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A Bit About Us
April of 2020 Humanity In Progress, was founded as a non-profit 501c3 by 5 community members who saw a gap in services surrounding housing issues in Petersburg, Alaska.

HIP Board of Directors

Ashley Kawashima
President & Founder

Courtney Curtiss
Secretary

Cortney Hess
Founder

Shirley Yip
Board Member

Jessica Grone
Vice President

Everett Bennett
Treasurer & Founder

Rikki Mckay
Board Member
Focus Areas
Housing insecurity
With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.
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Connections to basic needs and resources
With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies to connect people to needed resources.
Food bags are available for pick up any time at 208A Haugen Dr. We try to restock the bin several times a day.
We are available to meet for Kitchen Bag distribution the 3rd Sunday of each month from 11-1pm

