Spotlight on the Palmer Public Library
Earlier this year, the Palmer Community Foundation funded a grant proposal, submitted by the Friends of the Palmer Public Library, to bring a new AWE station to the community. Designed for ages 2-8, the station offers a safe, internet-free environment with a variety of engaging, age-appropriate, and curriculum-based software. According to recent statistics, it has already logged over 23 hours of use. The AWE station is upstairs in the study area and available for patron use. With the transition to a temporary location, staff emphasizes how important it is for the community to know that the Palmer Public Library remains active, accessible,…
THANK YOU!
There is no debating it. Winter is here. Homemade stew, savory dishes, roasted vegetables and well-crafted desserts are great antidotes to plunging temperatures. In an effort to engage our all-volunteer board members with the local nonprofits we serve, and the businesses with whom we are working to collaborate, we have explored beyond our living rooms to meet at numerous locations for the past six months. One of Palmer‘s most beloved restaurants, Turkey Red, has been a steadfast, behind the scenes contributor to PCF’s public events since our inception. Last month, Alex and her staff graciously provided her large meeting space,…
A Special Thank You to Silvertip Design!
We would like to extend our gratitude to Silvertip Design for generously providing the screen printing of the hoodies for the PCF Advisory Board at no cost. A special shout-out to Zachariah Johnston for his exceptional craftsmanship and assistance with this project. We appreciate your support and commitment to our mission!
Making Palmer a better place to live, work, and play
The Palmer Community Foundation (PCF) supports local resiliency and self-reliance in Matanuska River watershed communities. We are committed to maintaining Palmer as a thriving community where people can live, work, raise families, and retire. Through our competitive grant program, we support local projects and organizations that are essential to the vitality of our area.

The Palmer Community Foundation is a long-term endowment for our local community. Donations to our permanent endowment fund are professionally managed and protected by The Alaska Community Foundation. Your contribution to PCF is an investment in the future of our community and 100% of your gift goes directly to grantmaking. As our endowment grows through investment income, bequests, and continued donations, it will offer an increasingly large resource to meet local needs over time.
To learn more about the relationship between PCF and The Alaska Community Foundation, please click here.