Sealaska Answers Conoco Phillips Community Challenge for United Way of SE

Sealaska values healthy communities.  Recently United Way of Southeast Alaska http://www.unitedwayseak.org/ reached out to Sealaska to encourage participation in the Conoco Phillips Community Challenge.  According to United Way of Southeast President & CEO Brenda Hewitt, the non-profit organization serving Southeast is struggling financially due to the recession and is unable to provide the historical level of support to Southeast residents in need.  “Conoco Phillips awarded United Way of Southeast Alaska with a $5000 community challenge to help,” said Hewitt. “We hope other organizations will follow Sealaska and contribute so United Way can realize the full benefit of the challenge.”

On April 17, 2009 Sealaska President & CEO Chris E. McNeil, Jr. presented United Way a check for $1500 to ensure that the Conoco Phillips community challenge grant will be successful.

“This is a tremendous gift,” said Hewitt.  “We are proud to have partners like Sealaska who can see the value of advancing the common good.  Sealaska’s leadership in giving is an excellent example of how we can all live better when we all live united.” 

“The United Way of Southeast Alaska has made a positive impact on so many lives, strengthening the communities of Southeast Alaska ,” said McNeil. “The United Way of Southeast Alaska and Sealaska share community based values and we are proud to support their efforts. I hope others will join us, especially in these economic challenging times.”

United Way of Southeast Alaska is a locally operated 501(c)3 nonprofit created to build strong communities in Southeast Alaska by supporting 38 health and social service agencies throughout the region and by acting as a neutral collaborator and convener to address pressing community issues such as child care, housing, families and youth.  To learn more what United Way of Southeast Alaska click here< http://www.unitedwayseak.org/index.php?pr=FAQs>

Sealaska, a Growing Tradition
Sealaska has been strengthening business with culture since 1971.  We are a Native corporation owned by 20,000 tribal member shareholders and guided by their tradition of environmental stewardship and community enrichment.

Learn more at www.sealaska.com