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United Way of Southeast Alaska is
innovative.
We are the leader and catalyst for change in the business of
caring. We do not rest on our laurels. We look for approaches
that have not yet been taken. We explore alternatives and seek
new ways to solve community problems. Invest in the United Way,
and you invest in these community priorities:
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Helping children and youth succeed |
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- Enhancing the quality of childcare and mentoring services.
- Involving youth in community service and leadership.
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Supporting the elderly and
people with disabilities |
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- Coordinating mental, emotional, physical health and
terminal illness services.
- Helping people with disabilities lead active, productive
lives.
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Promoting wellness and
self-sufficiency |
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- Working to increase the health and safety of women,
children, families, and neighborhoods.
- Providing education, counseling and assistance to
individuals working toward self-sufficiency and freedom from
substance abuse.
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Meeting the basic needs of
people in crisis |
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- Organizing comprehensive health and human services for
people in crisis.
- Providing a "safety net" for those facing hunger and
homelessness.
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How is your contribution to United Way invested in your
community?
Your contribution is invested carefully and systematically in
programs that work. We have a great responsibility to make sure
your contribution is invested in the most effective way
possible. Please continue to stay involved with United Way and
follow the progress of your investment.
Here is how United Way donors and volunteers in Southeast
Alaska invested their contributions in 2003:
| Helping Children and Youth Succeed |
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16% |
| Supporting Vulnerable and Aging Populations |
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19% |
| Strengthening Families and Individuals |
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How United Way Builds Community:
United Way of Southeast Alaska looks for opportunities
-- in people, partners, emerging trends, community crises, and
donor interests -- to advance the community's agendas for
community impact.
We define community building as: the process of
engaging diverse stakeholders, including residents and others,
in sustained, collaborative, strategic efforts to strengthen and
improve conditions in an identified geographic area. Community
building may be neighborhood-focused, population-focused,
issue-focused or a combination.
United Way of Southeast Alaska's Community Building
Principles:
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Build on the strengths of local
individuals, associations and organizations |
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Focus on specific actions and measurable
results to improve community life |
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Promote participation by people of all
races, genders, ages and cultures |
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Ensure local decision making and ownership
-- and decision-making processes and allow for quick action |
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Draw upon the resources of the larger
community |
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Bridge all sectors to develop healthy
children, families and communities |
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Share experience and knowledge to promote
continuous community learning |
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A.W.A.R.E., Inc. (Aiding Women in Abuse & Rape Emergencies)
P.O. Box 20809,
Juneau, AK 99802
907-586-6623
AWARE provides safe shelter, advocacy, education and support
for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse,
and community prevention/education on these issues.
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Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association
(Four A's)
1057 W. Fireweed, Suite 102, Anchorage, AK 99503
907-263-2050A key collaborator in providing support to those living with
HIV/AIDS and their families, and in eliminating transmission of
the HIV virus.
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Alaska Legal Services, Corp.
419 6th St., Suite #322,
Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-6425
Providing meaningful access to justice in resolving civil legal
problems for low-income clients, thus promoting family stability
and reducing the legal consequences of poverty.
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American Red Cross of Alaska, SE
Alaska District
3200 Hospital Drive, Suite #203,
Juneau, AK 99801
907-463-5713
www.alaska.redcross.org
Volunteer-led agency providing emergency relief to victims of disasters
and life saving education to help our community prepare for,
prevent, and respond to emergencies.
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Association for the Education of Young
Children
P.O. Box 22870,
Juneau, AK 99802
907-789-1235
We work to increase the availability, affordability, and accessibility
of high quality early learning programs through support, education,
and resources to parents, programs, and communities.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
110 Seward St., #2, Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-3350
www.southeastbigs.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Alaska helps children
reach their potential through professionally supported
one-to-one relationships.
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Boys and Girls Club of Juneau
2300 W. 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99517
907-770-7349
www.bgcalaska.org
Boys & Girls Club provides youth access to positive adult
mentors, safe, supervised facilities and youth development
programs empowering them to become productive, caring
citizens.
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Boy Scouts of America, Great Alaska Council
3117 Patterson Street, Anchorage, AK 99504-4041
907-337-9547
www.scoutingalaska.orgProvides educational programs
for boys and young adults building character, training in
responsibilities of participating citizenship, developing
personal fitness, leadership skills, and teaching outdoor
skills.
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Brave Heart Volunteers (formerly Sitka's
Faith in Action)
P.O. Box 6336, Sitka, AK 99835
907-747-4600
www.ptialaska.net/~sfiaTrained volunteers provide
assistance, respite and companionship to Sitkans
experiencing limited mobility due to illness or frailty, and
those nearing the end of life. |
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Cancer Connection
P.O. Box 20329, Juneau, AK 99802
907-796-CARE (2273)
www.cancerconnectionak.orgCancer Connection assists
cancer survivors by providing education and awareness,
support via volunteer mentors and groups, information
resources, travel assistance and counseling. |
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Catholic Community Service
419 6th St., Juneau, AK 99801
907-463-6151
www.ccsjuneau.orgPrograms for seniors, children and families in Southeast Alaska,
including Hospice and Home Care of Juneau, Southeast Senior Services,
and Child Care and Family Resources.
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Gastineau Human Services Corp.
5597 Aisek St., Juneau, AK 99801
907-780-3011
www.ghscorp.orgWe provide behavioral health, community corrections, education,
and housing throughout Southeast Alaska to assist marginalized persons
in building lives outside the correctional and welfare system.
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Girl Scouts, Tongass Alaska Council
316 W. 11th Street,
Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-1710
www.tongassgirlscouts.org
Builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who
make the world a better place.
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The Glory Hole
P.O. Box 21997,
Juneau, AK 99802
907-586-4159Provides emergency shelter, meals and compassion daily to all who are non-violent
and
alcohol/drug free; makes referrals for jobs, housing, health care,
counseling.
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Helping Hands
P.O. Box 33721,
Juneau, AK 99803
907-789-4390We provide food at no cost and with dignity,
directly to people in need. Administrative costs are zero as
volunteers make up the entire staff.
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Hospice of Haines
P.O. Box 1034,
Haines, AK 99827
907-766-3645Trained volunteers provide care for the
chronically and terminally ill and to their families. We
also offer bereavement support and grief education to the
community.
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Juneau Family Birth Center
16012 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-1203Committed to providing midwifery care,
affordable and accessible health care, parenting education
and support, and preventative counseling.
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Ketchikan Committee For The Homeless
(PATH)
P.O. Box 9426,
Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-225-4194Provides safe temporary housing for individuals and families
who are homeless. Facilities include showers, kitchen and laundry
room.
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Ketchikan Youth Initiatives
724 Bayview Street,
Ketchikan, AK 99901
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Love INC
PO Box 35432, Juneau, AK 99803
907-780-4090A network of caring Christian churches
helping Juneau families and individuals address physical and
emotional needs through food pantry, clothing, furniture and
other services. |
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NAMI - Juneau/Polaris House
PO Box 21661, Juneau, AK 99802
907-780-6775 |
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Patchworks, Inc.
3054 Fifth Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-225-4350Works with youth, parents, schools and other
community groups to create positive experiences and support
systems for children and youth. |
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Planned Parenthood of Alaska
4001 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99508
907-770-9706
www.ppak.orgProvides reproductive health care, education
and advocacy to Alaskan residents through medical clinics and
education offices
in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Sitka, and Soldotna.
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REACH, Inc.
213 3rd St., Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-8228
www.reachak.orgServices to individuals at risk of
or those experiencing
developmental disabilities. Services include assessment, intake, care
coordination, respite, support living and employment
services.
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Rendezvous Senior Day Services, Inc.
2441 First Ave., Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-247-1961
www.rendezvoussenior.orgSeniors and adults with
disabilities provided Adult Day and Assisted Living services
in day and 24 hour settings. Medical Equipment Loan
available community-wide. |
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Sitka Counseling and Prevention Services, Inc.
701 Indian River Rd., Sitka, AK 99835
907-747-3636
www.scpsak.org
Prevent and
reduce the effects of mental illness/substance abuse in
the lives of youth, adults, and families by providing
caring, professional, therapeutic, and preventative
services. |
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Sitkans Against Family Violence
P.O. Box 6136, Sitka, AK 99835
907-747-3370
www.safv.netProvides essential services for victims of domestic violence
and sexual assault of their children, including immediate safety, crisis intervention,
children’s services, and education and prevention.
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Southeast Alaska Food Bank
10020 Crazy Horse Dr., Juneau, AK 99801
907-789-6184Collects, stores and distributes donated food items to non-profit
member agencies serving Southeast’s disadvantaged populations including
low income, homeless, disabled, or elderly.
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Southeast Alaska Guidance Association
(SAGA)
P.O. Box 33037,
Juneau, AK 99803
907-789-6172
800-789-6172
www.servealaska.orgProviding youth with adventure-based education and outdoor work
experience that helps them make the connection between what they
learn and how they live.
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Southeast Alaska Independent Living/ORCA,
Inc.
3225 Hospital Drive, Suite #300,
Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-4920
www.sailinc.orgAdvocacy, peer support, information and referral, independent
living skills, interpreter referral, and adaptive recreation services
for people of all ages with disabilities.
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Southeast Regional Resource Center
(SERRC)
210 Ferry Way, Suite #200, Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-5718
www.serrc.orgInstruction in basic reading, writing, math, ESL, computer
literacy, GED preparation/testing, job search, and employment training
in Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and throughout Southeast Alaska.
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St. Vincent de Paul
8617 Teal St., Juneau, AK 99801
907-789-5535Provides monetary assistance, food, clothing, housing, childcare
and family support services to the needy throughout southeast Alaska.
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Wildflower Court
2000 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau, AK, 99801
907-463-8700
Long-term care facility offering medical
services and activities in an inspired living environment.
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Women in Safe Homes (WISH)
PO Box 6552, Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-225-9474Promotes zero tolerance for violent crimes
against women & children, and advocates for victims' rights. |
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Zach Gordon Teenage Club, Inc.
155 S. Seward Street, Juneau, AK 99802
907-586-2635Provides a “home away from home” for youth. Supported activities
include basketball, climbing wall, lounge, kitchen and meal distribution
and scholarships.
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