Homeless Prevention & Response System Advisory Council
The HUD designated, governing body for the Anchorage Continuum of Care (CoC).
Documents
HPRS Advisory Council Application - 2025
Apply Online
Click on the link above to fill out the online application.
Download Application
Download this fillable PDF and email the completed application to: info@HPRSadvisorycouncil.org.
HPRS Advisory Council Description
Monthly Meetings
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HPRS Advisory Council meets monthly to discuss relevant Anchorage Continuum of Care initiatives and current events.
Date & Time: 4th Thursday of every month at 4:00 pm
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Continuum of Care (CoC)
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ACEH is the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designated lead for the greater Anchorage area’s Continuum of Care (CoC).
Under the governance of the Homelessness Prevention and Response System Advisory Council, ACEH is the local planning body that coordinates housing and services funding for homeless families and individuals.
The CoC Program is designed to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness.
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About the Advisory Council
The HPRS Advisory Council has jurisdiction over the Continuum of Care (CoC) serving the Municipality of Anchorage geographic area as mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The purpose of the Advisory Council is to create a collaborative community-based process for managing and planning the allocation and delivery of homeless prevention and assistance resources and programs efficiently while meeting the needs of the community’s vulnerable populations and prioritizing those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
What is a Continuum of Care?
A Continuum of Care is designed to:
Promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness;
Provide funding for efforts for rapidly re-housing homeless individuals and families;
Promote access to and effective use of mainstream programs; and
Optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Guiding Committees
The HPRS Advisory Council is guided by the work of four committees. For more information about the HPRS Advisory Council or to get involved in a Committee, contact info@hprsadvisorycouncil.org
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The HPRS Community Prioritization Committee supports the annual Anchorage Gap Analysis and Anchorage Community Prioritization process, including the implementation of Anchored Home and other community initiatives, to engage individuals with lived homelessness experience and front-line staff in the process.
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The Compliance Committee oversees the Oversight of community policy and procedures, HUD compliance oversight, and overall compliance with local, state, or federal funding streams. The Committee also monitors and facilitates an annual review of Continuum of Care (CoC) community standards and policies related to the Homeless Prevention & Response System.
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The Data Committee directs the strategy and monitoring of related community initiatives. The Committee tracks trends in data and shares analysis with the Advisory Council, focusing on the HUD System Performance Measures and Built for Zero data.
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Oversight of the Coordinated Entry revamp.
The Advisory Council’s goal is to help Anchorage build a full continuum of evidence-based, cost-effective interventions.
Council Members
Alison Kear, Advisory Council Chair
Covenant House Alaska
Robin Dempsey, Advisory Council Vice-Chair
Catholic Social Services
Charles Gorman
Department of Veteran Affairs
Dave Kuiper
Christian Health Associates
Dave Mayo-Kiely
Anchorage School District
Grace Gallagher
University of Alaska Anchorage
Holly Morales
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
Jenny Di Grappa
Food Bank of Alaska
Julia Terry
Community Member
Laura Cox-Wilson
NeighborWorks Alaska
Robin Dempsey
Catholic Social Services
Roger Branson
Alaska Community Integrity
Sharon Chamard
University of Alaska Anchorage
Will Walker
Alaska Court System
Zoryna Lealai (Ryna)
Covenant House Alaska