We believe in opening doors to opportunities. Our belief comes to pass when people, you like, support United Way of Anchorage. We have many ways for you to get involved, like donating, volunteering, participating in a United Way campaign, and attending events.
What happens when you give to us? More Alaskans can enter spaces where resources and services are available that help them to thrive. By joining with other community members to support opportunities, you’re improving every Alaskan’s chance to achieve their potential.
We invite you to help by contributing whatever means you have available. Support looks different for each of us, but we can all open doors for other people. That simple act lets them know we believe in them and the possibilities that await them.
Getting people out into our community is central to our work. Opportunities exist year round, and we have a signature event too: Day of Caring. Every fall, we organize it by partnering with nonprofits, workplaces, and community members.
On Sept. 16, 2026, Alaskans came together to support people across Anchorage. Eighty-seven volunteers helped at nine nonprofits, completing 2,218.50 volunteer hours, which equals donated time worth about $85,124. From serving meals, creating infant kits, and doing yardwork, Alaskans showed they care.
"We like helping out in the community through United Way. We do their annual Community Campaign every year, and so we participate in Day of Caring. This year, we landed on helping at the the American Cancer Society." - Andrew Honea, President and General Manager, Doyon Drilling, Inc.
"United Way's Day of Caring connected us with a great group of volunteers. In less than a three-hour time period, they knocked off days of work from our workload. It's encouraging to meet people who have a huge heart for the work American Cancer Society Alaska does." - Tabitha Karpow, Senior Development Director, American Cancer Society Alaska
"At Northrim Bank, we support United Way's Day of Caring by actively getting involved in volunteering. We came to AK Child & Family to help, and not only were the youth and staff impacted by our service, but our team was also touched by the gratefulness expressed through the giving of our time, energy and efforts toward our community." - Desirée LaLonde, Community Outreach Coordinator, Northrim Bank
"Employees from Northrim Bank Alaska helped at AK Child & Family on United Way's Day of Caring. Some of the children here come from situations where they've experienced trauma. For these kids to see community members who want the best for them makes them feel like they're not alone." - Angela Rush, Director of Development, AK Child & Family
Would you like to get involved in Day of Caring events and other volunteer-related activities? Please create or update your account at BeTheChange907. You can also email our Communications and Engagement Coordinator, Lauren Petersen at lpetersen@ak.org.