United Way Officially Launches Alaska 2-1-1
United Way of Anchorage President, Michele Brown, officially launched 2-1-1, the new statewide health and human services help line at a press conference on February 11, 2008. "Just as you call 9-1-1 for an emergency or 4-1-1 for information, Alaskans now call 2-1-1 when they need help finding health and social services", said Brown. "We know how confusing, frustrating and intimidating it can be to find needed services. We know some people give up before they get the help they need. We want Alaskans to think of 2-1-1 as their GPS for getting help in a complicated world." Click here to learn more.
SCAM ALERT
United Way Taking Action to End Fraudulent Activity
October 5, 2007 - Anchorage , AK - Be advised that an organization identifying itself as United Global Award Inc. is not affiliated with or acting on behalf of United Way of Anchorage. This organization is using the United Way of Anchorage name without permission in an attempt to defraud the public. It appears the intent is to lure the recipient of a direct mail package to call a telephone number to activate an enclosed counterfeit check.
What United Way of Anchorage is doing about it:
- We have secured our bank accounts and no funds have been lost.
- United Way of Anchorage has reported the activity to the appropriate authorities.
- Notifying the public that United Way of Anchorage is not involved with or affiliated with this organization and that any financial transactions with this organization are not by, with or through United Way of Anchorage.
- Notifying the public that United Way of Anchorage is not involved in any sweepstakes, or any promotion that involves sending unsolicited checks to people unaffiliated with United Way.
- We are grateful to the members of the public who notified us of this activity and continue to provide information which we're able to turn over to the authorities.
If you have any questions about this activity or need to report a similar activity, please contact Len Lambert, Chief Financial Officer, United Way of Anchorage, at llambert@ak.org or (907) 263-3810.
2007 United Way Campaign Kicks-off with Inspiring Message from Keynote Speaker on
"Transformation, Partnership and Leadership."
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Anchorage, AK - September 6, 2007 - Keynote speaker, Mike Eskew, Chairman and CEO, UPS, delivered an engaging and inspiring message to more than 700 community and business leaders gathered today at the Egan Center to officially kick-off the 2007 United Way Campaign. Mr. Eskew spoke of the many parallels between UPS and United Way, and how transformation, partnership and leadership are critical to the success of the two organizations and to building a stronger community.
Read Mr. Eskew's speech, click here!
Read Anchorage Daily News Editorial on United Way - September 24, 2007 - click here
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