United Way of Mat Su

United Way of Mat Su Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED! Our work focuses around strategies to create opportunities for everyone in our community to live a better life.

For thirty-five years as a force for positive change, we have worked to identify and address our community’s most pressing problems. With the generous support of individuals, corporations, foundations and strategic partners, we are unique and positioned to make a significant and lasting impact. United Way of Mat-Su works to advance the common good in the Mat-Su by focusing on the building blocks f

or a good life: quality education that leads to stable jobs, income to support a family, and good health. We are moving people from poverty to possibility, helping kids be all that they can be, and building strong and healthy communities.

United Way of Mat-Su and Thrive Mat-Su are happy to announce our Block Party Mini Grants! The Mini Grant provides a plan...
06/09/2026

United Way of Mat-Su and Thrive Mat-Su are happy to announce our Block Party Mini Grants! The Mini Grant provides a planning tool kit, resource list and $500 for you to plan and host an event in your neighborhood this summer.

If you have any questions or would like to apply
please contact United Way of Mat-Su at
[email protected]

We will be in front of the Palmer train Depot!
06/06/2026

We will be in front of the Palmer train Depot!

Due to a double booking at the pavilion, the children’s book fest will now be happening in front of the Palmer Train Depot. See you there!

Celebrate summer with us!
06/05/2026

Celebrate summer with us!

LOCATION CHANGE: Please note, this event has moved from the pavilion to out in front of the Train Depot.

Come celebrate summer with us at the Children's Book Fest, along with The Palmer Arts Council, Fireside Books Alaska, and United Way of Mat Su!

Come stop by our table at the MTA Annual Meeting! We’re celebrating a year of growth and great partnership with our MTA ...
06/04/2026

Come stop by our table at the MTA Annual Meeting!
We’re celebrating a year of growth and great partnership with our MTA friends.
Grab some swag, say hello and recap the year with us!

We are so very proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Community Grants! We were thoroughly impressed with the qual...
06/03/2026

We are so very proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Community Grants!

We were thoroughly impressed with the quality, scope, vision and impacts presented to us in each and every application for this grant cycle. Our volunteer grants review committee carefully selected awardees whose projects will impact the lives of Mat-Su residents in lasting, measurable ways, and demonstrate a strong alignment with UWMS's priority areas.

Congratulations to:

Alaska's Healing Hearts
LINKS Resource Center
Mat-Su YMCA
New Chance Ukraine Relief
REACH 907 and Resilience Behavioral Health
Set Free Alaska
Upper Susitna Food Pantry

Our heartfelt thanks to all organizations who took the time to submit applications during this grant cycle. We are so thankful for the work of all our Valley nonprofits.

For more information on our Community Grants program, visit: unitedwaymatsu.org/community-impact-grants/

Pride is a celebration of courage, visibility, and love.​At United Way, we believe everyone deserves to be seen, heard, ...
06/01/2026

Pride is a celebration of courage, visibility, and love.​

At United Way, we believe everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. That’s how we build communities where all people can thrive, together.

So much fun and new friends made!! We'll be here till 4!
05/20/2026


So much fun and new friends made!! We'll be here till 4!

Address

550 S Alaska Street, Ste 205
Palmer, AK
99645

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+19077455824

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