I think it's a great adventure that you are about to set out on and only wish I had half the courage to take that first step. There is a show called Air Alaska that my hubby and I watch whenever we can. The show is based in Unakleet but they fly all over rural Alaska including Bethel. You might be able to get some glimpses of where you will be if you can watch a few episodes.
I think what you are doing to help the kids up there is awesome. On the show they had to transport a casket of a young man who had committed sucided then went to say that 1 in 4 of their children will attempt and follow thru with suicide. That made me cry. If you have internet up there and find you need some quilts sent shoot me a PM I would be happy to send you one or two to help out your new community.
Tell the Tweeto's they have watchers in Houston :-)
Good Luck on your Adventure
Tammy