United Way of the Tanana Valley

10/23/2026

🎙️ More Than Food. A Community That Cares.

This Saturday on Behind the Mission, we're joined by Anne Weaver and Sam Kirstein from the !

Hear how they're helping feed our neighbors, preparing for the holiday season, and bringing our community together through food, volunteers, and partnerships. 💙

📻 Tune in Saturday at 11:30 AM on KFAR 660 AM or 97.5 FM!

10/23/2026

Hope to see everyone at tonight’s City Sampler! This fundraiser supports Fairbanks Resource Agency senior services. Going on now until 8:30 at 8 Star Event Center. Hope to see you all here!

10/22/2026

Need winter gear for yourself or your family? Public pickup begins tomorrow! Friday, October 23.

🕙 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Fairbanks Wellness Coalition Community Center
645 8th Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

Everything is free, with no application or appointment needed. Items are available first-come, first-served. Take what you need to stay warm this winter.

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped get these items ready for our neighbors. Please share so we can help spread the warmth!

Fairbanks Wellness Coalition
KTVF Fairbanks
Northern Laundry Services, LLC
North Pole Playhouse
Bailey's Funiture

10/21/2026

597.2 pounds of warmth collected as a result of our annual KTVF and KXDF Coat Drive! Just in time for the snow... A special THANK YOU to our sponsors and partners, whose support allows us to continue bringing our community together for such an important cause. If you or someone you know is in need of winter gear this season, visit the link our comments for more information.

10/21/2026

We had a wonderful time in the studio with Anne Weaver and Sam Kirstein from the Fairbanks Community Food Bank!

We talked about the incredible work they do to feed our neighbors, the importance of community partnerships, and how we can all help as the holiday season approaches. 💙

📻 Catch our conversation this Saturday at 11:30 AM on KFAR 660 AM or 97.5 FM!

10/20/2026

Workplace Champions: Creative Ways to Give! 💙

One of our favorite things about workplace campaigns is seeing how creative our local businesses and organizations can get!

From dessert auctions and raffles to chili cook-offs, friendly competitions, and team challenges, every workplace brings its own personality to supporting United Way of the Tanana Valley.

And that's what makes it so special. It's coworkers coming together, having a little fun, and making a difference right here in our community.

Want to see what we've been up to and how our community is making an impact?

Check out our latest Community Impact Update! You'll get a look at our campaign activities, community partnerships, and the work happening across the Tanana Valley.

👇 Click the link to read the update!

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COMMUNITY-IMPACT-UPDATE.html?soid=1119785495368&aid=x0OkbW2CFWA

A big thank you to all the workplaces finding creative ways to give!

10/19/2026

WOW! a huge thank you to our friends at Denali State Bank for finding such a fun and creative way to support our community!

Fairbanks, let's light up those comments with selfies and help them reach their goal!

✨ SELFIE FOR A CAUSE IS BACK! ✨

We’re beaming our Bat Signal again for the United Way of the Tanana Valley! 🦇

Why? The United Way of the Tanana Valley is a superhero for thousands of Interior Alaskans, and we’re committed to supporting our community.

Here’s how it works:

📸 Take a selfie or photo with our Bat Signal at our downtown branch (119 N. Cushman Street) from now until October 31.

💬 Post your photo in the comments below.

💵 Every photo you post helps us reach our $5,000 goal for the United Way of the Tanana Valley.

Come on, Fairbanks, let’s snap those selfies for a great cause! Our goal is 100 photos! 💵

Please note: The Bat Signal is not visible during daylight hours, and heavy rain or snow may affect its clarity.

10/16/2026

A Taste of Fairbanks, Behind the Mission! 🍽️

Good food, great company, and a whole lot of community spirit!

This Saturday, we're welcoming Wendy Cloyd from Fairbanks Resource-Agency (FRA) to Behind the Mission to talk about their upcoming 20th Annual City Sampler: A Taste of Fairbanks!

Happening October 22 at the Eight Star Events Center, this local favorite brings our community together for a delicious cause, supporting FRA's Senior Services and the families they serve.

🎙️ Airing Saturday, October 17 at 11:30 AM on KFAR 660 AM and 97.5 FM.

Join us for a look behind the event and the difference FRA is making right here in the Interior!