The Alaska Fishing Industry Relief Mission, Inc. (AFIRM) has been formed as a 501(c)(3) non profit charitable organization and incorporated in the State of Alaska.

Within days of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the Gulf of Mexico, Senator Lisa Murkowski's office approached the Alaska seafood industry and together we recognized the need to help the Gulf of Mexico fishing industry. We have organized AFIRM with a Board of Directors and a Board of Advisors representing the fishing, processing, financial, transportation and logistics sectors of the Alaska fishing industry. Together -- and with your support -- we will deliver a helping hand to help restore the Gulf of Mexico fishing industry.

This website is to provide information on our efforts, and to provide an easy and secure way for you to contribute individually. Be sure to check our BULLETIN BOARD for direct opportunities to provide needed equipment or supplies.

To make a fully tax deductible contribution, see our DONATE NOW button.

We thank you for your support.

Mark Vinsel
Chairman

Press Release:

Alaska Donates Icemaking Equipment to Mississippi (June 6, 2006)

Alaska Exports 16-Ton Helping Hand To Gulf Relief (February 9, 2006)

City of Valdez and AFIRM Donate Critical Equipment to Help Stranded Gulf Fishing Boats (January 23, 2006)

Alaska Sea Grant donates 10% of gift sales to AFIRM

AFIRM in the News:

Alaska fishermen unite and rock to help brethren in Gulf by Laine Welch Alaska Journal of Commerce (October 9, 2005)

Alaska fishermen donate next year's catch to hurricane victims by Margaret Bauman
Alaska Journal of Commerce (October 9, 2005)