On behalf of Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL), I would like to thank the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation, Haines Borough, and the 32 residents and local businesses that made financial contributions to SAIL’s Last Resort Consumer Service Fund during the past year. This fund of last resort is used to help seniors and individuals with disabilities living in our community maintain or become as independent as possible. We raised a total of $4,345, which was then matched by state and federal grants. The Last Resort Consumer Service Fund provided assistance to 19 members of our community in need. The majority of the requests included adaptive and durable medical equipment such as walkers, toilet risers, grab bars, magnifiers and hearing amplification. Several people received funding for travel to and from medical appointments outside of Haines.One individual was given assistance with a security deposit for an apartment, making it possible for this person to move off the street for the first time in over a decade. The generosity and support of our friends and neighbors in this community is always amazing. Thanks again. SAIL will honor your gifts with integrity
Sierra Jimenez, Haines SAIL Program Director