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, …
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 …
This week’s volunteer spotlight is on the one and only Alaina Anderson. Alaina served on the UWMS Board of Directors for many years. It’s always a pleasure to see her at events like Stuff the Bus, Play 60 and Project Homeless Connect, where her enthusiasm and attention to detail are welcome every year. One of …
Join us this Wednesday at the Glenn Massay Theater for an evening of student performances, visual arts & community voices against domestic violence & sexual assault.
Today we’d like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our partners at Alaska Airlines for their years of generous support. Alaska Airlines has been a key partner in events such as Stuff the Bus, and especially our annual Dinner with the Seattle Seahawks. Alaska Airlines has a long history of community giving and philanthropy, combined …
It’s Wednesday! Time for another UWMS Volunteer Spotlight. This week’s wonderful volunteer is probably familiar to many of you. The irreplaceable Mari Jo Parks has been a champion of children in need Valley-wide since 1997, when she founded the Mat-Su Special Santa program. The Special Santa program brings Christmas to families every holiday season. Mari …
Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union: Always Ready to Lend a Helping Hand When we tallied up the number of hours MVFCU spent volunteering in 2019, we were amazed! Whether it’s distributing school supplies to Valley students in need at Stuff the Bus, beautifying our public libraries, or readying Girl Scout Camp Togowoods for a summer …
A big welcome to our newly-appointed Board members! Read more about Teresa Martinez and Kelly Larson below. We are still recruiting for several upcoming Board vacancies. If you have a passion for community, a desire for positive change, and a heart for giving, please consider joining the UWMS Board of Directors. Contact Stephanie Allen, Executive …