Build Tanaina
Tanaina Child Development Center first opened in 1979 at the University of Alaska Anchorage thanks to a community of dedicated parents, faculty, staff, and students.
In May 2015, Tanaina received an unexpected eviction notice from the University of Alaska Anchorage that ended the 36-year relationship.
Since then, Tanaina has temporarily operated its all-day program for children 18 months up to 5 years old at St. Mary's Episcopal Church and was recently offered an opportunity to form a long-term relationship with Alaska Regional Hospital.
Alaska Regional Hospital has offered 9,000 square feet for the new Tanaina, and has committed $2,000,000 in-kind to the endeavor.
In addition, the Rasmuson Foundation has generously committed $250,000 to make this project a reality! This down payment, along with approximately $600,000 in financing will allow Tanaina to lease, renovate, and upgrade the space to serve Anchorage's growing child care needs.
With this opportunity, Tanaina will nearly double its capacity to 100 children, and sets in motion future plans to include an infant program.
But we are not done! Tanaina will need furniture, a playground, and must move from its current location.
We are asking you to help us reach our new revised goal of $325,000 by June 2016.
Also, if you are associated with Alaska Regional Hospital or UAA, we have in place a $20,000 challenge grant from Dr. Brad Cruz, which will match you dollar for dollar! We have fulfilled less than 1/2 of this challenge and we need your help!
We need your help
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Contribute to our campaign at a level that is best for you. All donations are welcome at any amount in this journey to reach our goal.
Tanaina is a not-for-profit organization so your charitable contributions are tax deductible.
Tanaina tax ID 92-0069221.
NOTE: If you are an Alaska Regional Hospital (HCA) employee, donations of $250 or more will be matched by HCA (Alaska Regional's parent company)! Please visit here: https://www.easymatch.com/hcacares
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