Making an Impact


United Way of Anchorage’s priorities shape our initiatives, guide our investments, and strengthen our partnerships. Working alongside you, we’re building a community where every Alaskan can achieve their potential.

Financial Security

Creating stronger financial futures for every generation…

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all

Youth Opportunity

Helping young Alaskans realize their full potential 

Alaska 211

Connecting Alaskans to resources and services

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Making an Impact


United Way of Anchorage’s priorities shape our initiatives, guide our investments, and strengthen our partnerships. Working alongside you, we’re building a community where every Alaskan can achieve their potential.

Financial Security

Creating stronger financial futures for every generation

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all

Youth Opportunity

Helping young Alaskans realize their full potential 

Alaska 211

Connecting Alaskans to resources and services

Latest News & Info


United Way of Anchorage employees pick up trash from our parking lot on May 8, 2026.
Help our community shine by doing a helpful task! On Friday, May 8, 2026, less than a week after Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's Citywide Cleanup…
Eric Billingsley presents at a session of the 2026 Anchorage Chamber Young Professionals' Summit.
We’re talking to you, young professionals, and anyone who supports you. Everyone wants to live in a thriving community, and each person plays a part…
Suzanne LaFrance and Eric Billingsley discuss ways to make Anchorage thrive.
Top 10 Takeways from Child Care Cost Share Feasibility Study United Way of Anchorage secured a grant from the Municipality of Anchorage thanks to its…

Latest News & Updates

United Way of Anchorage employees pick up trash from our parking lot on May 8, 2026.
Help our community shine by doing a helpful task! On Friday, May 8, 2026, less than a week after Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's Citywide Cleanup…
Eric Billingsley presents at a session of the 2026 Anchorage Chamber Young Professionals' Summit.
We’re talking to you, young professionals, and anyone who supports you. Everyone wants to live in a thriving community, and each person plays a part…
Suzanne LaFrance and Eric Billingsley discuss ways to make Anchorage thrive.
Top 10 Takeways from Child Care Cost Share Feasibility Study United Way of Anchorage secured a grant from the Municipality of Anchorage thanks to its…
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Our Impact in 2025

14,269

Alaskans connected to services supporting a healthy community

14,000

Alaskans connected to services enhancing financial security

306

Alaskans connected to services improving youth opportunity
United Way employees gather outside our office building to have a picnic and enjoy the sunshine.
Lauren Petersen, our Communications & Engagement Coordinator, helping with Community Campaign Kickoff 2025.
12May
Are you a young professional in Anchorage who wants to volunteer more? If you're between the ages of 21-39, come join our Communications & Engagement Coordinator on May 12, 2026, at the Anchorage Chamber Young Professionals Group (YPG) Monthly Meeting. Lauren Petersen will present ways that young-adult Alaskans can get involved around town.…
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Anchorage Chamber Board Room, Anchorage, Alaska 99501