Alaska youth
Banning books corrodes diversity and inclusion in our community
OPINION FROM KBFPC CEO CLAUDIA HAINES & ANN DIXON TO THE HOMER NEWS 11/09/22 The Homer Public Library is beloved by the Homer community and well-regarded further afield for its innovative programming, responsive approaches to lifelong learning and information access, inviting spaces, and high quality books and other media. Families, kids, and teens know they…
Read MoreOctober Newsletter
FROM KBFPC’S OCTOBER 2022 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Our community is growing. This month we are highlighting community and collective vision; here at KBFPC and beyond. Lights On Afterschool at the REC Room, the newest staff members to join our team, and the tremendous amount of Pink Flags flying around Homer (and Kenai!) all reflect the vital…
Read More[position filled] We’re Hiring! REC Room Assistant
KBFPC’S REC Room (a youth Resource and Enrichment Co-op) is seeking applicants to join our dynamic and dedicated team in a unique, interactive role. Are you passionate about teen education and youth resiliency? Do you want to make a difference in our community by providing a caring and nurturing place for young people? Do KBFPC’s…
Read MoreReproductive health care deserves full funding
A letter from KBFPC CEO Claudia Haines to the Anchorage Daily News 4/29/22 Reproductive health care deserves full funding The reproductive health of every Alaskan is a central element of our state’s collective wellness. Whether you live here on the Southern Kenai Peninsula or in one of our state’s other diverse regions, timely local…
Read MoreNovember Newsletter
From KBFPC’s November 2021 Community Newsletter Introduction from our new CEO Claudia Haines More news on the exciting Title X update Meet Carolyn Norton, our new Youth Program Manager Youth Speak Up – REC Room teens and staff speak at the KPBSD school board meeting about LGBTQ+ experiences Pink Flag Campaign – our gratitude to…
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