Call for Volunteer Members: Arts and Cultural Installations Advisory Board United Way of Mat-Su will convene an advisory board to assist in the procurement of art pieces to be installed near or on public right-of-way locations around the City of Palmer. We are seeking community-minded individuals with a passion for art, a love for …
United Way of Mat-Su is proud and honored to be able to provide support for much needed programs and services in the Mat-Su valley that contribute to our community’s health, wellness, safety and development. United Way of Mat-Su is seeking grant requests to support important and necessary programs and services for individuals, families and the …
United Way of Mat-Su is thrilled to announce we have been selected to receive an AARP Community Challenge grant. We are one of only 184 grantees selected from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With this “quick-action” grant, United Way of Mat-Su will work with our local artists, …
Thrive Mat-Su seeks a part-time Youth Programs Coordinator with experience in and a passion for working with young people. When our youth live in healthy environments and have access to opportunities that build positive social connections and develop strong identities, young people have positive outcomes! Thrive Mat-Su connects and aligns with organizations working in …
Susitna Sealing, LLC & 1023 Diesel & Fleet When the McKinley Fire was raging in the Upper Susitna area, United Way of Mat-Su received many requests to run supplies, gas cards, and pet food as close to fire survivors as possible. Due to efforts that two brothers, Dusty and CameRon Hogate, had already undertaken, we …
Beta Sigma Phi Sisters of Alaska These energetic ladies and members of their families handle the kitchen during Project Homeless Connect every January and we could not be more grateful for the hard work they contribute. Serving a hot meal to guests throughout the day during Project Homeless Connect is a crucial part of the …
Crews from Mennonite Disaster Services, and the McKinley Fire Longterm Recovery Group (convened and coordinated by UWMS) are still hard at work assisting survivors of the McKinley Fire in rebuilding. Work crews will remain in Alaska through the summer and into fall to ensure that homes are completed. The MFLTRG Donations Warehouse is accepting items …
This week, a McKinley Fire family received the gift of a new home for several of its members. The 14’x 50′ Atco trailer had been retrofitted as living quarters by MEA, and was donated by them to benefit a family in need of a new home. Additionally, MEA included a three-stall bathhouse that is ready …
We are happy to support our friends at Beacon Hill/Safe Families for Children in preparing their Family Support Center, a first for the Mat-Su! The contact space will provide an area for families to conduct supervised visitation, as well as a central location for foster parents and other volunteers to increase family contact for …