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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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
Street outreach can be a lifeline. Too often, our team members encounter someone who has been violently hurt by a partner. Street outreach connects individuals with @awaic to ensure they have a safe place to be. As Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Street outreach can be a lifeline. Too often, our team members encounter someone who has been violently hurt by a partner. Street outreach connects individuals with @awaic to ensure they have a safe place to be. As Domestic Violence Awareness Month wraps up, let's keep looking out for each other. Anyone experiencing domestic violence or wanting more information about how to help a loved one is encouraged to call AWAIC’s 24-hour crisis line at 907-272-0100. #streetoutreach #AnchorageCares
Our Anchorage housing crisis not only contributes to homelessness but also means that many people don't have a safe housing option. Thanks to @anchoragedailynews for putting attention on the fire dangers of neglected multifamily housing. Link to st
Our Anchorage housing crisis not only contributes to homelessness but also means that many people don't have a safe housing option. Thanks to @anchoragedailynews for putting attention on the fire dangers of neglected multifamily housing. Link to story in our bio. #HomelessnessIsSolvable #HousingIsTheAnswer
Make-a-kit at home
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Make-a-kit at home

Hosting a kit-making party is a fun and impactful way to gather friends and family while supporting neighbors experiencing homelessness.

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