Contributed by Michelle Overstreet, MY House
MY House has gratefully enjoyed the support of some amazing organizations in the Valley, developing long-term relationships with businesses and organizations for fundraising partnerships. On November 3rd, radio station, Q99.7, celebrated the 5th Annual Radio Marathon for MY House. Q99.7 has partnered with MY House to raise over $125,000 in the past five years! This year, the team raised over $50,000 to support programs for homeless youth, including job training, employment skills and case management.
Station manager, Eddie Maxwell, with Brenna Bourassa from KMBQ opened the show at 6am and were totally on point, talking about why youth become homeless and barriers to housing, employment and education. Technical assistance from KMBQ support staff, Tony and Cookie, made the show work, interviewing guests and talking with successful clients.
Guest DJs, Mike LaJoie from KFAT, Shelley Ryan from The Moose and Michael Dukes from KBYR were amazing and closed out the show at 6pm. Guest DJs were blown away by guest testimonials and client stories, and by what is happening in the Valley for homeless youth. KTUU was on-site and covered the event, interviewing clients and sharing the community love for Valley youth.
Local businesses like Red Robin, CarDeets Detailing, The Tanning Hut and Chepos offered incentives for donors, and Wasilla Mayor, Bert Cottle, and Miss Alaska both contributed lunch with lucky donors who were part of the day’s events.
Homeless youth are so blessed to be part of a caring community with business and social support to encourage them to be independent and productive. Thank you Mat Su!
