A new fund at the Homer Foundation is supporting Snomads’ work to keep local trails safe, accessible, and well-maintained for all users, now and into the future.
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A new fund at the Homer Foundation is helping ensure local trails remain accessible, safe, and well-maintained for years to come. Based in Kachemak Bay, Snomads is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting outdoor recreation with family and friends, while encouraging the safe and responsible use of snowmachines and other off-road recreational vehicles.
Through volunteer efforts, community partnerships, and a strong commitment to public lands, Snomads works to maintain trail access for all users, provide safety and survival education, and support local search and rescue efforts. Their new fund will help sustain and grow this important work into the future.
“Snomads started this fund to create a reliable way for people to support trail maintenance, development, and access for all trail users in our area,” said Dave Mastolier Snomads Board President. “Whether it’s snowmachines, ATVs, skiers, hikers, or other recreational use, these trails require ongoing work, equipment, and coordination. This fund provides a simple, transparent way for both locals and visitors to contribute so people can continue to enjoy them for years to come.
We’ve built a strong foundation through volunteers and local partnerships over the years, and this fund helps ensure that work can continue well into the future.”
Duffy’s Legacy Fund, a donor-advised fund at the Homer Foundation, honors the life of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane by supporting young children, families, and early childhood education programs throughout the community.
As online fundraising platforms increasingly create nonprofit donation pages without permission, clear communication about trusted giving channels is essential to protecting donor trust. The Homer Foundation encourages nonprofits and fundholders to proactively guide supporters toward secure, approved ways to give.
On May 19, the Homer Foundation visited recent Quick Response Grant recipients in Seldovia and presented a scholarship to graduating senior Michael Geagel.
The Homer Foundation awarded 25 scholarships totaling $77,000 to local students this year through donor-supported endowed funds. Since 2000, the program has awarded more than $573,000 in scholarships, continuing to support students across the southern Kenai Peninsula in pursuing their educational and career goals.
Students in the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) program reviewed nonprofit applications and awarded $20,000 to local organizations supporting food security, housing, and early childhood services on the southern Kenai Peninsula. Funded by Robert and Meon Purcell, the program helps build youth leadership and community awareness.
We thank Ken Taylor for his dedicated service on the Board of Trustees. His thoughtful leadership and deep commitment to the community made a lasting impact.
