United Way of Anchorage

United Way of Anchorage is the only organization focused on the big picture and all of the integrated supports needed to keep families warm, housed and fed. From managing Alaska 2-1-1, where calls for help start and referrals to needed assistance are made, to leading the charge to change public policies, from facilitating the vital involvement of the faith community and other sectors to funding essential services to help our neighbors, we are there. Did You Know: Average annual wage for the three largest occupations in Anchorage is below $25,000. To afford rent for a two bedroom apartment, it is estimated that Anchorage households must earn $53,000 per year. 16,320 Anchorage families earn less than $50,000 a year and struggle to afford food, housing, utilities, medication and other basic needs. They are living on the edge and are often just one unexpected event from homelessness. 100 calls a month to Alaska 2-1-1 for help go unmet because of lack of available resources like direct rent and utility assistance. Your support helps keeps hardworking local families warm, housed and fed.