Upcoming Community Events

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—as well as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month.

The spirit of this month is about recognizing the many strengths and wonderful contributions of people who experience disabilities. It's also about breaking down barriers and advocating for a world where every single person has equal opportunities to lead a full, meaningful life.

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March is Women's History Month and this year's theme is "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.

Hope’s story has been shaped by women from the very beginning. Our organization was founded by a visionary woman and continues to be led by women today—from our Executive Director and Board President to a frontline workforce made up largely of women. We are also honored to serve and partner with many women across Alaska who experience disabilities.

We are very proud to honor all the women who have shaped Hope’s past, those leading and advocating in the present, and the many women whose voices, talents, and lived experiences will be part of the future.

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Join us for a fun, hands-on Art Night where we’ll create custom polymer clay jewelry and accessories. Participants will experiment with oven-bake clay to design and create multiple pairs of earrings and/or keychains. Finished items can be worn, gifted, or shared!

The class will be led by guest art instructor, Dylan Itchuaqiyaq, who is an Iñupiaq multimedia artist who enjoys sharing their passion for creation with all. They enjoy all forms of design and art creation, and they believe everyone is an artist. You can view some of Dylan's work on their Instagram @pickle.garden.

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The Key Campaign is Alaska’s annual disability advocacy campaign, led by the Key Coalition of Alaska. Each year, the campaign brings together Alaskans with disabilities, family members, providers, staff, and advocates to strengthen disability rights and advance policies that expand opportunity, access, and independence across the state.

When you join the Key Campaign, you’re helping open doors to a more accessible Alaska—one where people with disabilities can live, work, learn, and participate fully in community life.

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Join us for Art Night focused on bold lines, depth, and urban color. Paint your own 3D cityscape—starting from a central focal point, you’ll build depth and dimension, then bring your city to life with layered color and detailed finishing touches.

This class will be led by guest art instructor Jairus Mills, a Direct Support Professional with Hope Studios. Jairus has been passionate about art for as long as he can remember. He primarily works in drawing and painting miniatures and has experience with a wide range of materials, including pastels and watercolor.

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The UAA Center for Human Development's Alaska Training Cooperative, in collaboration with the State of Alaska Senior and Disability Services, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, and the Stone Soup Group, is pleased to present the 25th annual Full Lives Conference for direct services professionals and care coordinators.

The 25th Annual Full Lives Conference is seeking proposals for break-out sessions inspired by this year's theme: "Honor. Celebrate. Advocate.” Submissions should use evidence-based best practices to motivate and educate professionals working with Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority beneficiaries: people who need support due to behavioral health, developmental disabilities, substance misuse, Alzheimer's and related dementia, and traumatic brain injuries. Each presentation will have a 60 or 90-minute time frame. Completed proposal applications must be submitted by 5 pm on Friday, February 23, 2026.

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Join us for an evening at Bear Tooth Theatrepub, where Hope will present the 1981 film, "Escape from New York." In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

General admission is just $12.

Part of the proceeds will benefit Hope Community Resources.

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