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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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Meg Zaletel named to Anchorage Chamber’s ATHENA Society
Meg Zaletel, executive director of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness and a two-term Anchorage Assembly member, has been named to the Anchorage Chamber’s ATHENA Society. She joins 13 other Anchorage community and business leaders inducted into the 2025 class.
Connecting with and counting unhoused neighbors
The annual Point-in-Time Count of those experiencing homelessness in Anchorage took place Jan. 28-30, asking our unhoused neighbors where they spent the night on Jan. 27.
Help build a community response to homelessness
Are you interested in helping to shape and guide Anchorage’s approach to homelessness? Consider joining the Anchorage Homeless Prevention and Response System Advisory Council.
Bringing in the voices of those who know the system best
The Jan. 18 workshop held at Catholic Social Services’ 3rd Avenue Resource and Navigation Center used deep listening, rapport building and brainstorming to build a framework for action and improvements to Anchorage’s homelessness response.
Thank you for supporting our 12 Days of Warmth campaign!
When we provide a new coat or a sturdy pair of boots, we’re not just ensuring someone stays warm. We are making a connection to resources and long-term solutions.
It’s not too late to Pick.Click.Give.
Alaskans, you have a unique way to give back while applying for your PFD: Pick.Click.Give.
This program allows you to donate a portion of your Permanent Fund dividend to causes that matter, like helping people experiencing homelessness right here in Anchorage. Donations start at just $25, and every contribution adds up to real impact.
Opportunity to house more youth in Anchorage
Our community is considering a new opportunity to provide housing and other supports for youth. The federal government recently announced that the Anchorage Continuum of Care is eligible to apply for a new round of grants through the federal Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program.
Point-in-Time Count set for late January
Our community is taking part in the annual Point-in-Time Count of those experiencing homelessness.
HUD announces historic amounts of CoC funding
The federal government on Friday announced the largest amount of federal funding to the Continuum of Care program in history. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program provides housing and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Homelessness in Anchorage: September 2024 data
How are we doing?
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage is going down, data in the Homelessness Management Information System shows.
Municipality of Anchorage has a plan to address homelessness
Municipality of Anchorage has a plan to address homelessness
The LaFrance administration has unveiled its one-year plan to address homelessness through four broad tactics
Understanding Homelessness in Anchorage: A National and Local Perspective
In 2023, homelessness across the U.S. reached record levels, with more than 653,000 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January.
Donor spotlight!
Patricia has gone from a tent in the woods to shelter to a cute apartment in Mountain View. She crochets hats to give away to people who are still unhoused, calling them “hats for my homies.” Anchorage resident Mary Navitsky read the story and was so inspired, she donated her own stash of beautiful yarns to Patricia’s cause.
Street outreach connects with those living outdoors
How do we reach our unsheltered neighbors? Street outreach! It's how we know who is unsheltered and where to find them.
Another round of move-ins on the books!
Fourteen people from an encampment just off the Coastal Trail near Elderberry Park now have a home.
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.