We Give Because We Care

Cape Fox Cares

Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) has always been mindful of our social responsibility.  Each year we organize and support many philanthropic events that give back to our communities. In order to deliver the best support we can, we have created a Cape Fox Cares Program. We are caring for our local communities across the nation, wherever Cape Fox exists.  We often support children, our military and first responders, and organizations we believe further and strengthen our communities.  We strive to preserve our culture, educate our youth, and strengthen our communities because Cape Fox Cares.

Inspirations

Harold Mitchell and principal from Westgate Elementary School in M

Philanthropy

Samuel Johnson defined philanthropy as the “love of mankind; good nature.” Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others through good works.  Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) has always been mindful of our social responsibility.  Each year we organize and support many philanthropic events that give back to our communities. We care for our local communities across the nation through our Cape Fox Cares program, wherever Cape Fox exists.  We often support children, the military, first responders, and organizations we believe further strengthen our communities.  We strive to preserve our culture, educate our youth, and improve our communities because Cape Fox Cares. Many of the groups that CFC has supported include, but are not limited to:

Our Military and First Responder Community

Lady Kings Basketball

Lady Kings Softball

Boys and Girls Club of Saxman

Tlingit and Haida Headstart Saxman

Junior NBA

Coats for Kids

ANB/ANS Camp 15 Easter Program

ANB/ANS Camp 15 Christmas Program

Prince William Battlefield Lodge Charitable Foundation

Toys for Tots

Cape Fox Cares Highlights

Cape Fox Cares Supports STEM Camp for Kids

Cape Fox Cares Supports STEM Camp for Kids

Cape Fox Cares, the charitable program for Cape Fox Corporation (CFC), supports endeavors that focus on the well-being of communities through education and advancement. In June, Cape Fox Cares donated to the Smart Community STEM Camp (SCSC). As CFC looks to the future with our new CFC Innovation Hub, we are proud to support the educational possibilities for young children who excel and have an interest in technology and advancing communities with modern and emerging technologies.

Cape Fox Cares Supports Alaska Youth Participating in the 2022 Special Olympics

Cape Fox Cares Supports Alaska Youth Participating in the 2022 Special Olympics

Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) believes strongly in giving back to our communities and supporting our neighbors. In March 2022, CFC through its Cape Fox Cares Program sent a donation to Jonathan Williams. Jonathan is a resident of Ketchikan, Alaska on the Team Alaska Delegation of the June 2022 Special Olympics. Jonathan will be representing Alaska in the power lifting category. To show our support of Jonathan, Cape Fox Cares sent a special donation to help offset many of the costs associated with participating in the Special Olympics such as travel, lodging, etc.

Philanthropy in 2021 – Cape Fox Cares Made the Season Festive

Philanthropy in 2021 – Cape Fox Cares Made the Season Festive

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and thankfulness. We take this time each year to count our blessing and spend time with family and friends. This year has been one of great thankfulness for Cape Fox Corporation (CFC). In the spirit of feeling gratitude and spreading cheer, we are thankful for our community. To show our gratitude and how much we care, CFC used this Thanksgiving to give back to our community in Saxman, Alaska.

Cape Fox Cares Benefits Report

Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) credits its success to the strength and unity of our employees, Shareholders, and customers.  Our success affords us more ability to invest in our communities through philanthropic measures, employment opportunities, healthcare services, and economic development projects.  You can now read the first annual Cape Fox Cares Benefits report, which details everything CFC did in 2020 to benefit our Shareholders, employees, and communities.  Through all our work in 2020, Cape Fox stood out because Cape Fox Cares.

We live our culture each and every day, our subsistence, our language, our culture, and our elders.  Without our elders, we wouldn’t be here.  I want it to be perpetuated for several generations…don’t be afraid to step in and help, don’t be afraid to get involved.

Candace Williams, Cape Fox Board Member

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

BECOME A CAPE FOX HERITAGE GUIDE

Our legacy from the past and our cultural heritage are irreplaceable.  They are sources of vitality and inspiration and represent our Tlingit values.  The protection of our Tlingit culture is of paramount importance. To that end, we are actively seeking out Cape Fox Heritage Guides.  Heritage Guides are mentors, leaders, and Elders who can help guide our Cape Fox youth into the future while grounding them in rich Tlingit culture, values, and traditions.  If you have the skills and knowledge passed down from our ancestors, you could be a valuable resource by sharing your wisdom with the next generation.  Be a part of preserving our language and heritage. We are in need of your personal abilities if you can:

  • Hunt, Clean, and Skin Seal or Deer
  • Catch and Filet Fish
  • Stretch and Tan a Hide
  • Build a Cabin
  • Identify Forest Plants
  • Speak Tlingit Language
  • Tlingit Storytelling
  • Cultural Heritage

For further information about how you can help preserve our Tlingit heritage for generations to come, contact Shareholder Services at 907.225.5163 or