A letter to our Alaska community
We are reaching out to you in faith and solidarity, because the values we share as a community, and as Alaskans, bond us together. Only together can we find a solution to the situation we are all in now.
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- 2 tons of nourishing food to 110 families
- Individualized case management to 120 families and individuals
- Safe shelter to over 400 men, women, and children
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Hope to those
who have none
Explore the Different Ways We Serve
- Help for the
Homeless - Hunger
Relief - Unplanned
Pregnancy Support - Adoption
Services - Refugee
Services - Developmental
Disability Services
Help for the
Homeless
Over 1,000 people are living homeless in Anchorage. We shelter nearly 400 of these people every day. Brother Francis Shelter and Clare House are more than just emergency shelters for adults and families. Homeless Family Services case managers work around the clock to help people transition out of homelessness and experience renewed potential with dignity and respect.
Hunger
Relief
St. Francis House Food Pantry provides hunger relief to over 100 families each day. The largest client choice food pantry in Alaska and a leader in the anti-hunger movement, St. Francis House Food Pantry provides a 2-day emergency supply of food to anyone in need.
Unplanned
Pregnancy Support
Pregnancy Support Services provides expectant mothers with the information and emotional support they need. We assist mothers in making pressure-free decisions by focusing on what’s best for the mother and her baby.
Adoption
Services
Adoption is a lifelong journey. Our Adoption Services has 40 years of experience in providing comprehensive adoption support to families pursuing one of the many routes to adoption.
Refugee
Services
Of the refugees we resettle, 79% are off public assistance after one year. Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services is the resettlement agency for the state of Alaska. We provide refugees with helpful resources as they settle in Anchorage—connecting them with jobs and weaving them into the fabric of the community.
Developmental
Disability Services
The challenges of caring for a loved one with developmental disabilities are great, but Family Disability Services exists to ensure they are not insurmountable. We provide a range of developmental disability resources and trained respite providers who work with people in their homes and out in the community.
Advocate›
With our voices united, we can advocate for vulnerable and in-need Alaskans, ensuring that we continue to provide help and create hope, offer homeless services, and assure all Alaskans are treated with dignity and respect. Support Catholic Social Services ›
Donate›
You can provide help and create hope—today. Just $3.75 provides food for a family experiencing hunger. $19.00 provides a night of shelter. Make a difference today! Donate Now ›
Volunteer›
There are countless opportunities in our programs, both existing and yet to be imagined. Your dedication and generosity has the potential to create lasting positive effects in the lives of the individuals and families we serve. Browse Current Opportunities ›
Pick.Click.Give.›
Through Pick.Click.Give. you can make a difference. You can provide food for a family struggling to pay rent, give shelter to an Alaskan living on the streets, and help a veteran find a place to call home. Pick.Click.Give. to Catholic Social Services ›
- Advocate
- Donate
- Volunteer
- Pick.Click.Give.
Urgent! Volunteer at Clare House
Due to budget cuts, Clare House can no longer operate during the day without volunteers. If you're available to serve a 3-hour shift that includes administrative duties and interacting with participants, please complete our volunteer application today. For questions, call Brigette Guzy, Human Resource Director, at 222-7350.
What's Happening at CSS - Alaska
Help Path to Independence Win $15,000
Update: We did it! Because of the support of community members like you, Path to Independence won this $15,000 award to continue working with our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Thank you to everyone who made this funding possible!
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