Solving homelessness
Private dollars help move people experiencing homelessness into stable housing
A clear path forward to increase housing and services for those experiencing homelessness in Anchorage has convinced private funders to contribute millions, matching the Municipality of Anchorage’s commitment.
Let’s work together to solve homelessness
Never before has solving homelessness in Anchorage had as high a priority among elected officials, the business community, philanthropy and the public. This is our moment to act.
Farewell to our champion for solving homelessness
Don’t mistake a quiet and thoughtful demeanor for anything other than persistence and grit when it comes to working towards a goal. Dick Mandsager is leaving the Foundation — and leaving the community a much-improved system to solve homelessness.
Locals place priority on solving homelessness
Anchorage residents consider homelessness in the city to be a big problem, even a crisis. They also want to solve it. Those are some of the top findings of a new poll.
Property sale to open path for Anchorage resource hub, solution for homelessness
People experiencing homelessness in Anchorage have long been drawn to the Third Avenue area for the basics of survival — food and shelter. Now this corner of town should become a place for transforming lives.
Can we get our city “to be more like Sully?”
Private businesses, individuals and philanthropy organizations have always contributed a great deal of the funds for the continuum of services for people experiencing homelessness. More gaps remain to be filled. We invite all of Anchorage to be part of the solution. Let’s all step up to be good neighbors.
Four buildings could help Anchorage solve homelessness
Throughout the debate over the last week, you may have come to see the acquisition of these four properties as a hindrance, or maybe a great help to serve those who need it most. We hope that neighbors will grow to see them as we do, not as a problem, but as part of Anchorage’s solution to homelessness.
FAQs on investing in solutions for homelessness
For more on the initiative announced in September 2019, here are some questions and answers.
Four Alaska partners announce $40 million investment in solutions for homelessness
Four private Alaska partners have joined to fund $40 million with one goal: Designing a pathway to end homelessness.Media Mentions
- Tongue Unbroken podcast brings real talk about decolonization to mainstream media September 27
- Carvers across Southeast Alaska are working on totem poles that will line Juneau’s waterfront - Alaska Public Media September 13
- Chipping away the past: Dugout canoe means healing for Angoon | Juneau Empire September 9
- Meet the skateboarder behind some of Anchorage's most famous wall art | INDIE ALASKA - Alaska Public Media September 6