Volunteers Needed!
You can make a difference in the lives of our unsheltered neighbors. Join us as we assemble outreach kits for people forced to sleep outside. Kits include essentials such as hygiene products, snacks, basic first aid, etc.
When & Where:
Monday, August 21, 6-8 PM, at the ACEH office:
3427 E Tudor Road, Suite A
Anchorage, AK 99507
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Highlights from the Coalition
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Submit Your Application by August 25th.
ACEH is inviting applications for FFY23 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) New Projects and Renewals. Each year ACEH coordinates the submission of HUD CoC Project and collaborative applications to fund organizational and partner programs through a competitive grant process.
These grants fund permanent and temporary housing programs in Anchorage, as well as the coordination work done by ACEH to promote a community-wide commitment to ending homelessness. ACEH will provide technical assistance to existing projects through renewal applications, and to non-profits requesting funding for new projects. The amount of funding available for Federal Fiscal Year 2023 (FFY23) is limited and yet to be determined by HUD. However, the process is very competitive, both locally and nationally.
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Food Bank of Alaska
2023 Anti-Hunger Conference
Food Bank of Alaska is hosting the 2023 Alaska Anti-Hunger Network Conference on Wednesday & Thursday, September 20th-21st.
Together Again is focused on emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger as a network to meet the challenges of the moment. Content will focus on maximizing value for the network including presentations, workshops, facilitated panel discussion, trainings, receptions, and activities.
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Habitat for Humanity Anchorage
Homeowner Information Session
Habitat for Humanity's homeowner application is open now.
Every applicant must either attend an information session or set up an individual appointment in order to receive a full application.
Thursday, Aug 17th 6:00-7:00pm
Tuesday, Aug 22nd 3:00-4:00pm
Friday, Aug 25th 3:00-4:00pm
Location: 900 E Benson Blvd.
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Community Solutions
Detroit's 47% reduction in veteran homelessness
Strong partnerships and a willingness to evolve services based on community needs are helping this large city.
Detroit has reduced the number of veterans experiencing homelessness by 47% in just the last three years, which is significantly higher than the national reduction of 11% in veteran homelessness over the same period.
“If the city can continue on its current trajectory, we believe Detroit will be among the first large cities in the country to achieve functional zero for solving veteran homelessness,” said Kally Canfield, System Improvement Advisor for Community Solutions.
In Detroit, all veterans go through a single coordinated system that can assess their needs and connect them to the right supports and services. Such a system requires collaboration between community leaders.
"We need everyone at this table, and then some, to get this work done." —Dr. Fisher-Curley, Program Director, VA
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National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)
Housing First Approach Helps Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Remain Stably Housed
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open finds that a Housing First model of service delivery for survivors of intimate partner violence may be more effective than traditional approaches at improving housing stability. Intimate partner violence (IPV) – defined as “violence, abuse, and controlling behavior committed by a partner or former partner” that can have long-term consequences for those subjected to it – has been identified as a major contributing factor to housing instability and homelessness, particularly for women.
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United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)
Milwaukee Is Close to Ending Family Homelessness. Here’s How.
Using USICH's guidelines, Milwaukee would be the first in the nation to achieve this goal.
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