New Chance - United Relief Program

06/17/2026

At New Chance Inc we want to say a huge thank you to Camp Fire Alaska for giving our youngest clients the opportunity to attend summer camp 🏕️ while their parents are working during the day!

We are grateful that children can enjoy a safe, fun, and adventurous summer, make new friends, and learn more about Alaska.

Thank you for supporting local families and creating wonderful memories! ♥️

06/10/2026

We are deeply honored and grateful to be recognized by the Municipality of Anchorage Clerk's Office on the World Refugee Day. 🌎 🌻 We are thankful to our our city, community partners, volunteers, and neighbors who help newcomers feel at home in Alaska!

At New Chance - United Relief Program, we love this work and are proud to serve alongside Catholic Social Services - Alaska,Alaska Literacy Program, Pickett Solutions and such a caring community.

Thank you! ♥️

06/05/2026

We are honored and grateful to United Way of Mat Su for awarding New Chance Ukraine Relief Program a 2026 Community Grant. 🎉

Over the past four years, United Way of Mat-Su has been a valued partner in supporting refugee families as they rebuild their lives in Alaska. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦

Together, we have welcomed newly arriving families at the airport with donated stuffed animals for the children, coordinated with local businesses to provide traditional Ukrainian welcome bread and salt, helped children prepare for their first day of school in the United States with backpacks and school supplies, and connected families with resources that helped them successfully settle into their new communities.

With this grant, we look forward to helping even more families in need and continuing to build a stronger, more welcoming Mat-Su community.

Thank you, United Way of Mat-Su, for standing with us from the beginning! ♥️

📸 Youngest United Way volunteer greeting a newly arrived Ukrainian refugee at the Anchorage Airport in 2022.

05/22/2026

Four years ago today, we welcomed our first group of arrivals, 12 people. Their lives, and ours, were forever changed, though we didn’t yet know just how much.

After that first flight, we were at the airport for every direct flight from Frankfurt to Anchorage, welcoming more Ukrainians to their new home - Alaska. Before the summer even ended, we had welcomed over 600 people. Such a sweet memory… and there are still so, so many stories to tell.

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12 Ukrainian refugees flew into Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Saturday morning.

05/18/2026

We are proud to see our Ukrainian clients giving back to the local community by helping clean streets in Anchorage and Wasilla in partnership with Matson in Alaska.

They care about the places they now call home, and we love seeing our communities clean and united. ❤️

05/18/2026

New Chance would like to thank the Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Official 🐟 for leading two educational events in Anchorage and Wasilla for Ukrainian refugees. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about fishing and wildlife in Alaska, enjoy time together, and try delicious smoked fish from our local community. Thank you for your support! 🫎

05/15/2026

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05/09/2026

On this Day of Remembrance and Victory over Na**sm in World War II, we honour millions of people whose lives were taken by this war, as well as those who defended the world from Na**sm.

World War II became one of the most terrible tragedies in human history. Millions of Ukrainians served in various armies of the anti-Hitler coalition and took part in underground resistance, as our land became the site of major battles and immense human suffering. World War II took the lives of more than 8 million Ukrainians.

The year 1945 did not bring lasting peace to Ukraine – in another totalitarian regime, the Soviet Union, repression continued. Today, Ukraine is once again forced to defend its freedom and the security of all Europe against Russian aggression.

The memory of World War II should serve as a call for responsibility and determination to defend a just and lasting peace.

04/28/2026

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04/11/2026

New Chance is incredibly proud of our Executive Director Zori, on receiving the Alaska Journal of Commerce “Top 40 Under 40 Award” 🏆- one of Alaska’s most respected honors recognizing outstanding young leaders for their professional achievements, and meaningful impact in the community. 🎉Zori, your dedication, vision, and the difference you make in people’s lives inspire us every day. We are proud of you and grateful to be part of your mission!

Thank you everyone who made this possible for Zori!