Arctic Directory: Calista makes $20K donation to senior center

Calista Corp. said June 29 that it was pleased to announce a donation of $20,000 to the Bethel, Alaska, Eddie Hoffman Senior Center. The center serves elders in the Yukon Kuskokwim region of Southwestern Alaska and provides meals, activities and out services to more than 70 elders. “Calista Corporation is pleased to provide financial support to such a worthy organization,” said Matthew Nicolai, Calista president and CEO. “Our Elders carry forth our Yup’ik, Cup’ik and Athabascan traditions. We look to them to exemplify our values of trust, humility, service above self and above all respect for self and others.” The second largest of the original 13 Native corporations, Calista was established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 and represents more than 13,000 shareholders. For more information visit www.calistacorp.com