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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🥧 Warmth, connection and a meal on Thanksgiving!🍗 Our community steps up to provide a fulfilling holiday for those most in need. Thank you to these organizations and businesses that are serving up free meals. Know of another community meal? Shar
🥧 Warmth, connection and a meal on Thanksgiving!🍗 Our community steps up to provide a fulfilling holiday for those most in need. Thank you to these organizations and businesses that are serving up free meals. Know of another community meal? Share in the comments! Special shoutout to the @foodbankofalaska and its partners for distributing complete meals to make at home. Details here: https://foodbankofalaska.org/blessing/ #ThanksgivingBlessing
For the first time, our community is using a by-name list prioritizing those who are most vulnerable for entry into cold weather shelter. It's working. Almost all of the 325 people who stayed in cold weather shelter during the first three weeks had
For the first time, our community is using a by-name list prioritizing those who are most vulnerable for entry into cold weather shelter. It's working. Almost all of the 325 people who stayed in cold weather shelter during the first three weeks had at least one disability, and half had three or more disabilities. Thanks to @anchoragedailynews for taking a close look: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2024/11/21/winter-shelters-are-full-anchorage-officials-say-theyre-working-to-open-more/
Our community gives back! The @foodbankofalaska is holding its annual Thanksgiving Blessing in Anchorage on *Monday* to provide everything needed to cook a complete Thanksgiving meal for those with a full kitchen. Volunteers needed, too! Click here
Our community gives back! The @foodbankofalaska is holding its annual Thanksgiving Blessing in Anchorage on *Monday* to provide everything needed to cook a complete Thanksgiving meal for those with a full kitchen. Volunteers needed, too! Click here for more information: https://foodbankofalaska.org/blessing/ #Gratitude #HelpOurNeighbors #FoodForAll
📢 National Homelessness Awareness Month: Anchorage's Unique Challenges While homelessness is a nationwide crisis, Anchorage faces distinct challenges: Long, cold, snowy winters. Geographic isolation. High housing costs and low vacancy rates. Anch
📢 National Homelessness Awareness Month: Anchorage's Unique Challenges While homelessness is a nationwide crisis, Anchorage faces distinct challenges: Long, cold, snowy winters. Geographic isolation. High housing costs and low vacancy rates. Anchored Home, Anchorage's 5-year plan to solve homelessness, focuses on proven strategies and sustainable housing solutions. Help us address homelessness in our community. 👀Learn more at aceh.org/anchored-home. 🙏Volunteer at aceh.org/volunteer. #HomelessnessAwarenessMonth #SolveHomelessnessAnchorage
A community dinner and better understanding! Join our own Meg Zaletel and Jessica Parks and @cssalaska CEO Robin Dempsey this FRIDAY for the UAA Hunger and Homelessness Support Network dinner and roundtable in honor of National Homelessness Awarenes
A community dinner and better understanding! Join our own Meg Zaletel and Jessica Parks and @cssalaska CEO Robin Dempsey this FRIDAY for the UAA Hunger and Homelessness Support Network dinner and roundtable in honor of National Homelessness Awareness Month. Community event focused on solutions! $10 donation for dinner suggested but not required. Submit questions ahead of time here: https://www.seawolfdining.com/ Thank you, @seawolfdining! #HomelessnessAwareness #HomelessnessIsSolvable #HousingIsTheAnswer
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. @awaic is essential to the Anchorage Continuum of Care.
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. @awaic is essential to the Anchorage Continuum of Care. Read more: https://www.aceh.org/news/awaic-provides-a-path-to-housing #SafeHousing
On Veterans Day, let’s honor those who serve and acknowledge that veteran homelessness exists in our community. Through partnership and connection, we can find successful housing outcomes for our veterans, like we did this summer for Jeramy.
On Veterans Day, let’s honor those who serve and acknowledge that veteran homelessness exists in our community. Through partnership and connection, we can find successful housing outcomes for our veterans, like we did this summer for Jeramy. #HonorVeterans #HomelessnessIsSolvable #HousingIsTheAnswer
***Data tells the story!*** 👉 For the first time in 9 months, more people are flowing into the homelessness services system than are flowing out. 🏠 Reason: Housing programs are full. 🙏 Over the past week, 200 people who had been living outdoors mo
***Data tells the story!*** 👉 For the first time in 9 months, more people are flowing into the homelessness services system than are flowing out. 🏠 Reason: Housing programs are full. 🙏 Over the past week, 200 people who had been living outdoors moved into cold weather shelter. That's about 40% of our unsheltered neighbors! 💯 We need more housing! Check our website for more: https://www.aceh.org/data Thanks to our executive director, Meg Zaletel, for putting together this snapshot! #HomelessnessIsSolveable #HousingIsTheAnswer
Winter is here, and many neighbors are facing the reality of sleeping outside without essential supplies. Join us in assembling outreach kits filled with hygiene products, snacks, first aid items, and more. Your support can bring comfort to those in
Winter is here, and many neighbors are facing the reality of sleeping outside without essential supplies. Join us in assembling outreach kits filled with hygiene products, snacks, first aid items, and more. Your support can bring comfort to those in need. Sign up to volunteer and help us spread warmth this winter: https://signup.com/go/GYCKark Thank you for being part of this important mission! #GetInvolved #EndHomelessness #Volunteer #HomelessnessAwarenessMonth
It's Halloween, snow is falling, and street outreach is connecting with our unsheltered neighbors! Today ACEH and partners held our weekly popup event at Davis Park, providing snacks, hot coffee, first aid and connection to services. Along with a g
It's Halloween, snow is falling, and street outreach is connecting with our unsheltered neighbors! Today ACEH and partners held our weekly popup event at Davis Park, providing snacks, hot coffee, first aid and connection to services. Along with a group that includes SALA Medical, Covenant House and other partners, we are here every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. #ANCStreetOutreach
Our community seeks $5 million from HUD
Lisa Demer Lisa Demer

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.

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AWAIC provides a path to housing
Lisa Demer Lisa Demer

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.

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Our local grant competition is on!
Sasha Zimmerman Sasha Zimmerman

Our local grant competition is on!

Organizations that provide housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage are encouraged to apply for funding through the annual Continuum of Care program competition now underway.

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First medicine: Supportive housing in Anchorage for elders now open
Sasha Zimmerman Sasha Zimmerman

First medicine: Supportive housing in Anchorage for elders now open

Congratulations to Providence Alaska for its brand-new supportive housing project, Q’et’en Qenq’a – Providence House. It has the potential to be a game-changer in our community for people experiencing homelessness. Q’et’en Qenq’a means Elder’s House in the Dena’ina language.

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