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Bonus opportunity for Anchorage Continuum of Care

Work on our community’s collaborative application for Continuum of Care (CoC) grant funds will begin soon. If you are a housing provider interested in expanding your current CoC project or adding a new bonus project, join us for a short presentation and Q&A session this Thursday, July 25, at 3 p.m.

Case conferencing meetings: Working together to help our neighbors

One way we assist our unhoused neighbors is by hosting regular case conferencing, which serve as a platform for sharing vital information about clients' situations, whereabouts, challenges and assets.

These meetings provide a space for local service providers and case managers to work together as they help clients find the best housing and programs for their needs. Each meeting is tailored for a specific population, ensuring that the most knowledgeable local experts are in the room to provide tailored support and resources for each person.

Addressing youth homelessness

Let’s celebrate a win that will help Alaska youth! The Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness teamed up with the Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness on a new grant opportunity benefiting youth across our state, and the result is the maximum $2 million over two years. Hear from the Alaska coalition’s Brian Wilson on this new project.

We appreciate the volunteers who help us help our unsheltered neighbors. Every two weeks, a group gathers at the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness to create kits that provide food, hygiene items, first aid and more for those living in tents or vehicles or anyplace not meant for human habitation. Some volunteers are regulars, others come once or twice. We welcome all the support! Click here to sign up.

Enjoy this time lapse short video that shows how easy it is to make kits with helpers! Thanks to one of our regular volunteers, for the video and for helping so often!

Michaela Franklin, ACEH’s new coordinated entry specialist.

Welcome new board and staff members

Two long-time community leaders with experience addressing homelessness were ushered onto the ACEH board at the June 26 meeting. Carol Gore and Paul Landes bring years of expertise and community connections.

In addition, a new staff member is joining ACEH. Michaela Franklin will serve as a Coordinated Entry specialist.

Assembly Housing and Homelessness Committee

Learn more about the Committee's work and Assembly initiatives to provide Housing First and to solve Anchorage homelessness. Next meeting is on July 24, 2024, at 1 p.m.

Bonus CoC opportunity Q & A

If you are a housing provider and are interested in learning about the opportunity for expanding your current CoC project or adding a new bonus project, join us for a short presentation and Q and A this Thursday, July 25 at 3 p.m.

Homelessness Prevention and Response Advisory Council meeting

The Homelessness Prevention & Response System (HPRS) Advisory Council meets monthly to discuss relevant Anchorage Continuum of Care initiatives and current events.

Next meeting is on this Thursday, July 25 at 4 p.m.

Volunteer opportunities

Looking to spread some kindness and make a difference in the lives of our unsheltered neighbors? Join us as we assemble outreach kits for those forced to sleep outside.

Next event is on Monday, July 29 from 6-7 p.m.

Alaska Housing Summit 2024

Join us for a day of presentations, panel discussions, and regional spotlights on the state of housing in Alaska.

The event is on August 29 at 10 a.m.