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ABOUT US

Haines Ugly's is a non-profit men's philanthropic social club based in Haines, Alaska. We are dedicated to serving our community through various events and programs. Our members are committed to making a difference and creating a positive impact. Our goal is to provide valuable resources to our community members - and have a good time doing it!

Read on to learn more about ways we support the community in alignment with our mission. 

FUNDRAISERS

Gifts For Grub

We have done our annual Christmastime toy-drive for the past 20 years. New toys are donated in exchange for a hot meal during the fundraiser dinner. We collected 240 toys last year, many of which go to children of families who make specific requests from the Ugly's of Haines. The rest of the toys are donated to the local Salvation Army for distribution to other kids in need. Club members donate a collective 50-60 hours of their time for this event!

It is traditionally held on the second Saturday of December each year and furthers our cause of providing accessible kindness experiences to our community. 

Fair Booth
Each year we run a fair booth that sells corn on the cob and pulled pork sandwiches to raise money for our scholarship program. More than 100 collective hours are donated to this fundraising event by club members. 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Annual Financial Support for Haines Graduates and Alumni

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The Ugly's of Haines donates $10,000 annually to graduates and alumni of Haines High school. These are broken down into:

  • Five "Leg-Up" Scholarships | $1,000* each | for continued education 

  • One Vocational Trade School Scholarship | $5,000 | for attending trade school

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Applications for scholarships are available each year on the Haines School website and from the school counselor. Sample applications are linked below. We receive at least 30 applications for these scholarships each year and spend at least 30 hours collectively to consider the applicants and select the most qualified. Of course, the scholarships we offer further our overall mission and purpose, providing accessible kindness experiences to our young community members.

MONTHLY KINDNESS

Miscellaneous Giving​
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Our membership meets each month to review any and all requests for assistance from the community, be it financial support, skilled labor, or community service. Past examples have included:

  • Donations to the American legion, Salvation Army, Hospice of Haines

  • Help with travel expenses for school sports and band

  • Donations to fire victims and others experiencing loss or tragedy, including help with medical expenses

  • Support for the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, Haines Adventure Scouts, Haines Hot Shots, Haines Sportsmans Association, Southeast Alaska State Fair, local golf camps, Haines Snow Burners

  • Providing skilled labor for Haines Animal Rescue Kennel

  • Providing Christmas trees for local homes and businesses

  • Decorating Haines Assisted Living Center

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These are all just more opportunities to showcase our mission - providing a kindness experience, accessible to all in our community - and we are proud to add to the thousands of Haines community member hours that go toward serving the greater good. 

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