COALITIONS
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Thrive Mat-Su
Thrive Mat-Su leads a data-driven coordinated community response to prevent and reduce underage substance use.
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Early Childhood Partnership of Mat-Su
Our focus is engaging families and involving them in early learning, fostering community recognition of the importance and value of early childhood education.
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Be [You]
Be [You] is a statewide media campaign that seeks to prevent and reduce underage drinking among youth by challenging the misconception that most teens drink alcohol.
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Mat-Su VOAD
Bringing community organizations, local businesses, and government agencies together to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, either natural or man-made.
INITIATIVES
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Creating vibrant public spaces with permanent art for all.
Bringing permanent, accessible public art to the Palmer core area.
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Building concrete supports for the early childhood community.
Dedicated to helping families with young children and childcare providers in the Mat-Su.
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Stuff the Bus
Making sure every Valley student looks and feels their best on the first day of school.
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After-School Program
Registration open for:
• Houston Junior-Senior High School and Houston Middle School
• Wasilla Middle School
• Wasilla High School
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Project Homeless Connect
Access to resources, essential items, personal and health care, and fellowship for those experiencing homelessness.