2022
Community helps Afghan evacuees feel at home, North Star Catholic, January 2022
2021
Clare House shelter gets matching grant to double donations, Alaska’s News Source, November 2021
Catholic Social Services’ leader reflects on accomplishments, North Star Catholic, November 2021
Smaller homeless facilities are better for all, Anchorage Daily News, October 2021
Army Veteran finds employment and housing in months thanks to HUD-VASH, VA Blog, October 2021
‘This is something that unites us all’: Alaskans help refugees resettle, Juneau Empire, October 2021
Deadline to apply for rental and utility relief is Friday, Alaska News Source, September 2021
Anchorage prepares to welcome Afghan refugees, Alaska’s News Source, September 2021
Afghan refugees to make their way to Alaska, Peninsula Clarion, September 2021
Afghan refugees heading to Anchorage, Must Read Alaska, September 2021
Dozens of Afghan refugees headed for Alaska resettlement, Seattle Times, September 2021
Up to 100 Afghanistan evacuees to settle in Alaska, Alaska Public Media, September 2021
Catholic Social Services says food pantry in need of donations, Alaska News Source, August 2021
In search of the prescription for homelessness in Anchorage, Anchorage Daily News, August 2021
Grow North Farm stand opens for the season in Mountain View, Anchorage Daily News, June 2021
Anchorage bundles up ahead of late season winter storm, Alaska News Source, April 2021
Efforts to retain SNAP benefits continue, Alaska News Source, March 2021
2020
Support needed during Hunger Action Month, Alaska’s News Source, September 2020
New cases of COVID-19 detected at Brother Francis Shelter, ADN, August 2020
Celebrating Alaskans on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic, ADN, August 2020
Assisting Veterans in need, Catholic Anchor, July 2020
Housing Alaska’s Homeless, Readers Digest, June 2020
Produce selling season gets underway at Mountain View’s urban farm, Anchorage Daily News, June 2020
Volunteers are key to the success of CSS, Catholic Anchor, June 2020
Catholic Social Services finds new ways to support the vulnerable, Catholic Anchor, June 2020
Community food resources feel the strain during COVID-19 pandemic, KTUU, April 2020
As virus spreads, homeless take shelter at Anchorage arenas, Anchorage Daily News, March 2020
Coronavirus pandemic poses stark threat to homeless population, American Magazine, March 2020
Municipality says Ben Boeke is the best choice for a temporary homeless shelter, KTUU, March 2020
Anchorage homeless services brace for spread of coronavirus, Anchorage Daily News, March 2020
Growing into the Neighborhood, Edible Alaska, February 2020
Alaska will continue to accept refugees, Dunleavy says, Anchorage Daily News, January 2020
2019
Grant to Catholic Social Services could dramatically reduce family homelessness, KTUU, November 2019
Catholic Social Services gets $5M grant to help homeless Anchorage families, KTVA, November 2019
Homeless resources find footing after governor’s vetoes, KTUU, November 2019
Grant money helps local families turn the key to better futures, KTVA, November 2019
$150,000 grant will help move 10 Anchorage families permanent homes , KTUU, November 2019
Path to Independence program a success after first year, KTUU, October 2019
Assembly authorizes $400,000 for Brother Francis to operate at full capacity, KTVA, July 2019
Brother Francis to close in early August, then reopen at reduced capacity, KTUU, July 2019
Brother Francis Shelter loses daytime services amid worries about cutbacks at night, KTVA, July 2019
Alaskans rally to support homeless services, KTVA, July 2019
Alaska state budget vetoes cut homeless shelters, services, Alaska Public Media, July 2019
Mayor Berkowitz voices disapproval of Dunleavy’s vetoes, KTUU, June 2019
2019 Athena inductees and honorees, Anchorage Athena Society, February 2019
Not-for-profit, for-the-economy, Alaska Business Monthly, February 2019
Life is good for Anchorage volunteers, Anchorage Good News, January 2019
2018
They receive a profound gift from those who have nothing, Anchorage Daily News, December 2018
Local runners give Christmas joy, Anchorage Good News, December 2018
Spa day at Brother Francis Shelter, The Anchorage Press, November 2018
Catholic Social Services receives $100K Wells Fargo grant, Alaska Business, October 2018
Refugee students backpacking Denali as part of brand new program, The Anchorage Press, July 2018
Refugees helping to bring more fresh food to the far north, Next City, July 2018
These refugees had nothing, but they gave her back her life, Anchorage Daily News, April 2018
At an Anchorage homeless shelter, an unexpected birth, Anchorage Daily News, February 2018
2017
Mountain View: A place for all people, Edible Alaska, October 2017
Meeting Anchorage’s homeless ‘where they are,’ Catholic Anchor, October 2017
Pray for the hungry, then offer them food, Catholic Anchor, September 2017
Saved from the streets, Anchorage man shows mercy to homeless, Catholic Anchor, August 2017
Housing program helps families find stability, independence, Providence Alaska, August 2017
Mountain View, APU farmers markets open this week, Alaska Dispatch News, June 2017
A refugee uses her years in Alaska to help new arrivals, Alaska Dispatch News, March 2017
I was a stranger and you welcomed me, The Anchorage Press, February 2017
Anchorage vigil draws hundreds in support of immigrants, Alaska Dispatch News, February 2017
2016
Starting over, The Anchorage Press, December 2016
Homeless in Alaska: Life and death on the freezing streets, The Guardian, December 2016
A helping hand, The Anchorage Press, November 2016
Brother Francis Shelter honors co-founders, Catholic Anchor, October 2016
Homeless shelter at capacity as evictions from camps continue, Alaska Dispatch News, July 2016
In Mountain View, a farmers market grows a spirit of inclusiveness, Alaska Dispatch News, July 2016
2015
Many ways to remember Brother Francis Shelter this season, Alaska Dispatch News, December 2015
City, state leaders vow at vigil to help Anchorage homeless, Alaska Dispatch News, October 2015
Top Pick.Click.Give. earners serve a variety of Alaska’s needs, Alaska Dispatch News, October 2015
Growing food in Alaska-RAIS Garden, American Community Gardening Association, August 2015
Most diverse place in America? It’s not what you think, CNN, June 2015
Prince William Sound harvesters share catch with homeless, Cordova Times, May 2015
BP’s Ashby coaches from the heart, BP, February 2015
Looking ahead to Lenten partnerships, Catholic Anchor, February 2015
Gov. Walker restores funds for Alaska’s homeless in proposed budget, Catholic Anchor, February 2015
Archived Stories
High schooler uses ski race to memorialize former teacher, Alaska Dispatch News, December 2014
Kids who learned soccer in refugee camps team up here, Anchorage Daily News, July 2011