United Way of Mat-Su Office Closure To support efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, United Way of Mat-Su’s staff will be working remotely until March 27. Please call us at 373-5807 or email our staff: Stephanie Allen, Executive Director Jason Ortiz, Development Director Becky Stoppa, Community Impact Director Michele Harmeling, Outreach Coordinator As a …
Borough Gym Playtime Canceled The Mat-Su Borough has closed all its public facilities until further notice. To keep our little ones and families safe, and due to this closure, Borough Gym Play Time is canceled for the following dates: Weds., March 18 Weds., March 25 We will post regularly as updates become available. We …
The current spread of novel coronavirus, both worldwide and in the United States, is a serious concern that we at UWMS and our Youth 360 program staff are monitoring carefully. We are implementing certain measures to do our part in preventing the spread of this virus, to ensure the healthy and safety of our …
This week’s Youth Asset highlight, courtesy of Positive Youth Development Erie’s 40 Developmental Assets is HAVING HIGH EXPECTATIONS. Having excessive expectations for youth may not be healthy but high expectations combined with supportive conversations helps young people reach their potential! What are your hopes and dreams? Do you want to win a contest, finish a …
All About Dance is an all-local, complete dance studio whose director, Chandra, wants nothing more than to spread the love of dance Valley-wide! All About Dance strives to connect Valley youth with the arts, opportunities to travel to dance, and share their talents. This studio’s dynamic students and director run the Dance room …
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company is a founding donor to United Way of Mat-Su, whose support stretches back to the 1980s. Annually, this pillar of the business community gives over $40,000 via the Employee Campaign Contribution program. Their longevity as a donor is very important to UWMS’s ability to retain our own giving within the Valley community, …
Youth Assets Highlight https://www.youtherie.com/the-assets/2-empowerment/8-youth-as-resources One of the strongest assets youth can build is that of a feeling of purpose. The 40 Developmental Assets framework lists “Youth As Resources” as integral to developing a feeling of empowerment in our youth. Adolescents and teens who are encouraged to become positive forces in their community are more likely …
Although the Pippels have resided in Ashland, OR for many years, their roots and the fruits of their community activism are still here in Palmer. Both Mimi and Tony were heavily involved in fundraising and outreach for UWMS for many years, serving on the Fundraising committee and volunteering as needed. The Pippels are longtime donors …
The Early Childhood Partnership will continue to host Borough Gym Play Time through April 15th. Here are the remaining dates, which fall on Wednesdays: March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 April 8 April 15 (LAST SESSION) We are still determining what type of meet-up we will be hosting during …
This week’s business partner spotlight is on Alaska Sales & Service! Alaska Sales & Service on Blue Lupine Drive has been Valley owned and operated since 1944. At Alaska Sales & Service – Valley, the goal is simple: helping car shoppers around the Valley find the best new vehicle options at affordable prices. They …