More than 50 volunteers came together on July 13 for the second annual Fairbanks Elders Day of Caring, completing 22 projects for Elders throughout the Fairbanks community.
Volunteers from TCC, Doyon, Limited, Doyon Foundation, Fairbanks Native Association, Denakkanaaga, Interior Regional Housing Authority, KeyBank, IBEW Local 1547, and the offices of the Fairbanks Mayor and Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor donated their time to assist Elders with projects ranging from yardwork and landscaping to home maintenance and cleanup.
The event was created to honor Elders through acts of service while bringing community members together to lend a helping hand. In addition to completing projects, many volunteers spent time visiting with the Elders they served—sharing conversations, stories, and laughter throughout the day.
TCC extends its sincere appreciation to every volunteer and partner who helped make this year’s event possible. Their generosity and commitment made a meaningful difference for Elders across the Fairbanks community.
Building on the success of the Fairbanks event, TCC is also supporting Tribes interested in hosting their own community-led Elders Day of Caring events throughout the region, helping even more Elders receive the support and recognition they deserve.
