Community PLUS Schools add up to success!

Attendance is the foundation for success in school, and we know that when students are given the support they need, their attendance goes up. That’s why Community PLUS Schools, a United Way of Anchorage community collaboration, connects the right students to the right supports at the right time.

Some of the most common ways we help kids are with school lunches, tutoring, after school clubs, and after school transportation. Students and their families are also connected to community resources, support in developing a network for assistance, and mentoring in building effective strategies that bolster children’s academic success.

United Way of Anchorage and the Anchorage School District have lead this collaboration since 2014.

In the 2019-20 school year, 600 students were served with 884 academic and community supports provided at 13 schools and our data shows they’re working. On average, 86.9% of students receiving PLUS supports are meeting attendance goals compared with an average of 73.8% meeting them among Community PLUS Schools’ overall student populations. That’s 13.1% higher than their peers.

Each year, Community PLUS Schools has expanded its impact and will reach students in 15 schools in the 2020/21 school year. Our goal is to continue to reach more students and schools well into the future.

Our schools include:

So how does it work?

How can you get involved?

Become a positive role model! If you are interested in volunteering as a tutor, mentor or to help with homework and activities, contact us today!

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Thank you to our donors!