“I love volunteering!” Sandy Mixayphon-Celario exclaims. She is our Home for Good Operations Manager and has an unparalleled drive to improve our community. We think Sandy demonstrates an important lesson related to improving our community. When you find your passion, you make time to volunteer. We strive to engage community members and connect them with […]
United Way of Anchorage announces Vice President of Philanthropy
Greg Gallagher has joined United Way’s leadership team as Vice President of Philanthropy. He’s been our Individual Giving Officer since 2022. Greg has more than 10 years of fundraising experience working for institutions, including Covenant House Alaska and the University of Alaska Anchorage. Greg enjoys working for United Way because it allows him to serve […]
Empowering people to advance their job opportunities
“Roz isn’t a statistic,” says Ms. Rosalyn who, like her daughter, Roz, is a single mother of five children. “People don’t expect us to succeed, but my baby did.” Roz’s kids play in the background while Ms. Rosalyn talks about Roz’s successes. “Every day I tell her she’s a beautiful strong black woman. Every day.” […]
Answering Alaskans’ calls
Our Alaska 211 call center experiences both predictable and unexpected interactions. Here’s a look at how they stand ready to answer Alaskans calls for help on any given day. 8:17 a.m. A United Way Alaska 211 employee enters our office. They’re a Community Resource Specialist who helps Alaskan callers. They head to our call center, […]
Scheduling free tax prep for most Alaskans
Ask any United Way of Anchorage employee who’s worked with Cheryl Teller, and they’ll tell you, “No one loves free tax prep like her!” Cheryl’s passionate about saving taxpayers money. Plus, she may be the friendliest person in our community. “Every time I help someone, it’s like I put $300 in their pocket!” Cheryl exclaims. […]
Keeping homes warm keeps people healing
This blog is part of a series on Walk for Warmth. Shiloh Community Housing, Inc. (SCHI) empowers people to obtain sustainability and acquire and keep permanent housing. Shenee Williams, President and CEO, guides SCHI with unparalleled compassion and enthusiasm. It is one of two nonprofits created from a pastor’s vision for Anchorage. All families are […]
Keeping homes warm keeps people hopeful
This blog is part of a series on Walk for Warmth. Walk for Warmth, which occurred on Feb. 17, was a glowing success. Eighty-nine community members—from toddlers to adults—joined together to spark hope. They walked through downtown Anchorage to raise awareness about the impact cold homes have on people. Everyone was bundled up. Many people carried […]
Connecting people exiting homelessness with supports
Past complex trauma can complicate attempts to establish new patterns and stabilize. For people exiting homelessness, particularly if they’ve experienced it for a long time, there are added challenges. They must learn to feel safe, enforce boundaries and be alone sometimes. It requires hard work, steady practice and kind reinforcement. Consider this person’s experience. A […]
Relaunching our newsletter
We’re excited to announce that, as of January 2024, we’ve relaunched our newsletter. On the last Tuesday of each month, our newsletter—HIGHLIGHTS—is delivered via email. This publication makes it easy for our supporters and fellow community members to easily receive updates about our work. In the newsletter, we’ll summarize the month’s successes and needs. People […]
Updating you about our Amplify Impact Community Campaign
It’s hard to believe we’re a little more than halfway through our Amplify Impact Community Campaign. We started strong. We’re staying strong. We will finish strong…because of generous, committed supporters, like you, who’ve pledged their support to us. Our supporters come from many places. Workplaces. Nonprofits. Households. Areas outside of Anchorage. They participate for many […]
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