The Alaska Chilkoot Bear Foundation has joined area nonprofits that can receive funds through the “Pick.Click.Give.” checkoff on Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend applications.
Residents last year gave $15,275 to nonprofits in the area through the program. Organizations receiving donations included: Chilkat Valley Community Foundation, $5,375, 54 donors; Friends of the Haines Borough Public Library, $1,950, 38 donors; Haines Animal Rescue Kennel, $3,025, 69 donors; Haines Assisted Living, $700, 14 donors; Hospice of Haines, $1,900, 36…