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Arby's Foundation supporting communities

According to a recent press release, the Arby's Foundation is donating $4.5 million to organizations across the U.S. that support childhood hunger, youth leadership and career readiness initiatives. Alaska is on this list.

$3,000 will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, $2,500 will go to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska and $2,500 will go to Covenant House Alaska.

"Giving back to communities through local grants and our nonprofit partners is an integral part of what we do," Arby's Brand President Rita Patel stated in the press release. "We also know that for many kids, summer is the hungriest time of year. That's why in addition to our local grants, we are launching a summer match campaign with No Kid Hungry."

Arby's Foundation will match up to $250,000 on all donations to No Kid Hungry through the end of July.

For more information, visit foundation.arbys.com.

HUD offers $1.8 Million to support Northwest residents

According to a press release, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $44 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding through the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program and the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator Program, including $1,834,059 to entities in the Northwest.

Funding from both programs will be used to help residents achieve financial independence, achieve family goals, and build generational wealth and economic mobility.

Alaskan communities are among the list of recipients, including: the Kenaitze Indian Tribe who received $196,143 and the Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority who received $235,331.

“At HUD, part of our work includes empowering people to navigate everyday challenges,” HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman stated in the press release. “The funding announced today provides a foundation for personal and financial growth that will help families achieve their families’ goals and attain economic justice.”

For more information, visit grants.gov.

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com