Impacting our Community
United Way of Mat-Su administers programs and works in collaboration with other health and human service agencies to create lasting change in our community.
Our Partner Agencies
Alaska211
In July 2000, the FCC assigned the phone number 211 “for access to community information and referral services”. The mission of Alaska211 is to build Alaska’s capacity to strengthen the way people access help and engage in civic life. United Way of Mat-Su has taken a lead role in developing statewide 211 information and referral service. Visit www.alaska211.org or call 2-1-1 from your telephone. Learn More
Mat-Su Health Fairs
Free community event featuring health screenings, information, and low-cost blood tests. Please contact Alaska Health Fairs for more information or for schedules. Health fairs take place in the spring and fall each year.
Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program
The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program was created in 1983 to supplement the work of local social service organizations within the United States, both private and governmental, to help people in need of emergency assistance. United Way of Mat-Su leads this collaborative effort between the private and public sectors to distribute federal funds throughout the Mat-Su Borough each year.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The purposes of the SFMNP are to provide fresh nutritious, unprepared foods (such as fruits and vegetables) from farmers markets to low income senior citizens who are nutritionally at risk, and to expand the awareness and use of farmers markets, as well as increase sales at such markets. Read More
Mat-Su Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
The United Way of Mat-Su has agreed to commit financial and staff resources to a substance abuse initiative for minimum of 10 years. This community coalition seeks to create and maintain a safe, healthy, and drug free community. Our goal is to map out a coordinated community response for youth substance abuse prevention in Mat-Su. Participants include service providers, social service and health organizations, educators, administrators, state government employees, funding organizations, former substance users, and concerned parents. Read More
Community Needs Assessment
Working with members of the Mat-Su Agency Partnership, United Way leads the effort to quantitatively and qualitatively assess the health and human service needs of borough citizens. The final report, published every three-to-five years, provides important insight to government officials, businesses and non-profit organizations.
View the latest Assessment document (1.4 MB PDF)
Community Involvement
United Way of Mat-Su strives to be a valuable member of the community by participating in the following organizations:
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Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce |
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Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce |
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Foraker Group |
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Big Lake Chamber of Commerce |
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Mat-Su Agency Partnership |
