Community Partners
Built with the community, for the community.
Alaska Friendship Circle is made possible by two groups of extraordinary people: the community organizations who collaborate alongside us every day, and the generous funders and donors who have helped bring this vision to life. We are deeply grateful to all of them.
Funding Progress
We’ve met our initial funding goals for surfacing, equipment, and accessibility. Help us fund what’s next.
Surfacing
$646,640
Funding Goal Met
Equipment
$789,770
Funding Goal Met
Accessibility: ADA Restrooms
$220,000
Funding Goal Met
Accessibility: ADA Sidewalk
$87,020
Funding Goal Met
Accessibility: ADA Parking
$85,000
Funding Goal Met
Toddler Play Area Structure
$145,000
Funding Needed
3x Play Zone Storage Units
$35,000
Funding Needed
Outdoor Play Center Lighting
$30,000
Funding Needed
Outdoor Play Center Fencing
$145,000
Funding Needed
The Friendship Center Building
$1,506,000
Funding Needed
Friendship Circle First-3-Years Program Budget
$50,000
Funding Needed
Our Community Partners
Special needs non-profit organizations collaborating with our play center.
THREAD Alaska
111 W 16th Ave Suite 205, Anchorage, AK 99501
Special Olympics Alaska
3200 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501
Best Beginnings
921 W 6th Ave Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99501
Arc of Anchorage
2211 Arca Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Programs for Infants & Children (PIC)
161 Klevin St #103, Anchorage, AK 99508
Hearts & Hands of Care
1550 E 74th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99507
Alaska Down Syndrome Network
Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Park Foundation
3201 C St #111, Anchorage, AK 99503
Stone Soup Group
307 E Northern Lights Blvd #100, Anchorage, AK 99503
Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities
Anchorage, AK
Gan Yeladim Early Learning Center
1117 E 35th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508
+ More partners coming soon
Become a partner.
Want to bring your organization’s program to the play center, or explore a collaboration? Tell us about yourself and we’ll be in touch.
Our Funders & Donors
Alaska Friendship Circle has been made possible by extraordinary grant funders, foundations, and individual donors who believe in building a more inclusive community — one friendship at a time.
Phase 1 — Outdoor Play Center · Fully Funded
SOA Child Care Program Office & Thread Alaska Community Innovation Grant
SOA Child Care Program Office & Thread Alaska Community Innovation Supplement
Department of Homeland Security — Nonprofit Security Grant Program
MOA Anchorage Child Care & Early Education Fund Capital Project Grant
Barney and Rachel Gottstein Charitable Foundation
Phase 2 — Indoor Play Center
Alaska Mental Health Trust
Richard L. & Diane M. Block Foundation
The Manning Family Foundation
Barney & Rachel Gottstein Foundation
Terri Hall & Bernie’s Pharmacy
Want to donate directly?
Individual donations of any size help us reach our funding goals.