Dena’inaq Ełnena Ch’tiyux. We are walking on Dena’ina Land. To honor the language and culture of the Dena’ina Athabascan people, Southcentral Foundation named buildings in Anchorage in the Dena’ina Athabascan language. By incorporating Indigenous language in more of the places we live and work, we acknowledge the Dena’ina people, the original caretakers of this land who called this place home for thousands of years.

For Kacy Gonzales, a 32-year-old father from Wasilla, life before recovery was a mix of dedication, service, and quiet struggle. A proud father of a 13-year-old son and a 12-year-old daughter, Kacy served in the Alaska Air National Guard for 14 years as a Security Forces member in law enforcement. His professional life was built on discipline, protection, and commitment to others. Yet privately, he was facing a struggle that was steadily taking over his life — a damaging relationship with alcohol.

Supporting the health and safety of Elders is a priority and is something that Southcentral Foundation takes seriously. While falls are a leading cause of injury for Elders, they are not an inevitable part of aging. Preventing falls is vital to maintaining independence and quality of life and SCF offers a wide range of resources to assist Elders stay active and safe.

Did you know that the human papillomarvirus vaccine can save lives? HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world, with millions of new cases occurring each year. While many people with HPV never develop symptoms and clear the virus on their own, some strains of HPV can lead to serious health issues, including cervical cancer, anal cancer, and cancers of the throat, penis, vulva, and vagina. The good news? These conditions are often preventable through routine screening and vaccination.