United Way of Anchorage

06/05/2026

Living in Alaska comes with a daily reminder of how powerful and beautiful nature can be.
This World Environment Day, let’s take action to protect it. Our beautiful state deserves more than just appreciation, it deserves action.

06/04/2026

This year, United Way of Anchorage is celebrating volunteerism by connecting with Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. to engage our community at the Summer Solstice Festival on June 20th!

Through this partnership, volunteers can take action to support a community event that brings people together in the heart of downtown and enjoy the sunny weather, too!

05/29/2026

We are incredibly grateful to First National Bank Alaska and President & CEO Betsy Lawer, along with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, for their combined $175,000 contribution to United Way of Anchorage.

These funds support our Eviction Diversion program and Alaska 211, two of the most direct ways we help Anchorage families remain in stable housing and connected to resources when they need it most. For too many households in our community, a single unexpected crisis can put stable housing at risk. This investment helps families stay in their homes. And when families don't know where to turn, Alaska 211 is a free, confidential resource connecting Alaska residents to the right help at the right time.

This is exactly the kind of partnership that creates lasting impact, helping families stay housed and advancing our broader work in financial security, youth opportunity, and a healthy community. First National Bank Alaska has been one of our most enduring partners, and this generous gift reflects a deep commitment to Anchorage that spans our entire 70 years. Thank you, Betsy, and the entire First National Bank Alaska team.

05/29/2026

✨ Western Alaska residents who relocated to Anchorage after Typhoon Halong are invited to a free gathering this Sunday featuring Yup’ik song and dancing with Ossie Kairaiuak.

Join us for FREE community gatherings twice monthly to connect, enjoy a shared meal with opportunities to cook together, and participate in cultural activities. Our next gathering is this Sunday, May 31 from 1-6PM at the Fairview Rec Center in Anchorage. In addition to Yup'ik song and dancing with Ossie Kairaiuak, Southcentral Foundation’s Family Wellness Warriors will also be onsite. Additionally, Calista Corporation is donating rain jackets which will be distributed at the event. Quyana to our partners for their support.

There will also be opportunities to use the basketball court, weight room, reading nook, and kids’ indoor gym. Please check in at the front desk for access. ANHC will cover the cost of the basketball court and weight room. These offerings are available only for those who have relocated to Anchorage.

🚐 Free transportation is available. To arrange a ride, call (907) 222-2600 by Saturday, May 16. For general questions, call (907) 205-0068.

Chin’an (thank you, Dena'ina) to our partner, United Way of Anchorage, with funding made possible through the Alaska Community Foundation.

05/28/2026

Need help getting help? You’re not alone.
Alaska 211 is here to connect you with the resources, support, and care you deserve, no matter where you are or what you’re going through. From food and housing to mental health support and more, one call can open the door to real solutions.
Call 2-1-1 or visit Alaska211.org and find your way forward.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the service members who gave their lives to protect our country. Their sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the strength, courage, and the selflessness that shape our communities.

05/22/2026

People volunteer for many reasons, but at the heart of it lies a simple desire: to connect and care for their community. When asked why they show up, one volunteer said it best: “It needs doing.” And that’s what volunteers do, they show up, they connect, and they help build a stronger community for everyone.
Find many ways to connect with your community and volunteer: https://www.bethechange907.org

05/15/2026

Reminder: the Alaska Native Heritage Center is hosting a free Community Gathering event for residents displaced by Typhoon Halong on Sunday, May 17th from 1-6PM at the Fairview Rec Center.

✨🦭 Join us next Sunday, May 17th, to process and take home seal meat from Southeast Alaska!

The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) is hosting our next free Community Gathering on Sunday, May 17th from 1-6PM at the Fairview Rec Center. This event is exclusively for Western Alaska residents who relocated to Anchorage after Typhoon Halong.

These gatherings will be held twice monthly to provide a space for individuals to connect, enjoy a shared meal, and to participate in cultural activities. Please see the flyer for additional dates throughout the year.

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) kitchen staff are donating two seal carcasses, generously provided by George and Frank Nix of Klawock, for Sunday, May 17th's program. Participants are invited to gather, process the meat and bones (the fur has already been removed), and take these traditional foods home with them. Quyana (thank you, Yup’ik) to the ANTHC team for supporting community connection through traditional foods.

There will also be opportunities to use the basketball court, weight room, reading nook, and kids’ indoor gym. Please check in at the front desk for access. ANHC will cover the cost of the basketball court and weight room. These offerings are available only for those who have relocated to Anchorage.

🚐 Free transportation is available. To arrange a ride, call (907) 222-2600.

Chin’an (thank you, Dena'ina) to our partner, United Way of Anchorage, with funding made possible through the Alaska Community Foundation.