Housing and Homelessness

Alaska’s fourteen Regional Housing Authorities (RHAs) play a critical role in the delivery of housing and housing-related services throughout every region of the state.  Through a brief presentation, a panel discussion, and a question and answer session, attendees will learn about the role of Alaska’s RHAs, the products and services they provide, barriers to the…

The Department of Health and Social Services Is Committed to Improving Integrated Housing Outcomes for Alaskans.  Learn about expanded housing initiatives and the role of services provided  by  behavioral health and aging and disabilities services in Alaska.  Learn how current initiatives are implementing a permanent supported housing philosophy.

For more than nine years Lloyd has been an advocate for the homeless. In 2004 as a loaned executive, he took the lead in writing and implementing the State of Utah’s Ten-Year Plan for ending chronic homelessness.In 2006, Lloyd retired from his employment and went to work for the state as Director of the Homeless…

A presentation on the importance of robust supportive housing options and insight into TAC’s work with the Department of Health and Social Services on the Strategic Supportive Housing Plan

A brief overview of the Institute for Community Alliances work with the Homeless Management Information System around the country. This will include a discussion of ICA work with Alaska agencies and AKHMIS since June 1, 2015 and the vision for future work.

8:45 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Statements Statewide leaders to kick-off the annual conference. 9:15 a.m. – Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness State Coalition Update: Scott Ciambor will discuss Coalition priorities in the areas of data, collaboration, and additional financing for the creation of more affordable housing and services to address homelessness in Alaska.

With a nightly capacity of 240, the Brother Francis Shelter in Anchorage is the largest homeless shelter in Alaska. During the winter months, the shelter can serve even more people by utilizing the neighboring Bean’s Cafe. Hear from guests and staff about how the shelter helps people experiencing homelessness.

Photographer Mihael Blikshteyn made this short video about The Glory Hole’s efforts to start a Housing First project in Juneau. The Glory Hole is an emergency shelter, soup kitchen and care center. The new project would target 30-50 of the most vulnerable homeless individuals in Alaska’s capital city. See more of Mihael’s work at www.mihaelblikshteyn.com.

“What We’ve Learned” is the fourth in a series of A Roof town hall discussions. A year since the launch of 360 North and KTOO’s series on housing and homelessness issues, host Casey Kelly and guests will talk about what we’ve learned during the project so far. They’ll discuss affordable housing, the current state of…

Hear how a place to stay has made a big difference. Staff and residents speak about Karluk Manor, a 46-unit “Housing First” facility offering a safe, stable residence for homeless individuals affected by chronic alcoholism.