Community Involvement
Employees from all City Departments are actively involved in the Fairbanks community through volunteer events, fundraisers, and educational activities. Whether it's an annual event that we host, raising money for a good cause, or visiting our local schools, City employees work hard to leave a positive impact on this community that we love!
Click on any of the following links to see more community involvement from our departments:
City Employees prepare for the "Sgt. Brandt Memorial Run From The Cops 5k". The "Sgt. Brandt Memorial Run from the Cops" is a wonderful event that brings officers closer to the community they proudly serve. Originally created by members of the Fairbanks Emergency Communication Center and the Police Department as a fund-raising effort for local charities, the event was renamed in honor of Sgt. Allen Brandt following his tragic death in the line of duty serving the community he loved. Money raised from the race is now donated to C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors). The "Sgt. Brandt Memorial Run from the Cops" Walk & Run is a fun event for runners and walkers alike.
Pictured: Environmental Manager Andrew Ackerman participates in an annual Earth Day event with local children. In addition to participating in local events, Engineering personnel also make presentations at local schools throughout the year.
Pictured: K9 Officer Hall visits with kids at the annual Youth Safety Day. Youth Safety Day is a community event that the Midnight Sun Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) sponsors along with Spirit of Alaska FCU, the Girl Scouts and Volunteers in Policing and other community agencies. The Fairbanks Police Department and Fairbanks Fire Department Participates each year.
Pictured: Lt. Soden and Mayor Matherly with Brenda Stanfill, executive director for the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living, at the annual "Choose Respect" event. This event is part of the Alaska movement against domestic violence and sexual assault.
