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Commissioners report site visits and flag service needs across Fairbanks North Star Borough
Summary
Commissioners summarized recent site visits to local nonprofits — including the Interior Alaska Center for Nonviolent Living, Interior Aids Association, Literacy Council of Alaska, Fairbanks Community Food Bank, Stevie's Place, NAMI Fairbanks, Alaska Legal Services, and Fairbanks Resource Agency — and highlighted leadership transitions, funding uncertainty, staff shortages, and program needs.
Commissioners used the Feb. 11 meeting to report on recent site visits and to relay operational and funding issues affecting local nonprofit service providers across the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Commissioner Pam Wappett reported that the Interior Alaska Center for Nonviolent Living (IAC) promoted Aaron Moradi to executive director (Oct. 2025) and continues to maintain shelter and housing case manager positions after the grant period ended in June 2025, supplementing those services with unrestricted donations. Staff noted affordable housing shortages and…
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