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Donate to HAVE Alaska! Help our American Veterans experience all that Alaska has to offer in this great healing environment! Your donations make a difference!
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Donate to HAVE Alaska! Help our American Veterans experience all that Alaska has to offer in this great healing environment! Your donations make a difference!
DONATE.HAVE-Alaska is an all volunteer non-profit organization, which allows us to give 100% of our money earned to our injured Veterans. It is only through generous donations from our community that we are able to provide this service to those who have fought for our freedoms. Please DONATE now to help out this great cause, and to give back to our Veterans.
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VETERANS.HAVE-Alaska is proud to offer our services to any Veteran that has given themselves in the service of this great country. Our goal is to provide a one of a kind experience for all Veterans to help in the healing and rehabilitation process of their injuries. We are proud to connect Veterans with others to create a unique brotherhood of individuals that have had similar experiences, and can help each other through the healing process.
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GIVING BACK.Our volunteers are happy to assist in the rehabilitation needs of our Veterans. Experiencing the recreational opportunities that Alaska has to offer is one of the best healing services that we can offer. The wildlife, mountains, and rivers offer a unique experience, and our volunteers offer a friendly hand, and expert guidance.
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FINANCIAL GOALS.
HAVE Alaska is a non-profit organization, and is dedicated to give 100% of its money earned to our injured Veterans. It is only through the generous donations of our community that we are able to provide this experience for our Veterans. Please DONATE now to help out this great cause, and give back to our Veterans.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 FISHING
EXPANDED FISHING LOCATIONS!!!
This year HAVE ALASKA is taking our Veteran fishing group to Anchorage, Homer, Kenai, Soldotna, Seward, and Big River Lakes! Fishing event starts June 30th and will go until July 6th. Make sure to wave and cheer for our Veterans as we participate in the Kenai 4th of July parade. Check back soon for photos of our event!
This year HAVE ALASKA is taking our Veteran fishing group to Anchorage, Homer, Kenai, Soldotna, Seward, and Big River Lakes! Fishing event starts June 30th and will go until July 6th. Make sure to wave and cheer for our Veterans as we participate in the Kenai 4th of July parade. Check back soon for photos of our event!
2024 OCTOBER FUNDRAISER
BIGGER, BETTER, EVEN MORE FUN!
HAVE Alaska is working on our annual fundraiser. This year we are being hosted by The Kenai Challenger Learning Center! Also back by popular demand is our Italian Dinner Menu. Home made Italian food, drinks, and desert help make this an amazing night. More details to come.
Table Sponsors are now available. Each table holds 8 guests. Please call me at 907-398-1255 if you are interested in being a sponsor!
HAVE Alaska is working on our annual fundraiser. This year we are being hosted by The Kenai Challenger Learning Center! Also back by popular demand is our Italian Dinner Menu. Home made Italian food, drinks, and desert help make this an amazing night. More details to come.
Table Sponsors are now available. Each table holds 8 guests. Please call me at 907-398-1255 if you are interested in being a sponsor!
2024 WINTER EVENTS
EVENT PLANNING UNDER WAY!
We are working on some great winter events. Please check back for availability!
We are working on some great winter events. Please check back for availability!
LAST YEAR'S EVENTS
2023 FISHING
June - July
We had an amazing Alaska adventure this year, despite the rain. Thanks to our generous community, we were able to do TWO GROUPS of Veterans this year!!
GROUP1 - We met up in Anchorage, and stopped by the wildlife refuge and waterfalls to take in Alaska. A quick reindeer dog, and we were back on the road to our base camp in Soldotna (FishMagnet). Day two was an early morning rise as we headed to Homer for our first halibut fishing trip. After a day on the water, the boys were limited out, and we headed back to camp for a fresh Halibut fish fry. Day three was another early morning, as the Vets headed up to Russian River for salmon fishing, and to experience "combat fishing" first hand. Again it was another successful trip as everyone limited out mid-day. Day three is my favorite day when we head to Nikiski and take part in Alaska West Air's flightseeing/fishing adventure. Everyone was amazed by the amount of wildlife, and the beautiful glacier flightseeing on the way back. Day four was our "easy" day, when we relaxed, and took part in the Soldotna Wednesday park local vendors and food trucks. That night was our open house BBQ, where we got to mingle with local supporters and Veterans at the lodge, and also enjoy some moose hamburgers off the grill. Day five was another early morning as we all went back to Homer for another great day of halibut fishing. Day six was supposed to be a rafting trip near Hope, but the weather did not want to cooperate with us that day, and we wound up cancelling the trip for safety. This wound up being a good plan, as our vets got to sleep in, and relax and tell stories around the fire at the lodge. Day seven was bittersweet as we all packed up and went back to Anchorage for the long flights home. Each Vet was able to take back 47lbs each of salmon and halibut fillets for bragging rights. As luck would have it, we were able to do lunch in Anchorage with both the week 1 and week 2 Veterans. It was great to have such a large group together all at once.
GROUP2 - After we sent off the first group, it was back to the wildlife refuge for bears, porcupines, moose, and caribou. All seemed to want to be out for show this time. Another reindeer dog, and back to the lodge. The next three days were early rise as we did back to back Halibut/Salmon/Halibut trips. Alaska West Air again being the highlight of the trip with amazing scenic views, and outstanding fishing. As luck would have it, group 2 was able to participate in Kenai's 4th of July parade. Everyone enjoyed seeing all of the support from our community as we handed out an obscene amount of candy from our 5-tom army truck. Day 5 was spent at Soldotna park again for local vendors and food, as well as a stop to our favorite local watering hole, Kenai River Brewery. We enjoyed great local craft beers, and way too many french-fries. Day 6 was a nice relaxing day at the lodge, followed by our traditional "poetry night" where we all get to recite our favorite picks out of a first edition Robert W. Service collection. All recitals pause with the reader randomly shouting out "drink-break". And our final day was sad to see everyone head home, but great friendships were made, and a good time was had by all. Thank you to our amazing Veterans for being able to make the trip. You will all be forever in our hearts!
We had an amazing Alaska adventure this year, despite the rain. Thanks to our generous community, we were able to do TWO GROUPS of Veterans this year!!
GROUP1 - We met up in Anchorage, and stopped by the wildlife refuge and waterfalls to take in Alaska. A quick reindeer dog, and we were back on the road to our base camp in Soldotna (FishMagnet). Day two was an early morning rise as we headed to Homer for our first halibut fishing trip. After a day on the water, the boys were limited out, and we headed back to camp for a fresh Halibut fish fry. Day three was another early morning, as the Vets headed up to Russian River for salmon fishing, and to experience "combat fishing" first hand. Again it was another successful trip as everyone limited out mid-day. Day three is my favorite day when we head to Nikiski and take part in Alaska West Air's flightseeing/fishing adventure. Everyone was amazed by the amount of wildlife, and the beautiful glacier flightseeing on the way back. Day four was our "easy" day, when we relaxed, and took part in the Soldotna Wednesday park local vendors and food trucks. That night was our open house BBQ, where we got to mingle with local supporters and Veterans at the lodge, and also enjoy some moose hamburgers off the grill. Day five was another early morning as we all went back to Homer for another great day of halibut fishing. Day six was supposed to be a rafting trip near Hope, but the weather did not want to cooperate with us that day, and we wound up cancelling the trip for safety. This wound up being a good plan, as our vets got to sleep in, and relax and tell stories around the fire at the lodge. Day seven was bittersweet as we all packed up and went back to Anchorage for the long flights home. Each Vet was able to take back 47lbs each of salmon and halibut fillets for bragging rights. As luck would have it, we were able to do lunch in Anchorage with both the week 1 and week 2 Veterans. It was great to have such a large group together all at once.
GROUP2 - After we sent off the first group, it was back to the wildlife refuge for bears, porcupines, moose, and caribou. All seemed to want to be out for show this time. Another reindeer dog, and back to the lodge. The next three days were early rise as we did back to back Halibut/Salmon/Halibut trips. Alaska West Air again being the highlight of the trip with amazing scenic views, and outstanding fishing. As luck would have it, group 2 was able to participate in Kenai's 4th of July parade. Everyone enjoyed seeing all of the support from our community as we handed out an obscene amount of candy from our 5-tom army truck. Day 5 was spent at Soldotna park again for local vendors and food, as well as a stop to our favorite local watering hole, Kenai River Brewery. We enjoyed great local craft beers, and way too many french-fries. Day 6 was a nice relaxing day at the lodge, followed by our traditional "poetry night" where we all get to recite our favorite picks out of a first edition Robert W. Service collection. All recitals pause with the reader randomly shouting out "drink-break". And our final day was sad to see everyone head home, but great friendships were made, and a good time was had by all. Thank you to our amazing Veterans for being able to make the trip. You will all be forever in our hearts!
2022 FUNDRAISER
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR AN AMAZING EVENT!
Every year HAVE Alaska has an event to remember! This year was great! Thanks to the support of our community, we are able to provide trips for our deserving Veterans. Thank you to our table sponsors: Nikiski Hardware, L&J Enterprises, Homer Electric Association, Eyre Mobile Fleet Services, Big Joe's Inc, Victoria Askin & Family. Also thank you to the many local businesses that donated to our silent auction. We couldn't do this without you.
Every year HAVE Alaska has an event to remember! This year was great! Thanks to the support of our community, we are able to provide trips for our deserving Veterans. Thank you to our table sponsors: Nikiski Hardware, L&J Enterprises, Homer Electric Association, Eyre Mobile Fleet Services, Big Joe's Inc, Victoria Askin & Family. Also thank you to the many local businesses that donated to our silent auction. We couldn't do this without you.
2022 FISHING
EXPERIENCE ALASKA!
Thanks again for the amazing support from Wishes for Warriors! We are able to provide trips for 8 Veterans to come experience Alaska for our 2022 season. We are going to be seeing all Alaska has to offer including:
Tour Kenai Wildlife Reserve
2xHalibut Charters out of Homer
AK West Flyout fishing
Hiking Russian River Falls
Kenai River Fishing Charter
Open House BBQ/Meet the Vets
We are so proud of these amazing Veterans and we can't wait to meet you all! As always, a big thank you to all our sponsors and supporters that help keep our events alive. We wouldn't be able to do this without you!
Pictures below!
Thanks again for the amazing support from Wishes for Warriors! We are able to provide trips for 8 Veterans to come experience Alaska for our 2022 season. We are going to be seeing all Alaska has to offer including:
Tour Kenai Wildlife Reserve
2xHalibut Charters out of Homer
AK West Flyout fishing
Hiking Russian River Falls
Kenai River Fishing Charter
Open House BBQ/Meet the Vets
We are so proud of these amazing Veterans and we can't wait to meet you all! As always, a big thank you to all our sponsors and supporters that help keep our events alive. We wouldn't be able to do this without you!
Pictures below!
2022 BEAR HUNT
UN-OFFICIALLY READY FOR BEAR!
Our 2022 Black bear hunt is currently postponed as we prepare our areas for a safe experience for our Veterans. HAVE Alaska started with bear hunts, and we are looking forward to providing this trip for our well deserving Veterans. Special thanks to SureFire, Hunting Shack Munitions, Ken Onion, and the determination of our very own Brook Smith for helping get this organized and moving forward. More news on this as it becomes available. Thank you again to all our supporters that help keep our events alive!
Our 2022 Black bear hunt is currently postponed as we prepare our areas for a safe experience for our Veterans. HAVE Alaska started with bear hunts, and we are looking forward to providing this trip for our well deserving Veterans. Special thanks to SureFire, Hunting Shack Munitions, Ken Onion, and the determination of our very own Brook Smith for helping get this organized and moving forward. More news on this as it becomes available. Thank you again to all our supporters that help keep our events alive!
2021 SEASON COMPLETED!
With the amazing support of our friends at Wishes For Warriors, we had an amazing event in 2021!
This year we had an awesome week of Alaska adventures, including:
Tour Kenai Wildlife Reserve
2xHalibut Charters out of Homer
AK West Flyout fishing
Hiking Russian River Falls
Kenai River Fishing Charter
Open House BBQ/Meet the Vets
We are so proud of these amazing Veterans and we can't wait to meet you all! Thank you again to all our sponsors and supporters that help keep our events alive. We wouldn't be able to do this without you!
Pictures coming soon!
With the amazing support of our friends at Wishes For Warriors, we had an amazing event in 2021!
This year we had an awesome week of Alaska adventures, including:
Tour Kenai Wildlife Reserve
2xHalibut Charters out of Homer
AK West Flyout fishing
Hiking Russian River Falls
Kenai River Fishing Charter
Open House BBQ/Meet the Vets
We are so proud of these amazing Veterans and we can't wait to meet you all! Thank you again to all our sponsors and supporters that help keep our events alive. We wouldn't be able to do this without you!
Pictures coming soon!
2020 SEASON COMPLETED!
Thank you to our amazing supporters! Although travel restrictions were at their highest, we were still able to provide charters for 23 local Veterans this year! Thank you all for keeping our veterans in your hearts through this tough time in our history. We appreciate all you do to help our Veterans!
Thank you to our amazing supporters! Although travel restrictions were at their highest, we were still able to provide charters for 23 local Veterans this year! Thank you all for keeping our veterans in your hearts through this tough time in our history. We appreciate all you do to help our Veterans!