Community Outreach

Over 20 agencies collaborated to help Anchorage win the 100 Best Communities Award. Through these efforts and partnerships, Anchorage is recognized for the fourth time for being a great community.

A THANK YOU from all of Anchorage goes out to all of the collaborating agencies, organizations, businesses, and individuals:

Anchorage School District, Kohl's, Automated Laundry Systems & Supplies, AYFN/POWER, Anchorage Youth Development Coalition, Camp Fire Alaska, Northern Forum, School Business Partnerships, Boys & Girls Club Alaska, CMCA, Providence Hospital, Anchorage's Promise, Volunteers of America Alaska, Spirit of Youth, Chugiak High School FCCLA, Girl Scouts of Alaska, United Way of Anchorage, Mayor's Office, YWCA, MOA Parks & Recreation, Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association, Nine Star Education & Employment Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Anchorage Public Library, Alaska Teen Media Institute, and the community youth who gave testimonies.

In addition, we wish to thank the following community coalitions:

Anchorage United for Youth – AUY is a community action plan from United Way to bring support to Anchorage’s youth in SIX strategy areas:
- Supportive Adult Relationships
- Meaningful Opportunities
- Family Support
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Substance Use
- Environmental Structures
Anchorage Youth Development Coalition – AYDC is a community-based coalition with the purpose to increase the success of Anchorage’s youth.
Red Ribbon Coalition - RRC is dedicated to reducing substance use among youth in Anchorage. They support the community’s collaborations and prevention efforts.