United Way of Anchorage in the News
United Way of Anchorage is committed to incorporating all possible partners in building the community of our dreams. We work with and depend on the news media to help expand awareness and involvement in reaching our community goals.
Find out what’s being said about our work and the issues we’re committed to:
February 13, 2021
KTUU (NBC): United Way Needs Help to Assist Restaurants in Feeding Those in Need
February 4, 2021
KTUU (NBC): Stepping Up and Out, Walk 4 Warmth is Helping Alaskans with Rent and Utilities
January 21, 2021
USA Today: News Around States – ALASKA Restaurant Rescue Program
January 18, 2021
Alaska Public Media: Anchorage Restaurant Grants to Feed Hungry Create a ‘Win-Win-Win’
December 20, 2020
Anchorage Daily News: This Year, an Anchorage Program to Help Struggling Students Graduate is Confronting a Must Great Need
December 17, 2020
Alaska Business Monthly: Anchorage Landlords: Take Advantage of MOA Rent and Mortgage Relief Funds Before the Program Ends December 30
November 25, 2020
Anchorage Daily News: Celebrating a Nonprofit Leader Who Made Alaska a Better Place
September 19, 2020
KTUU (NBC): Proposed Project Seeks to House Biggest Users of Anchorage Emergency Services
September 3, 2020
Anchorage Daily News: Eviction Protections, Flexible Landlords and Assistance Programs Have Helped Keep Alaskans Housed, but Many Still Can’t Make Rent
August 6, 2020
KTVA (CBS): Clark Halvorson Named New President, CEO of United Way of Anchorage
August 3, 2020
KTVA (CBS): Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds Now Available for Child Care Providers
KTVA (CBS): Funds Available to Help Anchorage Residents Pay Rent or Mortgages
July 24, 2020
Anchorage Daily News Letters to the Editor: Graduation Initiative by Tam Agosti-Gisler
June 15, 2020
KTUU (NBC): New Options for COVID-19 Rent, Mortgage Assistance
Anchorage Press: Applications Open for Municipality’s Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program
May 14, 2020
KTVA (CBS): United Way Hosts Drive Change Sweepstakes
April 23, 2020
Anchorage Daily News: Individual Alaskans, Corporations and Other Groups Donate a Combined $1.3 Million for Pandemic Aid
April 10, 2020
Anchorage Press: Many Team Up on New “AK Can Do”
March 25, 2020
KTVA (CBS): Fund to Help Anchorage Residents Impacted by COVID-19 Surpasses $80,000
March 20, 2020
Anchorage Daily News: Emergency Assistance Fund Set Up for Anchorage Residents in Need
March 19, 2020
Anchorage Press: ANCHORAGE CARES Raises Money to Help Those Financially Impacted from COVID-19 Crisis
March 14, 2020
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: A New, Promising Approach to Tackle Homelessness
March 11, 2020
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: Anchorage is a Stone’s Throw from 90% High School Graduation Rates. But We’re Not Done.
February 6, 2020
KTUU (NBC): The United Way of Anchorage is Walking for Warmth Friday
February 5, 2020
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: A Short Walk for Kids, Families and Warmth
January 16, 2020
KTVA (CBS): Longtime President/CEO of United Way of Anchorage Announces Retirement
December 29, 2019
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: Three Digits to Help Alaskans
November 14, 2019
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: We All Have a Responsibility to Help Our Community
October 1, 2019
KTUU (NBC): Cold Weather Shelters Open to Families
August 28, 2019
KTUU (NBC): BP’s Departure Could Leave a Big Hole for Alaska Nonprofits
August 24, 2019
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: What a diploma Means in 21st Century Alaska
May 13, 2019
KTVA (CBS): Grad Chalk Event Celebrates Anchorage Grads
February 8, 2019
KTVA (CBS): Get Your Taxes Prepared for Free
February 7, 2019
AMHTA: Trust Directs $650,000 for Supported Housing in Anchorage
February 3, 2019:
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: Giving Students Who Struggle A Chance to Graduate
February 1, 2019
Alaska Business Monthly: New Campaign Confronts Labels to Focus Attention on Graduation Rate
January 31, 2019
KTVA (CBS): United Way Continues Toward 90 Percent Graduation Rate Goal
January 21, 2019
KTVA (CBS): Alaskans Mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Giving
November 29, 2018
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: Make a difference for fellow Alaskans. Help them with their taxes.
November 21, 2018
KTUU (NBC): Spotlight on Youth: Cooking with class at Airport Heights Elementary
November 21, 2018
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: United Way Mobilizes Caring Power of Anchorage
November 15, 2018
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: Thanksgiving season is upon us. Here are 5 ways you can give back.
November 2, 2018
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: How We Plan to Solve Homelessness in Anchorage
September 12, 2018
Anchorage Daily News – Opinions: School Support Program Has Far Reaching Benefits
September 2, 2018
KTVA (CBS): Interview with Michele Brown, Anchorage Falls Short of National Graduation Rate
July 1, 2018
Anchorage Daily News: Letter to the Editor from Michele Brown: Attention to Homelessness is Welcome
June 26, 2018
Anchorage Daily News -Opinions: Actions We Can Take to Reduce Illegal Camps and Homelessness – Starting Now
June 26, 2018
KTVA (CBS): Back on Track Helps 141 Students Earn Diplomas
May 31, 2018
Alaska Public Media: Turning a Temporary Stay into Long-Term Stability, 30 Days at a Time
May 2, 2018
Anchorage Daily News: Anchorage’s Hardest-to-House Homeless Cost $50,000 a Year on the Street. Could That Money be Better Spent?
February 20, 2018
KTVA (CBS): United Way Encourages Alaskans to Save
January 29, 2018
KTVA (CBS): Organizations Provide Free Tax Preparation in Anchorage
January 27, 2018
KTUU (NBC): Need Help Filing Taxes? Free Tax Preparation Services Available in Anchorage
January 27, 2018
KTVA (CBS): United Way of Anchorage Offers Free Tax Preparation
January 25, 2018
KTUU (NBC): An Anchorage Without Homelessness? Alaskans Share How the City Might Look Someday
January 24, 2018
KTUU (NBC): Project Homeless Connect Brings Together Resources for Homeless Alaskans
November 26, 2017
Anchorage Daily News: Looking For a Few Good Volunteers to Help Families with Taxes
November 25, 2017
Anchorage Daily News: Best For The Homeless is Housing First
November 21, 2017
Anchorage Daily News: Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds the Homeless
November 3, 2017
KTUU (NBC): Seeking Perspective, Survey Asks for Input on Homelessness
July 17, 2017
KTVA (CBS): Homeless Numbers Are Down In Anchorage, But There’s Still A Long Road Ahead
July 17, 2017
KTUU (NBC): Homeless Numbers Go Down; Still More Work To Do
July 16, 2017
KTUU (NBC): Homeless Figures Stay Static But There is Cause For Hope
March 9, 2017
Fox 4/KTBY: United Way – Car Giveaway
March 1, 2017
Alaska Business Monthly: America Saves Week Empowers Alaskans to Take Control of Their Financial Futures
February 23. 2017
Alaska Dispatch News: We Are Students in Anchorage High Schools and We Have Something to Say About Education
February 8, 2017
Alaska Dispatch News: Play About Homelessness Drawn From Interviews With More Than 100 Alaskans
February 1, 2017
Senior Voice: Free Tax Assistance Begins in February
January 29, 2017
KTVA (CBS): Organizations Provide Free Tax Preparation in Anchorage
January 29, 2017
KTBY(FOX): Anchorage Residents Get Free Free Tax Prep Assistance
January 25, 2017
Alaska Dispatch News: Volunteers Count the Homeless and Offer Help in Anchorage
January 25, 2017
KTUU (NBC): Day of One-Stop Shopping For Homeless Services in Anchorage
January 25, 2017
KTVA (CBS): Project Homeless Connect Brings One-Stop Shop of Service
January 16, 2017
KTUU (NBC): Rising Costs To Raise A Child
January 11, 2017
KTUU (NBC): Alaskans Are Asking About Obamacare Repeal Impacts
January 11, 2017
KSKA AK Public Media: Anchorage Homeless Services Coordinating to Meet Winter Needs
November 30, 2016
KTUU (NBC): Anchorage: How to Help Beyond #Giving Tuesday
September 27, 2016
Alaska Dispatch News: Providence Hospital Helps Finance a Major Change in How Anchorage Confronts Homelessness
September 26, 2016
Alaska Dispatch News: Data-sharing Initiative Signals a New Approach to Anchorage’s Homeless
September 22, 2016
Alaska Dispatch News: Providence Donating Nearly $1 Million to Tackle Anchorage Homelessness
September 19, 2015
KYUR/KTBY (ABC/FOX): Delivery Giants Face-Off on Ice for Charity
September 14, 2016
KYUR/KTBY (ABC/FOX): Hundreds of Volunteers Take On Projects Across Anchorage for Day of Caring
September 14, 2016
KYUR/KTBY (ABC/FOX): Corporate Volunteer Group Help Cleanup the Brother Francis Shelter During United Way’s Day of Caring
August 30, 2016
KYUR/KTBY (ABC/FOX): United Way of Anchorage to Help Hundreds of Students Finish High School with $750,000 Grant
August 23, 2016
KYUR/KTBY (ABC/FOX): Recover Alaska Launches New Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Website
August 21, 2016
KTUU (NBC): Students Participate in Event to Inspire Positive Thinking Before School Year Starts
August 20, 2016
Alaska Dispatch News: Longest Fist Bump Relay Record Belongs to Anchorage
August 20, 2016
KYUR/KTBY (ABC/FOX): United Way and Anchorage Community Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for Fist Bump Relay
August 20, 2016
KTVA (CBS): Alaskans Break World Record, Seize Opportunity to Help the Homeless
April 10, 2016
KYUR/KTBY (ABC/FOX): Anchorage Community Looks to Increase Graduation
March 29. 2016
KTVA (CBS): Perfect Attendance in School Goes Beyond the Classroom
March 20, 2016
KYUR/KTBY(ABC/FOX): United Way’s ‘Drive Change’ campaign concludes in a new car for one finalist
March 9, 2016
Alaska Dispatch News: How to Teach Your Kids Compassion for the Homeless (and let them teach you).
February 20, 2016
KTVA (CBS): Run/Walk raises $46K to Keep Alaskans Warm
February 15, 2016
KTVA (CBS): United Way of Anchorage Gets Ready to ‘Run & Walk for Warmth’ this Weekend.
January 30, 2016
KTBY (Fox): Free Tax Preparation is Underway
January 30, 2016
KTVA (CBS): Anchorage Volunteers Help With Free Tax Prep
January 28, 2016
KTVA (CBS): Free Tax Preparation Available at Saturday Event
January 4, 2016
Alaska Dispatch News: Alaska’s Higher High School Graduation Rates are Just Smoke if Standards Are Low
December 17, 2015
Alaska Business Monthly: Michele Brown Selected for National Leadership Body of United Ways
November 9, 2015
KTVA (CBS): How to Make a Difference This Holiday Season According to Local Nonprofits
October 21, 2015
KTVA (CBS): United Way Adapts to New Generation of Volunteers
September 8, 2015
Alaska Busines Monthly: United Way of Anchorage Awarded 3-Year Grant to Continue Helping Alaskans Sign-Up for Healthcare Coverage
August 24, 2015
Alaska Business Monthly: Anchorage’s Let’s Move! Task Force Efforts Leads to an Invitation from First Lady Michelle Obama
August 17, 2015
KTVA (CBS): Chalk the Walks Event Aims to Pave the Way to Positive Start of School-Year
August 9, 2015
Alaska Dispatch News: Anchorage Eyes Midwestern Cities as Housing, Development Models
July 17, 2015
KSKA Public Radio: Need for Food Assistance on the Rise as Alaskans Struggle to Make Ends Meet
July 2015
Alaska Business Monthly: Alaska 2-1-1: A Critical Tool in Times of Disaster
May 15, 2015
Alaska Business Monthly: Business and the New Entry-Level Workforce – United Way and Anchorage Community Partners Invest in Anchorage Youth
April 27, 2015
KTVA (CBS): United Way Hosts Scavenger Hunt to Supprt Kids in the Community
March 16, 2015
Alaska Business Monthly: United Way’s AARP and IRS Collaborations Creating Economic Stability Through Partnership
January 29, 2015
KTVA (CBS): Streets to Sheltered
January 22, 2015
APRN: Healthcare.gov Navigators See Steady Enrollment As Deadline Approaches
January 1, 2015
Senior Voice: Making Sure You Can Afford Your Prescrptions
