August 2021 Newsletter
United Way of Southeast Alaska wants to hear from you!
As we chart our course and update our strategic plan for the next three years, we want to hear from you first. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to give us your input on how we can most effectively collaborate with communities and agencies across Southeast Alaska to strengthen and improve the Health, Education, and Financial Stability of all individuals. Please complete the survey by September 3.

For more information about United Way of Southeast Alaska, please visit our website.
Juneau C.A.R.E.S. Food Program Video
We are excited to share this 13-minute video about the United Way C.A.R.E.S. Food Program! You may have seen the shorter video on social media, please take a moment to watch and share this one.

This program was a great opportunity for us to develop partnerships and support local businesses. The full write-up and video are in News at our site: Seven Months, 23 Restaurants, 75,000 Meals: United Way Juneau CARES Food Program and the video is available to watch on YouTube.
Help Your Community Come Together in a UNITED WAY!
Partner Agency Transitions:
SERRC - Alaska's Educational Resource Center names Julie Staley Executive Director
Julie Staley has been selected as the new executive director of SERRC - Alaska’s Educational Resource Center following a nationwide search. Staley will lead Alaska’s only educational service agency, serving adults, students, teachers, families, schools and school districts across the state, from Metlakatla to Utqiagvik.
 
Staley previously served as the agency’s associate director and has been with the agency since 1992. She has worked in education and administration since 1978, beginning her career in Australia. 
 
SERRC’s board of directors contracted with the Association of Educational Service Agencies to conduct the search, with a hiring panel consisting of board members and staff. 
 
“We are so excited to have Julie Staley as our Executive Director,” said Dr. Roy Getchell, Haines School District Superintendent and 2021-22 SERRC Board Chair, “Her knowledge in the field and commitment to education gives us confidence that SERRC will continue its mission of supporting Alaska's children by delivering exemplary services and programs throughout our great state.”
 
SERRC was formed in 1976 and celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2021. SERRC’s services include providing business and technology services to districts, professional development, special education and related services, facilities management, federal programs grant management, direct student services and much more. 
 
For more information on SERRC - Alaska's Educational Resource Center, visit serrc.org.
 
Executive Director Julie Staley may be reached at julies@serrc.org or 907-586-6806.
United Way of Southeast Alaska Welcomes New Board Member
Rochelle Lindley
United Way of Southeast Alaska is pleased to announce the election of Rochelle Lindley to the Board of Directors. Ms. Lindley is the Community & Government Affairs Manager for COEUR Alaska’s, Kensington Mine. She was elected to fill a three-year term on the United Way Board.

Rochelle joined Coeur Alaska in 2020 and brings with her a wealth of varied communications, PR, and community engagement expertise. A born and raised Alaskan and graduate of the University of Alaska Southeast, she spends much of her free time outdoors exploring and enjoying the Last Frontier.
 
Coeur Alaska’s, Kensington Mine has been a long-time supporter of United Way and its programs. They have sponsored the COEUR ALASKA: LEARN UNITED Reading Tutor Program since it inception in 2012. The Coeur Alaska LEARN UNITED Reading Tutor Program works with the public school system to provide constructive guidance, positive encouragement, and a literacy-rich setting for elementary school-aged children. The company has continued to generously invest in the program over the last nine years.
 
Coeur Alaska and its employees have been generous donors to the annual employee giving campaign. The COVID-19 pandemic inspired Coeur Alaska to find alternative ways to support the UWSEAK in 2020, including hosting internal employee fundraisers and increasing its company fundraising match, since employees could not participate in their usual volunteer work in the community. Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine employees have supported UWSEAK through its Employee Workplace Campaign and the UWSEAK’s Day of Caring since 2011. In 2012, Coeur Alaska partnered with the UWSEAK and Juneau School District to establish the LEARN UNITED: Reading Tutor Program to work toward improving the literacy skills of area elementary students.

The 2020 campaign gift includes $14,399.87 in employee payroll deduction contributions, $16,175 from an internal employee fundraiser, and a $9,425.13 donation from Coeur Alaska. As the Community & Government Affairs Manager for COEUR Alaska’s, Kensington Mine Ms. Lindley leads the internal campaign effort.

Chair Elect Emil Mackey welcomed Rochelle to the board, noting noted that Ms. Lindley is a leader in the community and will be a valuable addition to the United Way board. Since 1974, United Way of Southeast Alaska has been working to “advance the common good” by recruiting people and organizations throughout the region to identify community issues, focus a response and effect change.

To learn more about United Way and its 34 partner agencies, visit www.unitedwayseak.org. To donate online, visit www.unitedwayseak.org/donate.
Rain or Shine Learning All The Time
Baby's brains are primed to grow and learn. From the first moments, they absorb new experiences. You can help young children grow and learn just by talking, exploring, cuddling, and sharing your favorite things and places.

Babies and young children learn an incredible amount just by being with us. Bring them along and share your stories, traditions, and songs.