Charity Ball 2025 Supporting Clare House
As published in the North Star Catholic: Childhood is a magical time. When you’re a little kid, the whole world feels new, fresh, and full of possibilities. Every new friend,…
From State Champion to National Contender
At just 16 years old, Vlad has already achieved something extraordinary—he was named an Alaska State champion and has earned a spot to compete in the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist…
CSS Response to Executive Order Concerning Refugee Resettlement
A message from Robin Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled, “Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program.” A copy of the order is…
Celebrating the New Year: A Fresh Start at 3rd Avenue Resource and Navigation Center
As published in the North Star Catholic: It’s always exciting looking toward the new year, and our New Year’s resolutions about growth, health, and happiness reflect our shared desire to…
A Powerful Celebration of Afghan Stories: Champions of the Golden Valley and the Refugee Experience
While every refugee story is unique, one unifying truth remains: no one chooses to leave their home—they are forced to. For many, the decision happens in an instant, when a…
Our updated Mission Statement
A note from Robin Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer Friends of Catholic Social Services, I hope this message finds you well. As we continue our mission of compassionately serving our community, I…
Thank You and Happy New Year from Robin
In 2023, our Catholic Social Services community once again stepped up to meet an increased demand for services across the board, and I wanted to take the time to properly…
In the wake of the Sullivan Arena closure, our community needs empathy more than ever
Opinion article by Robin Dempsey, originally posted by Anchorage Daily News on May 2nd, 2023. Sullivan Arena has now closed its doors to most, and hundreds of our neighbors are now…
Catholic Social Services opens new shelter in Anchorage, providing 83 new beds for homeless
Catholic Social Services accomplished a milestone on June 6 with the help of all of you and many incredible partners. Together, we added 83 new beds to the shelter system…
Anchorage needs a low-barrier walk-in shelter
For the first time in 40 years, Anchorage doesn’t have a low-barrier walk-up shelter. Closing the Sullivan Arena without another option has left our city in crisis. For hundreds of…