REACH, Inc.
Description: Reach, Inc. honors and respects people with disabilities by promoting choice and well-being through advocacy and services throughout Southeast Alaska. We do this by providing: infant learning and therapy for “at risk” children and their families; advocacy, technical assistance and case management support to individuals seeking developmental disability services and those who are already eligible and on the waitlist for services; support services to children and adults in their own homes, in their families’ homes, on the job and in the community; 24 hour respite as needed; supported residential living skills, training and vocational placement; and employment services through REACH Custodial and REACH Shredding. REACH operates and serves residents of three Assisted Living Homes round-the-clock. The CANVAS Community Art Studio and Gallery at REACH provides community outreach and day habilitation as well as serving everyone in the community interested in arts with year round programs that include classes in the visual, literary, ceramic and musical arts for all skill levels.
Phone: (907) 586-8228
Fax: (907) 586-8226
Address: 213 Third Street, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.reachak.org
Salvation Army
Description: The Salvation Army is a nonprofit, charitable organization. It is also a center for worship and service and offers help to those in need. Office hours are Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Salvation Army offers social service assistance Tuesday through Thursday 9:30 am to 12 noon.
Phone: (907) 586-2136
Fax: (907) 586-2652
Address: 439 West Willoughby Avenue, Juneau AK 99801
Senior Citizens Support Services (Fireweed Place)
Description: Housing for senior citizens 60 years of age or older.
Phone: (907) 586-5000
Fax: (907) 586-5001
Address: 415 Willoughby Avenue, Juneau AK 99801
Email: fireweed.scssi@alaska.com
SEAtrails Inc.
Description: SEAtrails, Southeast Alaska Trail System, is a non-profit group incorporated in 2003 and devoted to a community-focused trail system that encompasses Southeast Alaska. The SEAtrails' mission is to facilitate planning, promotion, maintenance and construction of a region-wide, Southeast Alaska trail system that will stimulate economic development, enhance quality of life, and improve transportation.
Phone: 697-2615
Fax: 697-2654
Address: P.O. Box 240156, Douglas, AK 99824
Email: vista@seatrails.org
Web Site: www.seatrails.org
Sierra Club, Juneau Chapter
Description: The Sierra Club's members are inspired by nature. They work together to protect our community, the state, and the planet. The Sierra Club Mission Statement is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and use all lawful means to carry out these objectives
Phone: (907) 789-5472 or (907) 209-2999
Address: 1055 Mendenhall Peninsula Road, Juneau AK 99801
Email: juneau.group@alaska.sierraclub.org
Web Site: www.alaska.sierraclub.org
Southeast Alaska Conservation Council
Description: The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC), a nonprofit organization, is a coalition of 18 Southeast Alaska conservation groups. Since 1970, SEACC has been dedicated to safeguarding the unique environment of Southeast Alaska while encouraging human enjoyment and use of these remarkable resources as is consistent with retaining them substantially unimpaired. In order to accomplish this, SEACC’s major objective is to achieve a system of reservations of various sizes and types.
Phone: (907) 586-6942
Fax: (907) 463-3312
Address: 419 Sixth Street, No. 200, Juneau AK 99801
Email: laura@seacc.org
Web Site: www.seacc.org
Southeast Alaska Dogs Organized for Ground Search (SEADOGS)
Description: SEADOGS provides emergency services. This includes: search and rescue teams; search and rescue dogs trained in the wilderness; and avalanche and disaster searches.
Phone: (907) 789-2582
Fax: (907) 789-3617
Address: P.O. Box 32719, Juneau AK 99803
Email: cozylog@alaska.net
Southeast Alaska Food Bank
Description: Southeast Alaska Food Bank (SEAFB) is a private, nonprofit agency dedicated to collecting and distributing food to the hungry in Southeast Alaska. SEAFB collects surplus or unmarketable but still edible food from grocery stores and redistributes it to nonprofit agencies and individuals throughout the area. The 30 nonprofit agencies that receive food from SEAFB include homeless shelters, youth agencies, transitional housing services, domestic abuse shelters, and senior citizen services. SEAFB attempts to always have on hand a wide variety of canned and nonperishable staple foods, as well as perishables such as milk, bread, and produce.
Phone: (907) 789-6184
Fax: (907) 789-6158
Address: 10020 Crazy Horse Drive, Juneau AK 99801
Email: manager@seafb.org
Web Site: www.foodbankofalaska.org/partners/southeast.html
Southeast Alaska Friends of Montessori
Description: Southeast Alaska Friends of Montessori is an organization dedicated to the support and development of Montessori education in Southeast Alaska. Friends of Montessori aides individuals interested in Montessori training and promotes access to public and private schools for children of all backgrounds. All interested community members may join. A $5 yearly fee includes a newsletter and all events.
Phone: (907) 586-1915 and (907) 364-3275 for membership information
Address: P.O. Box 21142, Juneau AK 99802
Email: talleys@ieee.org
Web Site: www.seafom.org Southeast Alaska Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Description: Southeast Alaska Gay and Lesbian Alliance (SEAGLA) is a nonprofit, volunteer support network that helps to foster public acceptance of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals as full and equal members of society. SEAGLA sponsors social events and communicates with its membership via email and mailing lists.
Address: P.O. Box 21542, Juneau AK 99802
Email: webmaster@seagla.org
Web Site: www.seagla.org
Southeast Alaska Guidance Association
Description: Southeast Alaska Guidance Association (SAGA) is a family of programs dedicated to improving lives, lands, and communities in Alaska, while helping people make the connection between what they learn and how they live. Component programs offered by SAGA are the Serve Alaska Youth Corps (SAYC), Young Alaskans Building Affordable Housing (YABAH), the Eagle Valley Center, and SAGA AmeriCorps Connections.
Phone: (907) 789-6172
Fax: (907) 789-3118
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 33037, Juneau AK 99803
Physical Address: 9397 La Perouse Avenue, Juneau AK 99801
Email: saga@servealaska.org
Web Site: www.servealaska.org
Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL)
Description: Our mission at SAIL/ORCA is to empower Southeast Alaskans with disabilities by providing and promoting options to live as active, productive, and involved citizens in their community of choice. As an Aging and Disability Resource center, we do this by offering a multitude of programs and services to Southeast Alaskans with disabilities and seniors, including: Information and Referral; Disability Awareness Education and Training; Independent Living Skills Training; Peer Support; Benefits Counseling; Assistive Technology and Library Loan Closet; Older Blind Alaskans Program; Deaf Service and Interpreter Referral Program; Advocacy; and our popular recreation program, ORCA.
Phone: (907) 586-4920, TTY: (907) 523-5285, Toll free: (800) 478-7245
Fax: (907) 586-4980
Address: 3225 Hospital Drive, Suite 300, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: info@sailinc.org
Web Site: www.sailinc.org
Southeast Alaska Land Trust
Description: First organized in the fall of 1995, the Southeast Alaska Land Trust (SEALTrust) is a private, nonprofit corporation that works with willing private land owners and communities to ensure vital natural areas remain in place for the well-being of each generation. SEALTrust secures conservation agreements on properties with recreational, habitat, open space, or cultural values. We seek grants from foundations and government agencies to finance our conservation projects, and we depend on donor support and membership contributions to pay for operating costs.
Phone: (907) 586-3100
Fax: (907) 586-3125
Address: 119 Seward Street, Suite 15, Juneau AK 99801
Email: setrust@ptialaska.net
Web Site: www.southeastalaskalandtrust.org
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Description: Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a non-profit tribal health consortium of 18 Native communities which serves the health interests of the Tlingit, Haida, Tsimpshean, and other Native people of Southeast Alaska. SEARHC is one of the oldest and largest Native-run health organizations in the nation with a mission to provide the highest quality health services in partnership with Native people. By working together in partnership with Southeast Alaska tribes and communities, we have succeeded in building a network of health care services spanning from prevention and education to outpatient clinics and inpatient hospital services.
Phone: (907) 463-4000
Fax: (907) 463-4075
Address: 3245 Hospital Drive, Juneau AK 99801
Email: webmaster@searhc.org
Web Site: www.searhc.org
Southeast Regional Resource Center
Description: Dedicated to deliver exemplary service to school districts and communities throughout the state, the Southeast Regional Resource Center (SERRC) – Alaska's Educational Resource Center – provides a variety of programs designed to meet the educational needs of all Alaskans. From Even Start Family Literacy Programs and school district-based services to adult education, SERRC currently provides more than 70 programs and administers more than 300 grants and contracts that impact thousands of Alaskans. SERRC is a nonprofit corporation governed by a board of school superintendents and is funded exclusively through grants and contracts.
Phone: (907) 586-6806
Fax: (907) 463-3811
Address: 210 Ferry Way, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@serrc.org
Web Site: www.serrc.org
Southeast Road Runners
Description: Southeast Road Runners (SERR) is Juneau's local running club for runners of all ages. SERR sponsors local races from 1 mile to 26.2 miles in length and provides scholarships to JDHS track and cross country runners. The annual race schedule may be viewed on the SERR web site. SERR operates entirely with volunteer support and is always looking for additional members and volunteers.
Phone: (907) 789-4260
Address: PO Box 22203, Juneau AK 99802
Email: deborah_rudis@fws.gov
Web Site: www.southeastroadrunners.org
Southeast Senior Services
Description: Southeast Senior Services operates 14 senior centers in 12 communities in Southeast Alaska. They provide congregate and home-delivered meals, transportation, adult day services, care coordination, information, referral, and other services to help people over 60 maintain their independence. Centers include Douglas, Juneau, and Valley Senior Centers. Southeast Senior Services is a program of Catholic Community Service.
Phone: (907) 463-6100
Fax: (907) 586-9018
Address: 419 Sixth Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: seniorinfo@gci.net
Web Site: www.ccsjuneau.org/sess/index.php
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Description: St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to helping those less fortunate by providing a place to stay and food to eat. Services offered are housing, a soup kitchen, and a thrift shop. The Family Shelter follows a motel type format – residents may come and go as they please. All residents are required to do one hour of chores per day, as well as pay a $10/day plus $5/week charge for rent, if they can afford it. St. Vincent de Paul operates a food assistance program which serves a lunch meal Monday – Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to the residents of the Family Shelter. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., food baskets are distributed to the needy people in the Juneau area. St. Vincent's also distributes special baskets during Thanksgiving and Christmas and operates a thrift store to bring in money and supply residents and others with clothing and other items at a reduced cost.
Phone: (907) 789-5535 (administration office)
Fax: (907) 789-4805
Address: 8617 Teal Street, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.ptialaska.net/~paulm/svdpwelcome.htm
Taku House (part of Gastineau Human Services Corporation)
Description: Taku House offers long-term (one year), transitional, supportive housing for persons whose co-occurring diagnosis shows substance abuse as their primary diagnosis and who suffer from FASD, TBI, alcohol related dementia, and Mental Illness. Applicants may have completed or are currently involved in substance abuse treatment. Taku House offers a safe, sober, supportive atmosphere for those persons seeking a clean environment to continue the recovery process and services also include case management and life training skills.
Phone: (907) 780-3038 or (907) 780-3039
Fax: (907) 780-4098
Address: 54597 Aisek Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@ghscorp.org
Web Site: www.ghscorp.org
Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority
Description: Since 1973, the Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority (THRHA) has worked to meet the affordable housing solution needs of individuals and families within Southeast Alaska. In that time, THRHA has provided over 800 homes for low-income families, the elderly, and other qualified applicants in 13 communities located throughout Southeast Alaska.
Phone: (907) 780-6868
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 32237, Juneau AK 99803-2237
Physical Address: 5446 Jenkins Drive (Lemon Creek), Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.thrha.org/index2.asp
Trail Mix, Inc.
Description: Trail Mix is a nonprofit organization that provides volunteer assistance to local, state, and federal agencies to develop and maintain a trail system in the City and Borough of Juneau.
Phone: (907) 790-6406
Fax: (907) 790-2549
Address: P.O. Box 35493, Juneau AK 99803
Email: info@juneautrails.org
Web Site: www.juneautrails.org
United Way of Southeast Alaska
Description: United Way of Southeast Alaska (UWSEAK) is a volunteer-driven, grass-roots organization that creates lasting change by bringing people and resources together to address community-wide issues. Since 1979, United Way has helped nurture children and youth, care for the elderly and people with disabilities, promote wellness and self-sufficiency, and meet the basic needs of people in crisis. UWSEAK conducts community research, raises funds, develops community leaders and volunteers, cultivates partnerships, supports 33 partner agencies, and reports results throughout Southeast Alaska.
Phone: (907) 463-5530
Fax: (907) 463-4649
Address: P.O. Box 20249, Juneau AK 99802
Email: staff@unitedwayseak.org
Web Site: www.unitedwayseak.org
Valley Senior Center
Description: The Valley Senior Center offers programs for seniors 60 and over. Nutritious lunches are served two days per week at the Valley Center, Monday through Friday at the downtown site, and two days per week in Douglas. Exercise classes, recreational activities (e.g. cards, arts, ceramics, and sewing), support groups, and other classes available. The Valley Senior Center is a program of Southeast Senior Services, a department of Catholic Community Service.
Phone: (907) 789-9508
Address: 9059 Atlin Drive, Juneau AK 99801
Email: seniorinfo@gci.net
Web Site: www.ccsjuneau.org/sess/juneau.php
Wildflower Court
Description: Wildflower Court is a nonprofit, independent, and self-financed long-term care nursing home. Situated in Juneau, Wildflower Court offers services to many Southeast Alaska communities. Wildflower Court is able to accommodate 49 residents allowing them to remain in Southeast Alaska and be closer to their families and loved ones. The 4-year-old facility is located above Bartlett Regional Hospital in the Salmon Creek area.
Phone: (907) 463-8700
Fax: (907) 463-8743
Address: 2000 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau AK 99801
Web Site: www.wildflowercourt.org
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