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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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
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
Comings and goings
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Comings and goings

Changes at the Coalition include a bittersweet goodbye, a promotion and welcomes to a new board member and two new staff members.

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Awards support solutions to homelessness
Sasha Zimmerman Sasha Zimmerman

Awards support solutions to homelessness

The funds will allow service providers to continue projects already underway as well as launch one new project providing permanent supportive housing for youth and young adults.

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On the path to more perfect housing
Sasha Zimmerman Sasha Zimmerman

On the path to more perfect housing

Our community’s commitment to address homelessness was evident with recent awards totaling $4.4 million to the Anchorage Continuum of Care from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Volunteer snapshot
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Volunteer snapshot

A local church assembled hundreds of kits with food and first aid essentials for our unhoused neighbors during a March volunteer event.

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