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United Way News
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August-13-2010
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Day of Caring 2010
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Join us this year for another fabulous Day of Caring, a day when employers support their community by allowing employees to volunteer and help a local nonprofit. Previous years have including
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August-3-2010
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Johnny Patton Country Show
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Join us August 7th at Juneau's Centennial Hall for the Juneau Country Music Opry and Dance.
Doors open at 1 pm for a country style BBQ for $15 followed by the Opry Show where 25 local imper
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July-31-2010
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Alaska's First Born Learning Trail Dedicated
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Alaska's First Born Learning Trail was dedicated in Juneau on July 17 at the Twin Lakes Park near Project Playground. The ten signs help caregivers and parents interact with young children
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June-17-2010
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VOLUNTEER JUNEAU: A New Web-based Volunteer Forum
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United Way of SE Alaska and SAGA have come together to create a new web-based volunteer forum called Volunteer Juneau. Click HERE to visit the Volunteer Juneau Facebook page; become a fan today!
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Partner Agencies
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 907-263-2050
A 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 Health Fair, Inc.
P.O. Box 24518, Douglas, AK 99824
907-723-5100
http://www.healthfair.ak.org
Provides opportunities throughout Alaska for community health education and medical screenings. Services are provided for urban and rural communities, schools, worksites, seniors, and special populations. |
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Alaska Island Community Services
333 Church St., Wrangell, AK 99929
Addressing the comprehensive and behavioral healthcare needs of the people in and around the Wrangell area. Also confronting the identified social, educational, and service needs within the same area. |
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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 3225 Hospital Drive, Suite #202, Juneau, AK 99801 907-463-5713 http://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 http://www.bigbrothersbigsistersalaska.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Alaska helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships. |
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Boy Scouts of America, Great Alaska Council 3117 Patterson Street, Anchorage, AK 99504-4041 907-337-9547 http://www.scoutingalaska.org/
Provides 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 P.O. Box 6336, Sitka, AK 99835 907-747-4600 www.ptialaska.net/~sfia
Trained 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) http://www.cancerconnectionak.org/
Cancer 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 http://www.ccsjuneau.org/
Programs 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 http://www.ghscorp.org/
We 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 of Alaska 316 W. 11th Street, Juneau, AK 99801 907-586-1710 http://www.girlscoutsalaska.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 907-586-4159
Provides 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 907-789-4390
http://home.onemain.com/~helpinghandsjuneau/
We 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 907-766-3645
Trained 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 Health & Birth Center 16012 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau, AK 99801 907-586-1203
www,juneaubirthcenter.org
Committed 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 907-225-4194
Provides 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 800-731-5531
Empowers the community by fostering and funding youth and young adult initiatives designed to create a constructive social environment. |
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Love INC P.O. Box 35432, Juneau, AK 99803 907-780-4090
A 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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Lynn Canal Human Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 90, Haines, AK 99827
907-766-2177
Works collaboratively to bring forth mental health, motivation for change, recovery, and a rise in human potential for the communities served by providing mental health and substance abuse services to promote and improve individual and community well-being. |
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Polaris House P.O. Box 21661, Juneau, AK 99802 907-780-6775
Provides vocational rehabilitation to people with severe mental illnesses utilizing a clubhouse model. |
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Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest 4001 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99508 907-770-9706 http://www.ppak.org/
Provides 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 http://www.reachak.org/
Services 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
Seniors and adults with disabilities provided Adult Day Care and Senior Housing in day and 24-hr 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 http://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 http://www.safv.net/
Provides 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 907-789-6184
http://www.foodbankofalaska.org/viewPage.php?ID=53
Collects, 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 http://www.servealaska.org/
Providing 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 http://www.sailinc.org/
Advocacy, 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 http://www.serrc.org/
Instruction 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 907-789-5535
Provides 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 907-225-9474
http://www.ketchikanwish.org
Promotes zero tolerance for violent crimes against women & children, and advocates for victims' rights. |
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