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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❄️ We will be closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 and hope everyone gets a chance to reset, refresh and renew over the holidays. ❄️ For help right now including a list of shelters, please go to aceh.org/need-help. If it can wait, email communications@aceh.org, and we will respond when we're back in the office. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season! See you in 2025! 🙏❤️ #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport (p.s. Where did 2024 go?! 🙃)

We couldn't do what we do without volunteers! They show up every other Monday to help us make kits with snacks, hygiene items, first aid kits and more. Thank you, volunteers! And thanks to @youralaskalinktv for putting attention on the good work. Special shoutout to McKenzie and Lori Bradford. They not only assembled kits, they knitted hats to give away! Sign up to volunteer with us in 2025! https://www.aceh.org/volunteer #SolvingHomelessness #AnchorageVolunteers #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

We met our match! Thank you to all who have donated to #12DaysofWarmth! Counting the match and those who dropped by with checks and cash, our generous community has given more than $20,000. That is enough to outfit 170 people who are sleeping outdoors with a complete set of winter gear. Incredible! We are hoping for just a bit more. If you are able to give even $10 for a frostbit prevention kit, it will help us keep our neighbors safe and warm. Check our profile for a link. Thank you everyone! #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #AnchorageGives

“This has been the year of deep volunteers and partnerships. You let us be more effective. You make us look good." — Meg Zaletel, executive director, Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness Thank you to the partners and volunteers that help us get our neighbors on a path to stable housing! ACEH recognizes what you do! Pictured: Parks and Rec leadership and Healthy Spaces team Learn about all of our Volunteers of the Year and Partners of the Year: https://www.aceh.org/news/congratulations-to-outstanding-2024-volunteers-and-partners #BetterTogetherinANC #CelebratingPartners #CelebratingVolunteers #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

We are excited to extend 12 Days of Warmth! Help us realize a donor's offer of a 1-to-1 match for up to $2,400 or 20 complete sets of winter gear for our neighbors most in need. Learn how you can help: aceh.org/12Days #12DaysofWarmth #AnchorageGives

Double your impact! Looking for a way to help our unhoused neighbors this winter? Now's the time! An anonymous donor is matching the next donations for 12 Days of Warmth up to $2,400 or 20 full sets of winter gear! That's a 1-to-1 match to help us keep our neighbors warm and safe this winter with what they need from head to toe. Can't give $120 for a full set? Just $30 gets someone a jacket, snow boots or snow pants! Learn more: https://www.aceh.org/12days Already 60 people have given, noted with an ornament on our tree! Thank you! #12Daysof Warmth #AnchorageGives #HelpYourNeighbors

💥 When we work with the system, the system works! 💥 A young person with no place to go ended up in an Anchorage ER this week without even a pair of shoes. Our team collaborated with hospital social workers to make sure the person wasn't discharged to the streets. The person got a room at the cold weather shelter, and their information was collected so that help can continue. And we connected with a family member who provided shoes and a change of clothing. Person-centered care makes a difference! 💯🙏🤩 Check out our strategic plan for building a better system: https://www.aceh.org/anchored-home #EveryoneDeservesAHome #AnchorageCares

Our office won't be open for walk-ins today, Tuesday, Dec. 10. We are in an all-day retreat working on how each of us can best contribute to solving homelessness. If you are a person experiencing homelessness, please check out the resources on our website. https://ww.aceh.org/anchorage-resources

❄️ We’re warming up to 12 Days of Warmth! ❄️ We’re on a mission to provide 300 cold weather kits by Dec 12th. We're at 55 — can you help us hit 100 today? Donate now and help keep someone warm this winter: aceh.org/12days #12DaysOfWarmth #GiveWarmth #Anchorage

👉 Did you know that Anchorage saw a rise in homelessness in October? Among the reasons: almost 300 people who had never before experienced homelessness contacted the system for the first time AND a drop in how many are getting into stable housing, because those programs are full. 🏠 This is a tough time that highlights the need for housing with supports. It comes after a remarkable nine straight months of declining numbers. 💯As our Executive Director Meg Zaletel puts it, "Let's get the pieces moving forward to make that progress again!" Check out our data snapshot here: https://www.aceh.org/bfz #HousingIsTheAnswer