United Way of the Tanana Valley

10/08/2026

Design Alaska recently kicked off their United Way workplace campaign with a special visit from Fairbanks Youth Advocates (The Door), an organization they've helped bring to life more than a decade ago.

Thirteen years ago, Design Alaska helped bring the vision for The Door's youth shelter to life, creating the original blueprints that helped turn an idea into a brick-and-mortar reality.

During the kickoff, The Door's Executive Director Krystel Marino and Deputy Director Alaya Webb shared the organization's history, achievements, and plans for the future. It was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how far The Door has come since those early plans were drawn.

Thank you, Design Alaska, Inc. , for your continued commitment to our community and for helping make a lasting difference in the lives of young people throughout Interior Alaska!

700 Champions. One Community. 💙

10/08/2026

A Warm Place. A Community Working Together. 💙

As temperatures drop in the Interior, a safe, warm place to go can make all the difference.

Join Kayla Smith on Behind the Mission as she visits with Pete Pinney, Raven Fleagle, and Michelle Peschke from the Fairbanks Housing and Homeless Coalition. Hear about the Fairbanks Warming Center, local housing resources, and ways we can help our neighbors find safety and support.

Airing Saturday, October 10, at 11:30 AM on KFAR 660 AM and 97.5 FM.

Listen in and learn how you can be part of the work.

Fairbanks Housing & Homeless Coalition

10/06/2026

A sweet start to Alyeska’s 56th annual campaign with United Way! 💙

The kickoff dessert auction raised $6,680 to support our neighbors across the Tanana Valley!

Thank you to the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company team and everyone who donated desserts, placed bids, and joined in the fun. We’re grateful for this longstanding partnership and the generosity of Alyeska employees.

Enjoy a few highlights from the celebration!

10/05/2026

Has Behind the Mission helped you find a local service or support? 💙

Maybe you heard about a resource for your family, connected with a local organization, or passed along helpful information to a friend.

We’d love to hear about it! Comment below or send us a private message. Share only what you’re comfortable sharing.

🎙️ Thank you for listening and helping us connect more neighbors with the support they need.

09/30/2026

Living the Best Life, and sharing it with our community! 💙
FRA’s 20th Campaign Fashion Show brought that theme to life with style, smiles, and plenty of personality.
Thank you to Fairbanks Resource-Agency, the models, staff, volunteers, and everyone who attended and cheered them on. We’re grateful for FRA’s continued support of United Way of the Tanana Valley and the care they bring to our community every day.

09/28/2026

Our friends at the Fairbanks Children's Museum have another fun week planned, with hands-on activities, creative learning.

Check out what’s happening this week and make some time for a little exploring!

Checked the calendar and... October starts on Thursday?! Feels a little fast, but alas we're switching things up around here and exploring space this month!

This also means Kids' Night In is on Friday, and we have spots left for pizza, play, and fun while you go do some you things. Register them here: https://fairbankschildrensmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/kids-night-in-october-2026/3130839

09/26/2026

For generations, The Salvation Army Fairbanks Corps has been there for our neighbors, providing practical help and hope when it’s needed most, and United Way of the Tanana Valley is proud to stand alongside them as a community partner.

Their impact right here at home includes:

🏠 Rent and utility assistance
👕 Clothing and household assistance
🚗 Transportation assistance helping people access employment, healthcare, and other essential services

The Salvation Army continues to serve Fairbanks, and we’re proud to be by their side as they do. 💙

09/25/2026

Dessert, local art, live music, and a great cause!
Come out and support one of our local nonprofit partners! 💙

Looking for something to do Friday night?

Join us for the NAMI Fairbanks Dessert Auction & Art Show, Friday from 6–8 PM at the JP Jones Center.

🍰 Bid on homemade desserts
🎨 Meet local artists and shop their work
🎶 Enjoy live music by Darrell Jarmon
☕ Light refreshments
✈️ Alaska Airlines raffle drawing at 8 PM

Admission is free.

Dessert bidding begins when the doors open, with tables closing at approximately 6:50 and 7:30 PM, so come early and give yourself time to look around, bid and visit.

Bring a friend and spend Friday evening with us!

09/24/2026

A new space for connection, community, and wellness is opening right here in Fairbanks! 💙

Join the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition this Friday for an open house at their new Community Center. Stop by, meet the team, learn more about their work, and see how you can get involved.

🎉We're just a few days away from the open house for The Community Center - FWC's new multi-generational third space!

Come by to meet our staff and volunteers, hear about upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved with the coalition! 🙌

- Free food and mocktails! 🍹
- Mural concept design competition 🖍️
- Community quilt activity 🧵
- Resources and prevention tools 🛡️
- and more!

PLUS we'll have live music by local musician Arianna from 6-7pm! 🎤

We're so excited to welcome you to our new space THIS FRIDAY from 5-9 at 645 8th Ave! 🪩

09/23/2026

🩰 Step Behind the Stage with North Star Ballet

Join us as we sit down with Courtland Weaver and Wendy Walker from North Star Ballet - Fairbanks to talk about their work, their passion, upcoming events, and the role dance continues to play in our Fairbanks community.

Airing Saturday, September 26 at 11:30 AM on KFAR, 660AM-97.5FM.

Go Behind the Mission with us and hear the stories behind the people and organizations making a difference right here in the Tanana Valley. 💙