Thumbs up, thumbs up

This special “Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down” is giving nonprofits all “Thumbs Up” this week:

• #BethelGives: Local community campaign focuses on needs in Bethel and the YK Delta.

• Legal help: Alaska Legal Services Corporation is raising money to help its clients.

• Student power: UAA is hosting a student-run fundraiser to support student success.

• Vulnerable youth: Covenant House will match donations by 5x on Giving Tuesday.

• Family assistance: Beacon Hill’s work to protect children in crisis needs support.

• Medical care: Anchorage Project Access is a physician-led effort to ensure Alaskans have access to quality care, usually for a specific need.

– Sarah Erkmann Ward, Blueprint Alaska