In September, U.S. Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola hosted a convening on outmigration to explore challenges and solutions related to rural-to-urban migration in Alaska and to the Lower 48. Topics included climate change, food security, housing, economic development, and education. Sustainable Southeast Partnership Deputy Director Shannon Stevens and Program Manager and Regional Catalyst for Workforce Development Michael Mausbach, shared success stories, covering workforce development and advocacy for Native CDFI funding.
Coalition for Green Capital announces first network investment in Spruce Root
Business Competition finalists participate in a three-day training and networking event
Twelve Path to Prosperity Business Competition finalists gathered at the Jorgenson House in Juneau to participate in a three-day intensive, where they learned about creating a business plan, the importance of financial projections and important customer service advice. During these highly interactive sessions, finalists engage with Spruce Root facilitators, local business leaders who serve as mentors and each other as they grow a support network for each business.
Please welcome Haley Goodman to Spruce Root
Haley grew up in the Lower Hudson Valley region in New York and will be working with Spruce Root as the Community Development Fellow through the Alaska Fellows Program through May of next year. She attended Middlebury College in Vermont, where she earned a B.A. in environmental studies and geography.
Home Planet Fund visits our communities
In early September, the Sustainable Southeast Partnership (SSP) hosted the Home Planet Fund, which donated $1 million to the Seacoast Trust. Home Planet Fund is a philanthropic initiative that supports environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and community-driven solutions, investing in projects that protect natural ecosystems and foster renewable energy development.
Seacoast Trust reaches $25 million: Help us reach our $50 million milestone
As we celebrate the three-year anniversary of its launch, we are excited to announce that we have met a quarter of our goal to raise $100 million for the Seacoast Trust and now it is time to double it. Let's get to $50 million!
Newsletter: Celebrating resilience and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurship
We express our profound gratitude for the extraordinary individuals nominated for Resilience Circles. Additionally, our vibrant community on Prince of Wales Island is poised for transformative growth as local leaders and entrepreneurs embark on comprehensive business training. Together with the Sustainable Southeast Partnership, we're weaving a powerful vision for a regenerative economy rooted in the wisdom of Indigenous values.