The city says it’s concerned that people camping near roads will be at risk from snow plows. But the people living there are frustrated they’re being forced to leave, without clear guidance on where to go.
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Juneau plans to clear its largest homeless encampment ahead of first snow
The City and Borough of Juneau gave notice earlier this week for people camping on Teal Street that they need to vacate the area by Friday morning.
Juneau churches step in to feed people after Glory Hall limits services
When Juneau’s homeless shelter limited day services this summer, a group of churches mobilized to fill the gap by distributing hot meals in a food truck downtown.
Juneau’s homeless shelter reduces services amid ‘chaos’ and safety concerns
The shelter has seen an increase in homeless people camping nearby compared to other years. Shelter officials say the reduction may cut down on campers – and chaos.
The director of Juneau’s Glory Hall homeless shelter is stepping down after 15 years
Mariya Lovishchuk says she won’t be in charge anymore, but she’s not going anywhere.
Tongass Voices: Jeremy Kane on the philosophy of bowl-making
Kane tells his students that even if their creations will go to someone else, they still have to make them for themselves.
Juneau’s Forget-Me-Not Manor gets $2M to build more housing for vulnerable residents
The money was included in a spending bill signed by the president earlier this month.
Glory Hall seeks commercial tenant for downtown Juneau apartment building
The commercial lease will subsidize rent for affordable housing units upstairs.
Juneau’s new emergency warming shelter location isn’t a solution — it’s a stopgap
Service providers say 163 people have used the new warming shelter since October.
Domestic violence is feeding Alaska’s homelessness crisis
Some Alaska shelters are building long-term housing to keep women safe.