Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness
Foundation’s first senior fellow has a big job. He’s been preparing his whole life.
Dick Mandsager, a pediatrician who spent his early childhood in West Africa and went on to lead two Anchorage hospitals, is Rasmuson Foundation’s first senior fellow. He is delaying his planned retirement to focus on homelessness for the next three years
In Anchorage, a fresh sense of urgency on homelessness
The municipality, business leaders, service providers and partners including Rasmuson Foundation are looking into promising solutions with a fresh sense of urgency. Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz on Thursday announced steps for an improved community response to homelessness.More than $1 Million in Tier 1 Grants Announced
In the second quarter of 2016, Rasmuson Foundation made 51 Tier 1 awards for a total of $1,030,771. A list of awards by region is attached to today's post.Media Mentions
- Northrim BanCorp, Inc. Appoints Marilyn F. Romano to its Board of Directors | Insider Tracking January 31
- Small Business - The Stanly News & Press | The Stanly News & Press January 31
- Writer Ernestine Shaankaláx̱t’ Hayes awarded $50,000 from United States Artists fellowship January 31
- An innovative program helps Anchorage residents find a path out of homelessness January 30