Rain clouds and wet weather could not dampen the spirit of the 2026 Color the Kuskokwim Run in McGrath. Forty-five participants from McGrath and Nikolai came together for an afternoon filled with color, laughter, connection, and community pride.

At Southcentral Foundation, caring for communities means investing in their future. Along with providing health and related services, SCF is assisting rural youth discover pathways to healthcare careers and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

When a simulated plane crash was reported near the runway in McGrath Aug. 17, clinic employees, emergency responders, youth volunteers, and community members immediately sprang into action. The crash was not real. The lessons learned were.

On a beautiful September day, C’eyiits’ Hwnax Life House Community Health Center hosted six youth for an all-terrain vehicle safety training led by Southcentral Foundation safety instructors Jerry Brown and Leslie Perez-Six. The day included plenty of learning, practice, and fun, but the training served a deeper purpose: preventing injuries and saving lives.

Monthly class calendar for cultural classes hosted by the Traditional Healing Clinic in Anchorage.