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Connecting Alaskans and our communities is GCI’s thing. You won’t be surprised, then, to hear that when its employees gathered to kick off their workplace campaign, their jovial conversations filled the conference area. Clearly, these people like each other a lot and believe in philanthropic efforts that support Alaska. GCI’s kickoff hadn’t occurred in person since […]

We’re driven to work within our community to find solutions to evolving challenges impacting Alaskans. Our efforts allow us to collaborate with public, private and nonprofit leaders—and we’re always grateful for their insights. Kevin Sullivan, our Community Impact Manager, meets with these people to further our collaboration. Through research and conversations with community leaders, Kevin […]

Open enrollment at HealthCare.gov is live Nov. 1, 2024. It runs until Wed., Jan. 15, 2025. For coverage to begin on Jan. 1, 2025, people must enroll by Dec. 15, 2024. Healthcare navigators help Alaskans enroll in Marketplace health insurance. You can reach us by calling 2-1-1 or (800) 478-2221 and by texting GETCOVEREDAK to […]

First National Bank Alaska’s former Board Chair, Lucy Cuddy, established the first United Way in Alaska. Over time, it transformed into the nonprofit that we are today: United Way of Anchorage. First National has run workplace campaigns since 1956, and we’re delighted to share its answers to a series of questions that we posed. Why […]

United Way of Anchorage is excited to share our annual report with you. It covers the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Here’s a recap of what you’ll find. 5,535 people support solutions and helped others 89,114 Alaskans thrive because of the solutions To improve lives, we: Secure grants, pledges and other […]

Alaska 211, Careline Alaska and Alaska Behavioral Health contributed to a story about suicide prevention. Read the Alaska Business Monthly article. Each of them provides different support to people needing help. Alaska 211 Community resource specialists share places where people can access behavioral and mental health resources and services and can refer them to many other […]

People talking, equipment buzzing and demonstrations running provided background noise at Academies Career Expo. The sounds created a stimulating atmosphere for almost 3,000 freshmen. We helped recruit workplaces and professionals to interact with the students. Freshmen checked out eight industry-themed exhibits. At each, they asked questions and engaged in hands-on learning opportunities. They appeared engaged […]

“It’s a rainy, fishing type of day,” a young man said. His description was apt—and relatable. Staff members from Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) and United Way of Anchorage heard this comment during his welcome on behalf of Alaska Child & Family. We were traveling together for the day as BBNC donated 300 pounds of […]

Alaska supporters of United Way of Anchorage gathered on Sept. 12 at Kincaid Park. “It was amazing how we all came together to make this event a success.” Wow, we had an amazing night kicking off our 2024 Community Campaign! Donors, volunteers and staff members from funded partners and local workplaces filled the room and […]