United Way 90by2020

When our youth succeed, our community succeeds. The goal is a 90% graduation rate by 2020.

Make a commitment to Anchorage’s youth today!

I support the goal of 90% on-time high school graduation by 2020! I know it will take both bold actions and simple things to achieve the goal. I believe we all have a role to play. I believe I can and WILL make a difference.

I commit to:
A little bit about me:
(None of this information will be distributed outside of United Way)

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...people in Anchorage have made the commitment!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING:
from carol
I will continue to honor the opinions of our young people in my retirement. I will volunteer at youth serving agencies and activities so that more of our students stay on track to graduate on time.
from Kelly
Coaching young girls running skills, empowerment and self-confidence through Girls on the Run!
from Matt
Routinely ask youth for their opinion ... about just about anything.
from Polly
support youth by mindfully implementing the 10 simple thinkg to show I care
from becky
* Get to know favorite hobbies of my neighbor kids, so I can ask about their specific interests, when I see them on the street. * Make a special effort to have a conversation with our friend's children, when we are visiting. (Ideally one-on-one if its practical)
from Ryan
spread the word about current graduation rates and UW's goal. Smile and interact with kids I see. Support legislation to improve the education system.
from Solveig
empower youth through my work at YWCA Alaska & spend time outside of work talking with the youth who are my neighbors, who work at coffee shops, and who I meet about their lives, their dreams, and be supportive in the ways that I can!
from Glen
Help kids struggling with substance use overcome their addictions.
from Nicholas
Stay matched with my Little Brother (in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program) until he graduates.
from Nicholad
Stay matched with my Little Brother (in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program) until he graduates.
from Ruth
encouraging others to talk to and listen to our youth, but most importantly to learn their names.
from Karin
making sure our agency focuses on positive accomplishments and strengths of youth not just their problems.
from Melissa
ensuring that youth remain a focus of the outreach efforts in my agency.
from Heather
Stopping the work I am doing and giving my full attention to the youth I see today.
from Trina
continuing to volunteer as a Big Sister until my Little Sister graduates from high school.