Ketchikan Nonprofit Collaborative

This year marks our second annual plunge. The event is centered on raising awareness for mental health and breaking down the stigma that often prevents people from being open about their struggles. We welcome the new year with a fresh (and very cold) start, symbolically leaving behind anything from 2025 that we no longer wish to carry forward.Special thanks to everyone that showed up! Mental Health Awareness is happening because you are here and you care. Thank you to Christopher from Ketchikan Daily News for braving the cold again and capturing us Freezing for a reason. A special thanks to North Tongass Fire Department for being here and keeping up safe in our choices. ☺️Happy New Year!

ALASKA NATIVE VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS & HEIRS
There are over 1,000 eligible veterans and heirs of deceased veterans who can apply for a land allotment through the Bureau of Land Management.

DEADLINE: December 29, 2025

VETERANS: Apply directly with BLM → https://bit.ly/blm_aknative_vietnamvet_landallotment

HEIRS: An Alaska court must appoint you as Personal Representative. You have 60 days from filing your BLM application to provide the order and you may request more time if needed.
Forms and info → https://bit.ly/AKLawHelp_Probate_aknative_vietnamvet_landallotment

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲?

KIC is starting a Veteran Support Group open to all Veterans. Let's come together to connect, build community, and share local and KIC resources.

If you're a Veteran interested in co-leading or participating in this weekly group, please call Owen Loscar at 907-228-9203 or email [email protected].

When: Wednesdays starting Jan 7th, 2026.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: KIC Behavioral Health Dept., 201 Deermount St.

An RSVP is not required to attend, just show up. Bring a friend!

🎁⭐🎄 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝒔𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒋𝒐𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏! 🎄⭐ 🎁
There's one week left to join Ketchikan Indian Community as we use our Holiday Giving Tree to help local families feel the love and magic of the season! Stop by KIC’s main lobby at 2960 Tongass, pick a tag (or two!), and brighten someone’s Christmas with a thoughtful gift.

The Giving Tree is up through December 19. You may drop off unwrapped gifts (with tags attached) at either the KIC Tribal Health Clinic (2960 Tongass) or our Social Services Department (201 Deermount). Together, we can make this holiday extra special for our neighbors. 𝑾𝒉𝒐’𝒔 𝒊𝒏?

Our annual School Disability Awareness Presentations bring important lessons to elementary students.

Thanks to First Bank, every donation you make will be matched 1:1, doubling your impact and helping more kids learn to celebrate differences.

Give today and make this season one of learning, kindness, and inclusion!