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Community news and stories

Explore recent articles, inspiring stories, and updates about giving, grants, and community impact across the Southern Kenai Peninsula.

Community Good
December 26, 2025

Seeds of Support Reached

The Seeds of Support program successfully awarded $100,000 in matching funds, helping local nonprofits grow their endowments and strengthen long-term community impact.

Events
November 15, 2025

Highlights from the Annual Meeting

A lively annual gathering brought the community together for great food, conversation, and music.

Resources
October 15, 2025

Reflection on Summer of Uncertianty

Amid federal funding cuts, Homer nonprofits are showing resilience - raising emergency support, growing endowments, and continuing to strengthen their future through the Seeds of Support program.

Donor Stories
August 20, 2024

Follow the Fish

Jackie Novell, drawn to Homer by fishing and community, is creating a legacy of giving back through the Homer Foundation.

History
July 24, 2021

Homer Foundation Attracts Statewide Attention with Library Commitment

This is the eighth of nine short historical reminiscences to mark the 30th anniversary of the Homer Foundation, Alaska’s first community foundation. This series was produced by The Foundation and written by former board member Tom Kizzia. It was first published in 2021.

History
July 22, 2021

Homer Foundation offers philanthropy opportunity to Valdez “spillionaires”

This is the third of nine short historical reminiscences to mark the 30th anniversary of the Homer Foundation, Alaska’s first community foundation. This series was produced by The Foundation and written by former board member Tom Kizzia.