When we provide a new coat or a sturdy pair of boots, we’re not just ensuring someone stays warm. We are making a connection to resources and long-term solutions.

Alaskans, you have a unique way to give back while applying for your PFD: Pick.Click.Give.

This program allows you to donate a portion of your Permanent Fund dividend to causes that matter, like helping people experiencing homelessness right here in Anchorage. Donations start at just $25, and every contribution adds up to real impact.

Our community is considering a new opportunity to provide housing and other supports for youth. The federal government recently announced that the Anchorage Continuum of Care is eligible to apply for a new round of grants through the federal Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program.

Our community is taking part in the annual Point-in-Time Count of those experiencing homelessness.

The federal government on Friday announced the largest amount of federal funding to the Continuum of Care program in history. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program provides housing and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

At ACEH, our AmeriCorps volunteers are getting right to it, helping with street outreach, walk-in clients and later this month, the Point-in-Time Count of individuals experiencing homelessness.

Patricia has gone from a tent in the woods to shelter to a cute apartment in Mountain View. She crochets hats to give away to people who are still unhoused, calling them “hats for my homies.” Anchorage resident Mary Navitsky read the story and was so inspired, she donated her own stash of beautiful yarns to Patricia’s cause.