News and Updates
Stay informed about the latest developments in our efforts to end homelessness in Anchorage. Here, you'll find updates on our programs, community initiatives, success stories, and ways you can get involved. Together, we can create lasting change and provide stable housing solutions for all. Visit regularly or subscribe to our monthly newsletter to see how we are making a difference and how you can contribute to our mission.
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Thank you for supporting our 12 Days of Warmth campaign!
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.
It’s not too late to Pick.Click.Give.
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.
Opportunity to house more youth in Anchorage
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.
Point-in-Time Count set for late January
Our community is taking part in the annual Point-in-Time Count of those experiencing homelessness.
HUD announces historic amounts of CoC funding
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.
AmeriCorps members are here for community
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.
Project Homeless Connect provides key connections for unhoused neighbors
More than 450 people were served at Project Homeless Connet 2024. Many of them were living unsheltered as winter began to set in.
Our community seeks $5 million from HUD
Our community is seeking $5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for 14 new and renewal projects to serve those experiencing homelessness.
AWAIC provides a path to housing
For more than 20 years, Anchorage’s main shelter serving domestic violence survivors also has not only provided safety in the moment, but has helped clients transition to stable housing.
Partnership ensures the most vulnerable people are sheltered
In the first week after Anchorage’s early, record-breaking October snowfall, 200 beds of emergency shelter were filled.
How are we doing?
How are we doing?
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage is going down, data in the Homelessness Management Information System shows.
Municipality of Anchorage has a plan to address homelessness
Municipality of Anchorage has a plan to address homelessness
The LaFrance administration has unveiled its one-year plan to address homelessness through four broad tactics
Understanding Homelessness in Anchorage: A National and Local Perspective
In 2023, homelessness across the U.S. reached record levels, with more than 653,000 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January.
Donor spotlight!
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.
Street outreach connects with those living outdoors
How do we reach our unsheltered neighbors? Street outreach! It's how we know who is unsheltered and where to find them.
Another round of move-ins on the books!
Fourteen people from an encampment just off the Coastal Trail near Elderberry Park now have a home.