The aim is to address Juneau’s current lack of shelter space and housing units and reduce the number of unhoused people camping outside in the summer.
"warming shelter"
Juneau Assembly considers offering city winter warming shelter year-round
City officials say it would help address Juneau’s current lack of shelter space and housing units, and would reduce the number of unhoused people camping during the summer months.
Unhoused campers kicked off Teal Street say they have few options
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.
After high demand last winter, pastor says church needs more funding to run Juneau’s warming shelter
As city leaders continue to negotiate with the church, they’re considering an alternative: a Capital Transit bus.
Juneau’s housing strain continues as warming shelter closes for the season
Juneau’s housing crunch usually worsens in the spring as seasonal workers make their way to town. But this year, a local housing provider says the situation is scary.
Juneau’s city-run homeless camp closed for winter, but the warming shelter isn’t open yet
The campground above the cruise ship docks is for people experiencing homelessness in Juneau. It closes for the winter every year, leaving the people who stay there to decide where to go next.