Santa Cop & Heroes Program

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

WASI opens at 8:00am

Lunch served 11:30am-12:30pm

Menu:

- Chicken w/Spinach and Romaine Cucumbers, and Red Onion
- Honey Mustard Dressing

Take away lunches available.

Activities:

12:30pm Shopping Bus
9:30am Board Meeting

Club 50 is open 8:00am-4:00pm

03/19/2026

Seniors,

Just a reminder that Fire Fighter Bingo is coming up!

Join us at Wasilla Area Seniors Dining Hall on Friday, March 20th, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and community!

12/26/2025

2025 Christmas Wishlist is a wrap.

Weeks ago, nearly 100 community sponsors received individual wishlists — each one carrying specific items a senior hoped for, whether something practical or something that would simply bring joy. Sponsors shopped with care, filling large bags with thoughtfully chosen gifts.

Those gifts came together at our wrapping party, where community gathered — laughing, wrapping, and making sure every present was ready for Christmas morning.

That morning began early, with crews sharing coffee and breakfast before heading out.

By the end of the day, nearly 50 public servants and their families had stepped into living rooms, hospital halls, and quiet moments to deliver gifts to 140+ seniors. Many seniors invited their heroes in to visit while gifts were opened. When one senior was unexpectedly in the hospital, a team simply brought Christmas there instead.

This was the journey — from a wish, to a gift, to a moment of connection.
What a good day.
Merry Christmas, and wishing you a peaceful rest of the holidays.

— Amberly Breja
President, Santa Cop & Heroes
Director, iAMSOMEBODY
Impact Director, Northgate Alaska

12/20/2025

From shopping carts to wrapping tables…
From quiet seniors to full hearts…
This is what community looks like.
Welcome to the SantaCop/ Christmas Wishlist Family to our new sponsors and Heroes.

12/20/2025

🌬️ High Wind Warning This Weekend 🌬️ Lower Mat-Su Valley (Big Lake, Wasilla, Palmer)

Here we go again… (I don't think there's even an appropriate emoji for this).

After three weekends in a row, we think it might be time for all of us to officially break up with Windy Wendy. She’s coming back Saturday evening with 30–40 mph winds and gusts up to 60–70 mph — and honestly, she's overextended her stay.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning from 6 PM Saturday to Noon Sunday. Strong winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages.

👉 If you experience a power outage, please report it one of these ways:
• SmartHub: https://mea.smarthub.coop/Login.html

• Outage Line: 907-746-POWR (7697)

Reporting your outage helps us ensure we have accurate, real-time information — especially during widespread events.

📌 Safety Tips:
• Secure loose outdoor items.
• Charge devices in advance.
• Use caution if you must drive, as winds will be strongest Saturday night into early Sunday.

Our crews will be ready to respond. Thank you, stay safe, and let's hope this is it for 2025!

12/19/2025

🎅✨ Santa Watch: Activated ✨🎅

We’re watching closely… and Santa’s sleigh is on the move with deliveries for our Matsu isolated seniors!
Trapper Creek ✔️
Talkeetna ✔️
Willow ✔️
Palmer ✔️
Sutton ✔️
Chickaloon ✔️
Upper Susitna ✔️
Wasilla ✔️ (the Lakes, KGB South, Parks Hwy areas—and more!)
Houston… 👀 it’s on the way!

Because no senior should be forgotten this Christmas. ❤️

📸 Image credit: Amber Ford

12/19/2025

The gifts are wrapped. The lists are complete. The bows are tied.
Now, pass the torch to you

12/05/2025

UPDATE: Christmas Wishlists for 2025 Are Now Fulfilled! 🎄✨

We’re grateful to share that every single wishlist has been filled. This year, we received over 140 senior applications, and thanks to your generosity, we were able to support each and every senior who applied. 💛

Thank you for considering supporting, sponsoring, giving, wrapping, or simply sharing the program with others. Your kindness made a real impact in the lives of isolated seniors across our Valley.

If you’d still like to be involved, you can:
• Give
• Shop for filler gifts
• Volunteer

Click here to get started: 👉https://tinyurl.com/4x8mvve4

We appreciate you more than words can express.
Have a wonderful Christmas season — and we’ll see you next year!

* If you received a message to "Standby" we are in the process of matching you and will send you your senior's wishlists by end of day Dec 5th. Thank you!

12/05/2025

UPDATE: Christmas Wishlists are officially fulfilled! 🎄💛

If you’d still like to be involved, you can:
• Give
• Shop for filler gifts
• Volunteer
Click here to get started: 👉https://tinyurl.com/4x8mvve4

We appreciate you more than words can express.

Have a wonderful Christmas season — and we’ll see you next year!
____________________________________________________________

We have more isolated seniors joining the Christmas Wishlist program this week. Some of our past seniors will be spending Christmas with family, and we’ve also had newly aged-in and new-to-Alaska seniors apply for the very first time.

If your workplace is looking for a meaningful team activity this season, consider sponsoring a senior as a group.
It’s a simple way to:
• Build teamwork
• Create connection
• Make a direct impact on someone in your community

We’re matching sponsors through December 5th.
Your team could make all the difference for a senior who would otherwise spend Christmas alone.

Link to sign-up 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4x8mvve4

Link to Give 👉https://tinyurl.com/h2evpdbr

Thank you for all your support!

12/04/2025

UPDATE: Christmas Wishlists are officially fulfilled! 🎄💛

If you’d still like to be involved, you can:
• Give
• Shop for filler gifts
• Volunteer

Click here to get started: 👉https://tinyurl.com/4x8mvve4

We appreciate you more than words can express.

Have a wonderful Christmas season — and we’ll see you next year!
________________________________________________________

We have more isolated seniors joining the Christmas Wishlist program this week. Some of our past seniors will be spending Christmas with family, and we’ve also had newly aged-in and new-to-Alaska seniors apply for the very first time.

If your workplace is looking for a meaningful team activity this season, consider sponsoring a senior as a group.
It’s a simple way to:
• Build teamwork
• Create connection
• Make a direct impact on someone in your community

We’re matching sponsors through December 5th.
Your team could make all the difference for a senior who would otherwise spend Christmas alone.

Link to sign-up 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4x8mvve4
Link to Give 👉https://tinyurl.com/h2evpdbr

Thank you for all your support!