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Impact
United Way of Mat-Su administers programs and works
in collaboration with other health and human service agencies to
create lasting change in our community.
Alaska211
In July 2000, the FCC assigned the phone number 211 “for access
to community information and referral services”. The mission of
Alaska211 is to build Alaska’s capacity to strengthen the way people
access help and engage in civic life. United Way of Mat-Su has taken
a lead role in developing statewide 211 information and referral
service. Visit www.alaska211.org or call 2-1-1 from your telephone.
Mat-Su
Health Fair
The fair takes place in the spring each year. This free community
event features health screenings, information, and low-cost blood
tests. For exhibitor information please contact
Alaska Health Fairs.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon &
Dorothy A. Jones Volunteers of the Year Award
United Way of Mat-Su established the Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer
of the Year Award in 1992 to honor the memory of Dorothy Jones, a
foremost community leader whose dedicated service helped to improve
the quality of life for Mat-Su residents. To the end of her life,
Dorothy served on the United Way of Mat-Su Board of Directors in
addition to her many other areas of service.
Mat-Su Youth United
This partnership between United Way and the Mat-Su Borough School
District encourages volunteerism among youth by providing volunteer
orientation and access to opportunities for interested youth.
Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program
The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program was created
in 1983 to supplement the work of local social service organizations
within the United States, both private and governmental, to help
people in need of emergency assistance. United Way of Mat-Su leads
this collaborative effort between the private and public sectors to
distribute more than $100,000 worth of assistance throughout the
Mat-Su Borough each year.
Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program
Using a grant form the State of Alaska, United Way of Mat-Su
provides vouchers to senior citizens to purchase fruits and
vegetables from local farmers. The farmers then bring the vouchers
to United Way for redemption.
Community Needs Assessment
Working with members of the Mat-Su Agency Partnership, United Way
leads the effort to quantitatively and qualitatively assess the
health and human service needs of borough citizens. The final
report, published every three years, provides important insight to
government officials, businesses and non-profit organizations.
Community Involvement
United Way of Mat-Su strives to be a valuable member of the
community by participating in the following organizations:
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