Usually in the summer, there’s a drop in demand for services for people experiencing homelessness. But local housing providers say that hasn’t happened this year.
Housing
No property tax increase for Juneau thanks to federal funds and a brighter financial outlook
The Juneau Assembly is nearing the end of its annual budget process with a notably brighter outlook than the one it started with.
Juneau begins testing homeless population for COVID-19
The City and Borough of Juneau and its partners will have mobile testing tents in the parking lot of the Juneau Arts and Culture Center this week.
Juneau opens safer, more accessible campground for people without homes
Juneau’s new, 20-tent campground isn’t for recreation. It replaces a campground with a checkered history that’s been one piece of the city’s efforts to give shelter to people without homes.
Plan to close temporary shelter at Ketchikan rec center draws criticism from homeless advocates
A temporary 24-hour homeless shelter that was set up at Ketchikan’s recreation center is slated to close nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. The move is drawing criticism from homeless advocates.
Juneau Assembly approves $200,000 in renter relief
The emergency appropriation sets aside money from Juneau’s affordable housing fund for residents who have been laid off or are unable to work due to COVID-19.
Juneau expands shelter options for homeless into the summer
The city extended the cold weather shelter’s contract for three more months this week and plans to open its new campground Tuesday.
Juneau Docks and Harbors Board OKs relief for fee-paying users
The Juneau Docks and Harbors Board voted to refund, defer and reduce certain fees. They also suspended vessel impounds for live-aboards who can’t make rent.
Juneau’s downtown homeless shelter takes further steps to protect patrons from COVID-19
The Glory Hall’s director said she hopes serving meals outside is a temporary solution to keeping people safe. She has reached out to the city to ask for a larger indoor space.
Juneau’s cold weather shelter hours extended this week
With the shelter typically open overnight from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and other public buildings closed, many homeless community members have nowhere else to go.