United Way of the Tanana Valley Focuses on Collaboration and Results Our Purpose. We know that people like you really want to make a difference in our community, and we want to be your partner. Community Matters. Experience tells us that the best way to help the most people is to focus on the root causes of the most serious problems. Partnership Matters. We bring together people from all across the community to tackle the issues that matter most. Results Matter. United Way is focused on the bottom-line results: the lives we change and the communities we shape. We know that's what matters to you. Read more » United Way is improving lives by mobilizing communities to create lasting changes in community conditions. To see how our 23 member agencies are creating lasting changes in community conditions, Click here. Want to know where the money goes? Read more » Ann Kjera takes over as United Way director With barely time for a deep breath in between, Ann Kjera is exchanging executive director chairs. Today is her first day on the job leading the United Way of the Tanana Valley. Read more »  RECENT NEWS What is Weed & Seed? Weed and Seed, a community-based strategy sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), is an innovative, comprehensive multiagency approach to law enforcement, crime prevention, and community revitalization. The strategy involves a two-pronged approach: law enforcement agencies and prosecutors cooperate in "weeding out" violent criminals and drug abusers, and public agencies and community-based private organizations collaborate to "seed" much-needed human services, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and neighborhood restoration programs. A community-oriented policing component bridges the weeding and seeding elements. Click here to read the Spring Newsletter [691kb pdf]. Can you Help? The four Weed & Seed Strategies are implemented via four working subcommittees, plus some special project teams. Approximately 100 people and 30 partners comprise the working groups. These subcommittees and teams meet regularly and are eager to have your involvement. Involved community residents and businesses are key to this program's success. To learn more or to volunteer, Cathy Persinger at weedseed@ak.net or 322-8516. For Law Enforcement, Officer Alana Malloy at ajmalloy@ci.fairbanks.ak.us or 450-6469. The Ringstad Park Neighborhood Weed & Seed footprint is identifiable as: North: 2nd Avenue to 1st Avenue; South: Eagan Avenue and 16th Avenue, Cowles and 17th Avenue; West: Wilbur Street; East: Barnette Street and Gillam Way. To view a site map, click here [148kb pdf]. To view the Weed & Seed Recognition application, click here [203kb pdf].  How YOU can strengthen our community - Volunteer!! Volunteers throughout our community ensure the success of numerous nonprofit and business activities ranging from youth sports, to the arts, to serving on the boards of the numerous organizations that make up our community. Without volunteers, these important needs within our community would go unmet. Volunteer today! A Guide to Volunteering: Practical Tips to Get You Started [68kb .pdf file] Find the perfect community 'cause' or volunteer agency that's right for you. Have a look through our Volunteer Opportunity Directory Volunteer Legal Handbook   Campaign Forms 2007 Main United Way Contribution Form [88kb .pdf file] United Way Brochure [90kb .pdf file]   Copyright © 00-Present. United Way of the Tanana Valley Community Impact | Member Agencies | Volunteer! | Donate | About      All Rights Reserved.   PO Box 74396 Fairbanks, Alaska 99707 Phone: 907-452-7211   The United Way Hand Symbol is a Registered Trademark of United Way of America. Design by WebWeavers Technology Group, LLC Photo of Fairbanks, AK. by & sponsored in part by © Patrick J. Endres/AlaskaPhotoGraphics.com