Housing
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.
Top-notch partnership for housing Alaskans
“Over the past decade, the Rasmuson Foundation’s partnership with Alaska Housing Finance Corporation has done more than simply invest dollars in developments: it has single-handedly saved two essential development programs from elimination,” said Bryan Butcher, executive director of AHFC.Municipality, Rasmuson Foundation Partner to Impact Housing Development
For Immediate Release
Contact: Aleesha Towns-Bain (907) 297-2700; Myer Hutchinson at (907) 343-7133
ANCHORAGE – Today, the Municipality of Anchorage and Rasmuson Foundation announced a new partnership focused on spurring more housing development in Anchorage. The Municipality will establish a Chief Housing Officer position, funded for an initial two years by Rasmuson Foundation.
President’s Report January 2016
Alaskans don't slow down in the winter months and Rasmuson Foundation is no different. In this week's post, CEO Diane Kaplan serves up a sampling of activities, news and events from our world.New housing development opens in Mountain View
Today we celebrate the grand opening of Ridgeline Terrace with a guest post written by Kirsten Swann of the Mt. View Post.State of the RF address
Rasmuson Foundation President Diane Kaplan reports monthly to the Foundation’s board of directors on activities of the staff, of our nonprofit partners, and notable developments around the state. This post borrows from her report for a quick look at some recent events that we’ve had the pleasure to be involved with.Doing nothing is not an option
The number of deaths among Anchorage’s homeless population is unacceptable. No fewer than 23 homeless people have been found dead in our parks, forested areas, private lawns, and various other urban locations in just over a year. Anchorage residents, public officials, and social service professionals are debating whether and where to introduce a Housing First facility in Anchorage. Our view is that this is a debate worth having. We as a community need to find a workable solution. It is both the right and fiscally prudent thing to do.Media Mentions
- Foundation awards Triumvirate Theatre $1 million to rebuild May 9
- Art exhibit seeks to spark conversation around foster care | Local News | ketchikandailynews.com May 9
- Anchorage officials and private funders agree to put $13M toward addressing homelessness crisis - Alaska Public Media May 2
- $13M raised between a private, public partnership to combat homelessness in Anchorage April 27