Donations

Your generosity helps support the ongoing work of our community and the resources we provide. Giving is always voluntary—whether it’s a one-time gift or a small, consistent offering, every contribution makes a meaningful difference. Many people see this as a quiet form of tithing: a simple way to give back in gratitude for what we’ve received and to support something we value. Whatever your approach, we’re truly thankful for your support.

Giving Through Zeffy

We use Zeffy to accept online donations with no platform fees taken out of your gift—meaning your full donation goes directly to our organization. During the final Summary step of checkout, you’ll see an optional contribution field. This allows donors to help cover basic transaction costs.

While the fee is completely optional, adding a few extra dollars helps offset real processing expenses. Banks typically charge a flat $3–$4 per transfer, and credit card providers add about 3–5% per transaction. Any optional support you include goes toward covering these costs so that the full value of your donation can reach our mission intact.

IMPORTANT-OPTIONAL

Select Other in the dropdown list and add a couple of dollars versus 17% for each transaction.

At the Church of Saint Nicholas in Nikolaevsk, we believe that meaningful change begins with people like you. Every act of generosity—whether it’s a donation, your time, or your support—brings us one step closer to completing our new church and continuing our mission to serve our community with love and compassion.

Ways to Give

You can make a donation in person at the church. We have designated boxes for both general church contributions and for the Sisterhood.

• General Donations: Support the construction and ongoing operational costs of the church.

• Sisterhood Donations: Assist with food preparation, bake sale efforts, and maintenance of our parish hall (zala).

By Mail

We gratefully accept checks sent to:

Church of Saint Nicholas
P.O. Box 5001
Nikolaevsk, AK 99556
EIN: 92-0105281

Please include a note if you would like a receipt for tax purposes.

By Bank Transfer

First National Bank of Alaska
Account Number: 30639389
Routing Number: 125200060
SWIFT Code: FITKUS78 or FITKUS78XXX

How You Can Help Power Our Mission

Donate – Every dollar counts. Your generosity helps complete the church and sustain its daily operations.
Share – Spread the word! Share our mission with your friends, family, and community—your voice helps amplify our reach.
Volunteer – Your time and talents are just as valuable. Join us in making a difference.

Thank you for your continued support. Your kindness and commitment are the foundation of everything we do.

God bless you,
Church of Saint Nicholas, Nikolaevsk

Help Us Complete the Church of St. Nicholas in Nikolaevsk, Alaska

The Church of St. Nicholas is located in Nikolaevsk, Alaska, a Russian Old Believer community founded in 1969 by families seeking a place to freely practice their faith and preserve their traditions.

Since its founding, the church has served as a religious and cultural center—deeply rooted in the Old-Rite Orthodox tradition. It is a place where faith, community, and heritage come together.

As the community has grown over the decades, the original church building can no longer meet the needs of the parish. Construction of a new, larger church is already underway, and significant progress has been made. However, the project has currently stalled due to a lack of funding.

On behalf of the Russian Old Believer community and the parishioners of the Church of St. Nicholas, we humbly ask for your support. Any donation you can offer will go directly toward purchasing the materials needed to complete the building.

Your generosity will help preserve a way of life, a sacred tradition, and a place of worship for future generations.

Thank you for your support.