Housing isn’t political. It’s survival.
The consequences of housing insecurity ripple through every aspect of our communities. Without stable housing, people cannot effectively seek employment, care for their children, or address mental and physical health challenges.
We need to reframe the conversation. We must address homelessness and ensure access to affordable housing.
Click here to read the op-ed by Meg Zaletel, ACEH executive director, and Brian Wilson, executive director of the Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness. Similar pieces recently were published by newspapers around the state.