Do you remember those times you heard a baby say their first word? Maybe the infants were your sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, or friends’ children. You probably smiled and coaxed them to say it again. Your encouragement made them giggle and repeat it over and over. Some first words are […]

Midtown. Downtown. Fairview. You may be asking yourself, “What is this list of places?” United Way of Anchorage’s locations since 2001. So now, you’re probably wondering, “Why are they mentioning them?” Well, because… We’re delighted to announce, as of April 1, United Way has a new, permanent home. You can now find us in the […]

When Yulisa entered our meeting, she showed no signs of being unable to walk just over a year ago. In November 2022, Yulisa suffered a brutal injury while playing soccer. Her right leg had twisted, causing her to sever her ACL, fracture parts of her knee, break her tibia and fibula and sprain her ankle. […]

Every one of our community members deserves to reach their potential, and we’re collaborating with caring individuals to advance financial stability. United Way of Anchorage, our donors and our supporters have furthered efforts that enhance opportunities for people to thrive. There is still more to do, though, and we need your help. As our community […]

“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 […]

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 […]

“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.” […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]