Published May 17, 2017, by June Sobocinski Graduation season is here! Milestones are perfect opportunities to celebrate our successes and reflect on where we’re going. At United Way we see high school graduation as a yardstick. How are we doing as a community to keep all kids on track to succeed? How can we do […]
Ending Homelessness in Anchorage: A Winter Update
Published April 28, 2017, by Michele Brown How do you end homelessness in Anchorage? You house people. Before you say “duh,” let me explain. Homelessness has been a chronic problem in Anchorage for decades. A lot of good services and resources exist to make homelessness a bit less miserable on a day to day basis, […]
Get connected. Get answers.
Published March 25, 2017, by Michele Brown. Alaska 2-1-1 just hit a major milestone: its 200,000th call from an Alaskan seeking help. United Way’s Alaska 2-1-1 helpline connects Alaskans to vital resources: Basic needs support – food, housing, shelter, rent and utility assistance – comprised 53% of the 34,371 referrals made in Anchorage last year […]
Ten Simple Things
Published March 4, 2017, by Michele Brown All students are capable of learning. But each child’s path to academic progress is not the same. The circumstances in each child’s life can facilitate academic progress or make it more like an obstacle course. It’s tempting to focus solely on what happens in the school walls. We […]
Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit
Published January 26, 2017, by Michele Brown There’s a lot of press and debate lately about minimum wage, livable wage, and income inequality. While those policy discussions evolve, there’s a simple, proven boost we can give to the women and men working hard, yet can barely make ends meet. The federal Earned Income Tax Credit […]
Gifts From The Heart
Published December 16, 2016, by Michele Brown Are you still wondering what to give for the holidays? Every year, I ponder what to give and hope for the best. Sometimes it’s easy to come up with ideas. But picking the right gift, the best gift – something useful, affordable, needed and appreciated – can be […]
Emerging Leaders Spark Change in Anchorage
Published October 16, 2016, by Michele Brown Millennials are often defined as the “net generation,” conjuring up images of young people more connected to screens than people. Spending time with United Way’s Emerging Leaders group has shown me that Anchorage’s millennials defy that stereotype. United Way’s Emerging Leaders group gives young people an opportunity to […]
Bumping Up Momentum to End Homelessness
Published September 14, 2016, by Michele Brown Anchorage just achieved a Guinness World Records title when hundreds gathered to create the world’s longest fist bump relay. Our fun event on the Park Strip got wide press coverage throughout the country, but its real impact is right here. As I stood on that stage looking out at […]
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