Alaska's Healing Hearts

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Alaska's Healing Hearts Alaska's Healing Hearts provides year round outdoor programs for our our nations Warriors & families. TIN27-4036000.

Alaska’s Healing Hearts is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting our military and veterans and their families primarily through recreational rehabilitation and community integration. We have been in operation since November 2010 and our board of directors is made up of an all volunteer team of very active and involved members of our community. Our outreach to Warriors is funded by individual personal donations and moderate corporate type sponsorship. Our total cost of administrative operational expenses are slightly over 10% which covers insurance, accounting, equipment maintenance and repairs and facility rental to secure our event support gear. The balance of our expenses are directly to support and fund the programs and events that we provide. We offer year round events including but not limited to trail rides via UTV, SnoGo, & horseback, snow shoeing via our our GoSēk Trekking adventure program, ice fishing through our Hardwater Warriors Program, as well as summer fishing, hiking, and family camps and outings around our great state. Our Lake Louise Retreat (The Island of Hope & Healing) is a 33 acre island with 15 cabins, community kitchen, a covered fire pit & pavilion, 3 playgrounds for all aged children, 3 docks, a huge private beach and numerous trails to quiet fishing spots, all accompanied by 26 mainland acres perfect for general recreational relaxing and regrouping off the grid. Our retreats offer various levels of purpose driven focus as we engage in transitional coaching and assist with occasionally available grant funding for training for “next careers” for military service members as well as Veterans and Familiy members. Our average annual reach is over 2,000 Warriors & families per year right here in Alaska. We are always seeking ideas and opportunities to say “Thank You” and to offer positive reinforcement to others and encourage servant leadership among those with whom we engage. If you wish to make a monetary gift or a donation of goods or services that we may parlay into operational income OR that may be used as a part of our programs, those would be deeply appreciated. Your gifts are also tax deductible if you wish, under our Tax ID status and number. You can email us [email protected] or more information and answers to any questions you may have pertaining to this writing and our organization. On behalf of our board of directors and those we serve, THANK YOU for your support.

09/19/2026

🏔️ Alaska State Benefits for a 100% Disabled Veteran

1. Property Tax Exemption
Up to $150,000 exemption on assessed value of primary residence for ≥50% disabled.
Many municipalities offer an additional exemption.

2. No State Income Tax
Alaska has no state income tax — your VA disability pay, military retirement, and TSP are fully tax‑free at the state level.

3. Free Permanent Hunting, Sport Fishing & Trapping License
Complimentary lifetime permit for Alaska resident disabled veterans (50%+).
Includes exemptions from king salmon stamps and waterfowl stamps.

4. Alaska Marine Highway System 50% Travel Discount
Disabled veterans receive half‑price travel on ferries between Alaska ports.

5. Disabled Veteran License Plates & Registration Fee Waiver
Free DAV license plates + vehicle registration fees waived.
Requires ≥50% disability.

6. Education Benefits
University of Alaska tuition waivers for:
-Veterans meeting residency rules
-Dependents of service members who died in line of duty or were POW/KIA

7. Veterans Land Discount
One‑time 20% discount on state residential/recreational land.

8. Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)
All residents, including veterans, qualify annually (amount varies).

9. Employment Benefits
Ten point Veteran Preference in state hiring for disabled veterans.
Guaranteed interview for disabled vet applicants.

10. Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home (Assisted Living)
75% of beds reserved for veterans; VA per‑diem covers part of cost.
Must be 65+, honorably discharged, and Alaska resident ≥1 year.

11. Veteran Mortgage Program
Reduced mortgage rates via AHFC with special 1% discount on first $50,000 of home loan.

12. Federal Recreation Pass
Free federal Access Pass for those with permanent disabilities.
Covers national parks, refuges, and federal land fees.

13. Alaska Railroad Discount
Twenty % off for active duty, retirees, dependents.
Disabled veterans included.

14. Eligibility for VA national cemeteries.
(Surviving spouse retains burial rights.)

15. Business License Fee Waiver:
The state waives business license fees for majority-owned veteran businesses.

https://veterans.alaska.gov/benefits/home/

09/14/2026
09/06/2026
08/22/2026

🚑 FREE First Aid, CPR & AED Training at NIT!

Be prepared when it matters most. Join us for hands-on training designed to give you the essential skills and confidence to respond in an emergency.

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 NIT – 11740 N. Terrilou Court, Palmer, AK

Training includes:
❤️ Basic First Aid Principles
❤️ Essential CPR Techniques
❤️ AED Action Steps

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited!
NIT link for registration
https://nitalaska.com/first-aid-cpr/

📞 Call 907-357-6400 to register today.
🌐 www.nitalaska.com

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PO Box 165
Sutton, AK
99674

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