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Rotary Club: Anchorage Gateway Project Title: Kalskag Water Project 1. Describe the project. What was done, when and where did project activities take place? Anchorage Gateway Rotary purchased water tanks for five homes in Kalskag, Alaska to bring drinkable water to the families. The water tanks and supplies were purchased from Alaska companies and shipped with an Alaska-based air cargo company. Tanks were installed in the Kalskag homes by local officials and workers. The tanks will make weekly water delivery possible for Elders and families with small children in the community. 2. How many people benefited from this project? 5 households in Kalskag, Alaska, approximately 20 individuals benefited from the water tanks, with an additional two local people employed by installation. 3. Who were the beneficiaries, how were they impacted by this project, and what humanitarian need was met? The beneficiaries were Alaska Native people living in the remote community of Kalskag, Alaska. This project allowed them access to drinkable water in their homes. Previously, water had to be transported via bucket and other containers. The in-home water tanks are filled by the City of Kalskag once a week, and reduce resident's need to make multiple trips back and forth to the potable water source in the community with open containers that are easily contaminated. Drinkable and clean water in their homes has allowed residents to live healthier lives. 4. How many Rotarians participated in the project? The entire Anchorage Gateway Rotary Club was involved in the planning of the project, with special direction from Gateway's board of directors. Purchasing and logistics were coordinated by two Rotarians in particular. 5. What did they do? Please give at least two examples, not including financial support provided to the project. Anchorage Gateway Rotarians communicated closely with local government officials and residents of Kalskag on the planning and coordination of the project. Elder's homes and families with small children were prioritized as recipients of the water tanks. Rotarians with a business connection to an Alaska Native Village Corporation arranged in-kind donation of boat transportation for the supplies between villages. This kept costs lower than anticipated and allowed for the purchasing of 5 tanks rather than 4 as was originally planned. The project came in under the budget that was submitted. All matching grant funds were utilized. 6. If a cooperating organization was involved, what was its role? The Kuskokwim Corporation provided transportation via small boat between Aniak and Kalskag free of charge to save funds for the project. The City of Kalskag supplied installation of the water tanks in the homes and weekly water delivery service for residents. 7. Income
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