First Annual Golden Apple Awards - Seeking Nominations
The Early Childhood Partnership of Mat-Su is hosting the First Annual Golden Apple Awards this April to recognize exemplary family-friendly workplaces and to recognize outstanding providers in our community. Take a moment to review these forms and see if you would like to nominate a wonderful business, provider or child-care facility. The deadline for nominations is March 15th.
Provider Nomination Form (.pdf)
Workplace Nomination Form (.pdf)
Free Tax Help is Available
An AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer can help you.
Sites are staffed by A.A.R.P. volunteers trained by certified IRS and AARP Tax-Aide instructors to prepare basic tax returns.
E-file means it's fast, accurate AND it's absolutely FREE.
Volunteers receive training on the Earned Income Credit and other personal tax credits for all ages. It would help us if you would bring in your Social Security cards.
Download the 2011 Site List or the 2011 Poster (.pdf)
Tax Help is available at the following locations:
Mid Valley Senior Center
11975 West Mid Valley Way, Houston. Turn at Mile 53 Parks Highway and follow the signs. Fridays, February 4th, February 11th, February18th, April 1st, April 8th, and April 15th, 11a.m. to 4:00p.m. Call 892-6114 after 10:30a.m. on weekdays for an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome.
Palmer Senior Center
831 Chugach Street, Palmer. All Fridays, February 4th through April 15th. And all Saturdays, February 5th through April 9th. 9:30a.m. to 3p.m. Call 745-5454 for an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome.
Trapper Creek Community Center
Near Mile 115.4 Parks Highway. Heading north: ½ mile past Petersville Rd., turn left into parking lot. Fridays, February 25th, March 4th, and March 25th. 10:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. Call 746-6113 for an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome.
Upper Su Senior Center
16463 East Helena, Sunshine-Talkeetna. Thursdays, February 3rd, February 10th, February 17th, March 31st, April 7th and April 14th. 12:30 to 4:00p.m. Call 746-6113 for an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome.
Wasilla Senior Center
1301 Century Circle, Wasilla. All Mondays (except February 21, President's Day) February 7th through April 11th. 9:30a.m. to 3p.m. Call 376-3104 for an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome.
Wasilla VFW Post 9365
301 East Lakeview Avenue, Wasilla. Saturdays, February 5th, February 12th, March 19th, March 26th, April 2nd and April 9th. 12:30 to 4:00p.m. Call 746-6113 for an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome.
Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year Nominations
Now is the time to nominate a volunteer in our community for the 2010 Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. Do you know a Mat-Su resident who has been an exceptional volunteer in the area of education, income, or health within the Borough? Please, let us know. Nominations are due by Feb. 16, 2011.
The Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 1992 to honor the memory of Dorothy A. Jones, a foremost community leader whose dedicated service helped to improve the quality of life for Mat-Su residents. The award is presented annually at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by The United Way of Mat-Su. This year it will be presented on March 16 at the Palmer Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Moose Lodge.
Nomination Form (128KB PDF)
2011 Mayor's Ball
Saturday January 29, 2011 the mayor of Palmer will once again host the Mayors’ Ball. It is an opportunity for the community to join all the mayors from the Borough’s towns in supporting a worthy cause.
As before, net proceeds will benefit the Valley’s main Food Banks and United Way of Mat-Su.
Last year’s event was sold out. Therefore, this year a larger venue was chosen. The dance will be held at Raven Hall which will be transformed into a sparkling wonderland. Enjoy country swing, songs from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, as well as the signature sounds of the Bill Tull Swing Band.
Tickets are available by calling United Way of Mat-Su at 373-5802 or purchase online at www.palmerchamber.org
Download or View the 2011 poster (PDF)
Fourth Quarter 2010 Newsletter Now Available
Check out the latest edition (.pdf) of your local United Way's newsletter.
Third Quarter 2010 Newsletter Now Available
Check out the latest edition (.pdf) of your local United Way's newsletter.
NEW! View the 2010 Campaign Video:
Click the "Play Video" link in the banner above or view it in HD on Vimeo.
Download the 2010 United Way Mat-Su Resource Guide
(1.27MB PDF)
2010 Campaign Kick-Off Luncheon Sponsored by Conoco Phillips
On Thursday, September 9, 2010, over 80 United Way of Mat-Su VIP’s came together to share lunch and Kick-Off the 2010 Campaign. Our event was graciously sponsored by ConocoPhillips. Read more.
