Announcing a new transition
Hello, I am writing to share some big news. After much reflection, I have decided to take a new position – as the CEO of Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center. It…
Working together to serve the homeless
Lisa DH Aquino | August 2021 | The North Star Catholic This month we find ourselves focusing on our children and young families as schools reopen for the fall. Back…
CSS programs help refugees flourish with community support
Lisa DH Aquino | June 2021 | The North Star Catholic June 20th is World Refugee Day, a day celebrated internationally to honor refugees worldwide – those who have fled…
CSS Lenten food drive a success
Lisa DH Aquino | April 2021 | The North Star Catholic “The food is falling off the shelves.” You can imagine my delight and gratitude when our AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer…
Small acts of kindness help make our communities better places to live
Lisa DH Aquino | February 2021 | The North Star Catholic “None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and…
Looking to 2021, Together
New Year Message | Lisa Aquino When the clock struck midnight on New Years Eve, I think each of us were filled with a sense of anticipation, hope and forward-thinking…
Brother Francis Shelter residents and staff are grateful for your support this Advent season
Lisa DH Aquino| December 2020 | The North Star Catholic This time of year is spent in preparation and waiting – waiting for the celebration of Christmas and the birth of…
A hard winter is upon us. Let’s be there for each other.
Lisa DH Aquino| November 1, 2020 | Anchorage Daily News Opinion Anchorage, winter is here and in some ways this winter already feels darker than most we have known. Our community,…
CSS Heroes of Hunger supply food to those in need
Lisa DH Aquino| September 2020 | Catholic Anchor As summer 2020 comes to an end, and we prepare for fall, the realization that the COVID pandemic will not be going…
Assisting Veterans in need, providing services to those who have served our country
Lisa DH Aquino| July 2020 | Catholic Anchor July is a time to celebrate our nation. It’s also a time to celebrate and honor the brave men and women who…