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 …
Take a look back at a volunteer whose dedication to the Mat-Su has helped generations of youth, families and kids grow: Karis Johannes, 2015’s Volunteer of the Year Karis has mentored young parents and clients at HeartReach Center since 2013. Her stalwart guidance and knowledge, along with her diligence in learning and receiving training, made …
Thrive Mat-Su is engaged in data collection around the Mat-Su, regarding youth, our community, and substance misuse. This data also helps us understand how our community views risk to both youth and adults, and whether residents are aware of how to safely dispose of prescription drugs. Take the survey by clicking below! Your answers will …
#tbt to our annual “UW Fourth of July Golf Tournament”! This article (from the Valley Sun-a journalistic throwback!) congratulates the winners of the 1994 Tournament: Girl Scouts of Alaska, sponsored by City Mortgage. A traveling trophy was given to the tournament champion each year, to be displayed for the next 12 months. The tournament was …
Alaska’s 211 Call Center is requesting volunteer support for answering the phone lines for the next 2 to 3 weeks. The work could be done remotely and only during regular call center hours (7am-8pm). Volunteer schedules can be split into two shifts. Volunteers will be registered through Alaska Respond, a volunteer registry that serves as …