Our vision is that every
Alaskan veteran
has the opportunity to have someone at their side as they die.
No Alaskan veteran should have to die alone.
What we Do
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Build Community Health
The HRSA has reported that the Mat-Su Area is not only medically underserved, but dealing with a major shortage of healthcare providers. Our growing network of trained and compassionate community health volunteers positively impact the lives of Mat-Su residents without requiring a clinical background.
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Advocate for Aging Veterans
The Mat-Su senior population has increased more than any other region in Alaska according to the Alaska Commission on Aging. No veteran should have to compromise their independence and rural lifestyle to receive a dignified death, which is why we also provide in-home end-of-life companionship.
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Improve Quality of Life
Veterans self-reported increased depression and social isolation on the Mat-Su Community Health Needs Assessment. With a centralized grief center, we can improve outreach, foster veteran specific healing, and give veterans the opportunity to create meaningful connections within our community.
A little more about our service.
We provide compassionate companionship to those in need, transforming the experience of dying into one of connection and dignity. United by the strength of our volunteers and the support of our community, we affirm the inherent value of every veteran life, ensuring that each individual is enveloped in love and respect as they journey towards the end.
We understand many veterans have no support system. We serve those who have outlived their family, have chosen to, or by no fault of their own, live outside of mainstream society, those with family living in other areas, or any veteran who might otherwise die alone. Our trained volunteers stand last watch over our most vulnerable populations during the last days and hours of their lives.
