Blog
Stay informed about the project’s progress and needs through our online blog. Featuring messages from our Chair and published media coverage, never miss a moment with In Our Backyard!
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The Ones Who Make It Happen
What goes on behind the scenes at In Our Backyard? How is everything going? I get those questions quite often, so in the next couple of articles, I…
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In Our Backyard wins SIPA 2025 Building Excellence Award
In Our Backyard was named a ‘Runner Up’ in the Single-Family Small Houses Under 900 Sq. Ft. category of this year’s Building Excellence Award presented by the Structural…
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Preparing for our first guests
Several board members spent the night in the tiny cabins in early December to make sure everything was in working order before guests moved in. We discovered that…
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On November 24, 2024, we had a ribbon cutting ceremony for In Our Backyard. Bishop Tim Oslovich read a land acknowledgement, Vicar Zach Manzella blessed the cabins and…
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Kindness is contagious. Check our latest news feature!
From the Anchorage Daily News: ‘Kindness is contagious’: Every Alaskan has a story. Presented by Rasmuson Foundation. “… Many Alaskans help each other on a one-off, individual basis.…
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Shelters Built, Open House Success, News Coverage, and More!
Last weekend, In Our Backyard hosted an Open House at Central Lutheran Church for members of public to gather and learn about the project. The event began with…
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