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Sunshine Community Health Center (SCHC) is committed to ensuring high-quality, compassionate healthcare access for everyone in the Upper Susitna Valley. With over 50% of our patients uninsured and 36% living below the poverty line, your donations allow us to go beyond the office visit—extending our care into the heart of the community.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
General Donation Fund
If no specific direction is provided, your donation will be added to our General Donation Fund, where our management team allocates funds to areas of greatest need.
Every dollar is stewarded with care, transparency, and purpose.
If you would like your donation to support a specific fund, please clearly indicate your intent:
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On the check memo line
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Attached to any cash donation
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In the notes section of your PayPal transaction
This ensures your gift is directed exactly where you want it to make an impact.
Ways to Give
Online
Donate securely via PayPal. A small processing fee applies.
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By Check
Mail to:
Sunshine Community Health Center
34300 Talkeetna Spur Rd.
HC89 Box 8190
Talkeetna, AK 99676
Pick. Click. Give.
When applying for your Permanent Fund Dividend, choose SCHC through the Pick.Click.Give. program. Even small amounts multiply into meaningful support.
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Amazon Smile
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How Your Donations Help
Families in Crisis Fund
Crisis Care Bags
We provide immediate assistance to individuals and families facing emergencies in Trapper Creek, Talkeetna, and Willow—no patient status required. Our behavioral health team connects directly with applicants to assess needs and deliver timely support.
📞 Call 1-907-733-9292
We’ve assembled pre-built care bags for individuals experiencing housing or health instability. Each bag costs $87.28 and includes essentials such as hygiene items, first aid supplies, weather gear, and comfort tools.
Contents include:
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Socks (12-pack), wipes, first aid kit
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Toothbrush, toothpaste, brush
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Feminine hygiene products (tampons & pads)
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Hand sanitizer, sunscreen, deodorant
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Bathing cloths, flashlight, gloves
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Chapstick (12-pack), beanie, nail clipper
💡 Every item is selected for durability and dignity.
School Supplies
Northern Valley
Scholarships
Staff Scholarships
Staff Appreciation
Expanding Services
Community Initiatives
In partnership with the Northern Valley Health Coalition, we distribute free school supplies annually to ensure every child starts the year with confidence. We aim to match entire school supply lists for students in need.
🎒 With your support, no student feels left behind.
These scholarships support students pursuing higher education in health and human services, encouraging future healthcare leaders who understand rural communities.
Our internal scholarship program empowers SCHC team members to grow professionally and continue delivering quality care. Applications are reviewed and awarded by our Board of Directors.
📘 Building excellence from within.
Happy, appreciated staff provide better care. This fund supports staff meals, milestone gifts, and team-building events, reinforcing a culture of gratitude and well-being.
🎉 A healthy team creates a healthier community.
Insurance can’t cover everything. Your donations help fill the gaps—supporting new programs, preventive care, and community-based health initiatives.
🏥 You help us do more, reach farther, and care deeper.
From supporting local nonprofits to seasonal events and emergency response, our donations fund responds to evolving community needs, always with compassion at the core.
🤝 Together, we invest in wellness for all.
🏅 Donor Recognition & Grants
We proudly acknowledge support from:
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Mat-Su Health Foundation
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HRSA Health Center Program
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United Way
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Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Your generosity fuels our mission and sustains life-changing care.
📬 Need a Tax Receipt?
All donations are tax-deductible.
EIN#: 92-0117838
📨 Want a letter for tax documentation?
Click the button below to request one through our contact form.