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I’m sure, like you, on the day our son – Sawyer – was born, I was filled with the kind of overpowering, all-consuming love that changes your heart forever.  My husband and I had no idea how we were going … Continue reading →

Why does Hillcrest need to raise funds on top of tuition?Hillcrest is a non-profit child development center run by a parent volunteer board. The Board updates the strategic plan and budget to present at the annual State of Hillcrest meeting … Continue reading →

Dear Hillcrest Families, It is with great pleasure that we announce the results of first ever Annual Fund campaign for Hillcrest. Thank you to everyone who made contributions this year and encouraged friends and family to do so as well. … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Hillcrest parent, Thank you to all those families who were able to attend the Harvest Festival last Saturday! It was a wonderful evening of autumn celebration. It was an also opportunity to pause and reflect on why we’ve … Continue reading →

Perhaps you are like me in that, aside from your home, Hillcrest is your most often visited destination in Anchorage.  As my youngest child prepares for her start in kindergarten next year, joining her brother in 4th grade, I realize that … Continue reading →

I gave what I could to Hillcrest, knowing that it would support the amazing staff and building that I whole heartily trust with my child. My Hillcrest story starts with me as an employee. Hillcrest took me in right after … Continue reading →

Today I made a donation to Hillcrest, as part of the Annual Fund giving campaign, that is sizable for my budget as a single/divorced mom of two, and I want to tell you why. I donated to Hillcrest because I … Continue reading →

Why we give to Hillcrest I was asked to think about and share what Hillcrest means to myself and our family. Hillcrest has meant so much to us that it is hard to verbalize—our story is so different than most … Continue reading →

Hillcrest Children’s Center began offering early care and education services in September 1967 in response to families’ needs. As a non-profit managed by the families served for over 50 years, Hillcrest becomes an extended family to our children, families, and … Continue reading →