Young Swedes are becoming stricter in their attitudes towards alcohol, with social media use and a love of fitness contributing to a less permissive attitude. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Covenant House Sleep Out
You can make a big difference for homeless kids. Fundraise for Covenant House to keep the lights on and the doors open for all of the kids who need help. Then, spend one evening getting to know some of the kids whose lives will be better because of your work – and spend the rest of the night sleeping on …
UAA/APU Think Tank – Spring Semester
Topic: What does food security mean to you, and how should we strengthen the food system here? Guest agency: Alaska Food Policy Council Think Tanks are a monthly community engagement experience in which a nonprofit agency presents a challenge or issue and attendees brainstorm solutions for the organization. Students, faculty, staff and community members–join us to assist this organization and …
Spike In Alcohol Related Calls Straining BSAR Resources and Wearing Out Members
It’s the first winter in Bethel since a liquor store opened after almost 40 years of illegal sales. Alcohol is easier than ever to get, and Bethel Search and Rescue says the number of calls they receive, almost all alcohol-related, has spiked. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ …
8 things that resulted from my year without beer
On Feb. 1, 2016, I swore off drinking alcohol for a full year. Fast-forward to this year, Jan. 31, at 11:45 p.m. Twelve months without booze, minutes to my self-imposed finish line, and here I was, in Las Vegas of all places. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ …
Alaska 2-1-1: Alaska’s Resource Hub for Help Reaches Milestone
Anchorage sees record number of referrals for basic needs in 2016. The number of Anchorage residents calling Alaska 2-1-1 seeking assistance increased in 2016 according to newly released call data by Alaska 2-1-1. Referrals related to basic needs support – food, housing and shelter, rent and utility assistance – comprised 53% of the 34,371 referrals made in Anchorage, up from …
Bethel search crew sees spike in alcohol-related calls
The increase in calls comes during the southwest Alaska town’s first winter of legalized alcohol sales in more than 40 years. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Recover Alaska: Healing Alaska’s Alcohol Problems
This article provides an overview of the strategies being implemented by the Recover Alaska initiative in its mission to reduce excessive alcohol use and related harm in Alaska by influencing social norms and perceptions about alcohol use and abuse. Includes a list of online resources. Read more here. Rivera, Marny; & Hall, Tiffany. (2016). “Recover Alaska: Healing Alaska’s Alcohol …
UAA ~ Think Tank Series
 Think Tanks are a monthly community engagement experience in which a nonprofit agency presents a challenge or issue and attendees brainstorm solutions for the organization. Students, faculty, staff and community members–join us to assist this organization and contribute your thoughts and ideas to the discussion! Facebook information.  Guest agency: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Topic: How should Anchorage respond …