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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***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
So happy to see Anchorage and Alaska youth leading the conversation to prevent and solve youth homelessness. The new National Youth Advisory Group includes two Alaskans, Dash and Zoryna. This group will work with federal agencies, national homeless
So happy to see Anchorage and Alaska youth leading the conversation to prevent and solve youth homelessness. The new National Youth Advisory Group includes two Alaskans, Dash and Zoryna. This group will work with federal agencies, national homelessness agencies "to elevate the voice of youth with lived and learned expertise of homelessness." Learn more about the National Youth Homelessness Partnership: https://ow.ly/6ffU50TTHuy #youthexpertise #solvehomelessness #AKleadership
Calling Alaska creatives, entrepreneurs and aspiring professionals with lived experience in homelessness! 🙏💯🤩A new nationwide fund is offering grants of up to $25,000 for innovative professional and creative endeavors to go directly to individual
Calling Alaska creatives, entrepreneurs and aspiring professionals with lived experience in homelessness! 🙏💯🤩A new nationwide fund is offering grants of up to $25,000 for innovative professional and creative endeavors to go directly to individuals with lived experience in homelessness. A few examples of possible projects include specialized training, website development and production of works of art. 👀 A webinar is set for this Thursday to go over how to write a strong application. Go to our bio for a link or cut and paste: https://ow.ly/eESG50TRi7a The Susan G. Baker and Elizabeth Boyle Innovation Fund is named for two co-founders of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. #GrantOpportunity #LivedExperience #InnovativeOpportunity
Join us for the monthly Anchorage Continuum of Care Advisory Council meeting! 🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 24 ⏰ 4:00 PM 📍 https://ow.ly/fNYO50TRgRb Our community is working together to solve homelessness in Anchorage. Be a part of the conversation, hear abo
Join us for the monthly Anchorage Continuum of Care Advisory Council meeting! 🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 24 ⏰ 4:00 PM 📍 https://ow.ly/fNYO50TRgRb Our community is working together to solve homelessness in Anchorage. Be a part of the conversation, hear about progress, and share your input. Whether you're a service provider, community member, or someone with lived experience, your voice matters! Click on the calendar event to join virtually: https://ow.ly/amlX50TRgR9 #AnchorageHomelessnessResponse #CommunityInvolvement #EndHomelessness
These stats are hard to hear — and important to know. 👉 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. (Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence) 👉 48% of AK women have experienced inti
These stats are hard to hear — and important to know. 👉 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. (Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence) 👉 48% of AK women have experienced intimate partner violence. (Source: University of Alaska Anchorage) 👉 Almost 23% of those enrolled for homelessness services in Anchorage report a history of domestic violence. (Source: Alaska Homelessness Management Information System). Check our bio for a link that can help you create a safety plan. #EndDomesticViolence #SupportSurvivors
Community volunteers, Anchorage service providers, elected leaders and partners made Project Homeless Connect 2024 a success! 🙌💙 Together, we were able to help more than 450 people with essential services, winter gear — and more. Our neighbor
Community volunteers, Anchorage service providers, elected leaders and partners made Project Homeless Connect 2024 a success! 🙌💙 Together, we were able to help more than 450 people with essential services, winter gear — and more. Our neighbors are taking a chance on themselves! Way to be part of the solution! 🏘️✨ #AnchorageStrong #CommunitySupport #ProjectHomelessConnect #EndHomelessness #GratefulAnchorage
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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