• 17,122 clients served through Catholic Social Services in Fiscal Year 2025
    CSS operated 10 multi-faceted programs, including emergency shelters, a food pantry, behavioral health services, case management, refugee resettlement and more.
  • 2,272 guests slept safely in one of our shelters
    Our shelters provide three meals a day, warm showers, and medically supportive environments in Complex Care and Brother Francis Shelter's Medical Respite program.
  • 13,953 people received food support from St. Francis House Food Pantry
    St. Francis House is one of the largest food pantries in Alaska and provided 4,775 households with an emergency supply of food at no cost to the client.
  • 283 new arrivals were resettled by RAIS in Fiscal Year 2025
    The Alaska Office of Refugees administers Alaska's refugee resettlement system, and works with sub-awardees like RAIS to provide resettlement, cash assistance, and transition support to new arrivals.
  • 366 clients received Behavioral Health Services in Fiscal Year 2025
    The Behavioral Health Services program embeds clinicians and case managers directly into shelters so that neighbors in crisis can receive on-site help.
  • 42 clients received direct-care services from Family Disability Services in Fiscal Year 2025
    Family Disability Services (FDS) provides services for both children and adults with developmental disabilities, as well as offering a support system for their families.

  • Beyond ballet: music, memories, and motivation at The Nutcracker

    This past December, a group of guests at Brother Francis Shelter had the opportunity to attend The Nutcracker at Atwood Hall – an event which left a lasting impression on many of those who attended. One guest in particular saw the importance of the event for his fellow guests from the very beginning.

    Read about LaVont's experience at the ballet

  • From Refugees to Restauranteurs: Naw Naw and Lu at The Ramen House

    A decade ago, Na Na and Leu arrived in Anchorage from Burma, unfamiliar with the language, the culture, or the cold harsh winters. Ten years later, they’re experienced restaurant owners giving back to our community, raising their family together.

    Read the story behind the creation of The Ramen House