Keeping homes warm keeps people hopeful

This blog is part of a series on Walk for Warmth.  Walk for Warmth, which occurred on Feb. 17, was a glowing success. Eighty-nine community members—from toddlers to adults—joined together to spark hope. They walked through downtown Anchorage to raise awareness about the impact cold homes have on people. Everyone was bundled up. Many people carried […]

Past complex trauma can complicate attempts to establish new patterns and stabilize. For people exiting homelessness, particularly if they’ve experienced it for a long time, there are added challenges. They must learn to feel safe, enforce boundaries and be alone sometimes. It requires hard work, steady practice and kind reinforcement. Consider this person’s experience. A […]

We’re excited to announce that, as of January 2024, we’ve relaunched our newsletter. On the last Tuesday of each month, our newsletter—HIGHLIGHTS—is delivered via email. This publication makes it easy for our supporters and fellow community members to easily receive updates about our work. In the newsletter, we’ll summarize the month’s successes and needs. People […]

It’s hard to believe we’re a little more than halfway through our Amplify Impact Community Campaign. We started strong. We’re staying strong. We will finish strong…because of generous, committed supporters, like you, who’ve pledged their support to us. Our supporters come from many places. Workplaces. Nonprofits. Households. Areas outside of Anchorage. They participate for many […]

This blog is part of a series on Walk for Warmth. Cold homes are often a sign that people are struggling to make ends meet. Danna Larson, Director of Faith Formation and Mission at Anchorage First Presbyterian Church, has been actively involved in Walk for Warmth since its inception. She is bringing attention to the […]

This blog is part of a series on Walk for Warmth. Throughout our community, there are homes at 64 F. These people have decreased strength and dexterity. Some people are feeling their mental health and interpersonal relationships deteriorate. They’re not sure why, but their homes being at 61 F is contributing. Other neighbors are living […]

These pictures are from the MLK Day of Service event in Anchorage. “What are you doing for others?” Martin Luther King, Jr. once asked. MLK’s drive to serve his neighbors and communities prompted people across the U.S. to campaign for a day to honor him, his work and his vision. Thanks to committed advocates, efforts […]

During Alaskan winters, we often find ourselves considering how we can show gratitude and offer support to others. Our opportunities abound. Sometimes help is as simple as smiling while holding a door open for a person who’s pushing a cart of groceries. Other times, we have more to give, like being able to: Volunteer at […]