This fund is made from contributions by AOC members to address unmet needs of Sitka youth and families. These funds are to provide for short-term needs for young people 21 years of age or younger.

Once a request is received, it will be forwarded to the AOC Flexible Fund Committee. The committee is made up of representatives from the agencies that have contributed to the fund. You will receive a notice whether it has been approved or not.

The application must be completed by a service professional - someone who is working personally with the intended recipient of the fund.

All funding requests are paid directly to vendors of goods and services and will not be distributed directly to the applicant.

Any youth (up to age 21) or family living in Sitka requiring assistance in areas that are not covered by other funding programs in the community.

You must complete the request on line.

• Your request is confidential.
• You will receive an email to tell you that the application has been received.
• You may be contacted if further information is required.
• You will receive notice when a decision has been reached.
  
• If funds are awarded, you may receive a follow-up contact so we can learn if the assistance was effective.

Advancing Our Community (AOC) is a coalition of Sitka non-profit agencies, youth-serving organizations, and community members who work to make Sitka as healthy as possible for youth and families. In 1999, the following organizations began to contribute money to a common Flexible Funding account in order to fill gaps in services in our community.

• Sitka School District
• SEARHC Clinic II, Haa Toowoo Naakw Hit
• Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social Services
• Sitka Counseling and Prevention Services
• Youth Advocates of Sitka
• Sitkans Against Family Violence
• Alaska Department of Juvenile Justice
• Alaska Office of Childrens’ Services
• Sitka Police Department