Bringing Heat, Hot Water, and Hope to Remote Alaskan Villages
For more than a decade, Wicked Good Dogs Charity has been committed to helping underserved communities by delivering critical heating support, education, and supplies to remote Native Alaskan villages. Our mission is simple: provide safe, reliable heat and hot water to families living in some of the harshest environments in the United States.
Supporting Communities in Need
Wicked Good Dogs Charity is a volunteer-based organization focused on giving back to “wicked good” causes. In addition to supporting communities in Northern Alaska, the organization has partnered with groups including Agassiz Village in Maine, Ocean Conservancy, and Seeing Double Sled Dog Racing. In Alaska, the need is especially urgent. Many remote villages have limited access to heating education, technical support, replacement parts, or qualified repair services. Severe weather conditions and aging equipment often leave families without dependable heat or hot water during brutal winter temperatures that can fall well below -60°F.
The Challenge in Remote Alaska
Families in isolated villages face challenges most people never experience:
• Failing or outdated heating systems
• Unsafe oil tanks and deteriorated fuel lines
• Lack of access to boiler parts and repairs
• Harsh climates that accelerate equipment failure
• Communities impacted by recent typhoons and severe weather
Without reliable heat, families face dangerous living conditions during long Alaskan winters.
What Wicked Good Dogs Charity Does
The organization travels directly to remote villages to provide hands-on assistance and long-term support. Their work includes:
• Repairing boilers and heating systems at no cost
• Teaching oil burner and heating system maintenance classes
• Delivering supplies and critical equipment
• Building sustainable solutions through education and community partnerships
This is not a one-time effort. Wicked Good Dogs Charity has spent more than 12 years building relationships with Indigenous communities throughout Alaska and remains committed to long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes.
The 2026 Alaska Heating Project
The charity’s next major initiative is the 2026 Wicked Good Alaskan Heat Project. The goal is to fully replace unsafe and outdated heating systems in a selected community center and 5–10 homes within a single village. The project aims to provide reliable heating and hot water systems designed to last 15–20 years.
Needed equipment includes:
• Boilers
• Oil burners
• Water heaters and tanks
• Oil tanks and fuel lines
• Controls, valves, and safety components
• Replacement parts and installation materials
Why It Matters
Heat and hot water are not luxuries in Alaska — they are essential for survival.
Reliable heating systems reduce emergencies, improve safety, and help provide stability and dignity for families who may have gone years without dependable heat during severe winters.
For Dan, Dave, and the volunteers behind Wicked Good Dogs Charity, this mission is deeply personal. After more than 16 years working directly with Alaskan villages and families, they have seen firsthand how hope, support, and opportunity can change lives.
How You Can Help
Wicked Good Dogs Charity is actively seeking support from individuals, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and industry partners willing to donate money to offset costs, equipment, parts, services, or resources.
Together, we can help bring safe heat, hot water, and hope to the “Forgotten Poor” living in remote Alaskan communities.
