Take Action to End Hunger in Alaska
This month we have been highlighting the essential, selfless work that Food Pantry volunteers have been providing since the beginning of the program. The dedication of St. Francis House Food Pantry…
Clare House Play Garden
Catholic Social Services builds safe space for moms and kids at Clare House At Clare House, women with children and expectant mothers experiencing homelessness have mounting worries on their shoulders….
Turning Lives Around
Medical Recovery at Brother Francis Shelter People experiencing homelessness typically do not seek or complete medical treatment for many reasons. The addition of the Medical Respite program and expanded primary…
Catholic Social Services Case Manager and Veteran Salutes Our Troops
Our very own Phil Munger is a US Army Veteran and a Catholic Social Services Case Manager. For decades, he has been performing Taps at patriotic events, and at individual memorial…
Know Yourself Know Your Community
Med Student Gains Insight Through Volunteering Amelia Harrison started working as a volunteer at Brother Francis Shelter literally at the bottom: helping with the foot care clinic over 3 years…
Wells Fargo Grant Offers Job Training to New Arrivals
The $25,000 Wells Fargo Economic Opportunity Grant supported RAIS to provide job readiness classes for over 150 clients, place 111 clients in employment & develop 3 job training programs that…
National Volunteer Week at Catholic Social Services
Thank You Volunteers During National Volunteer Week, we want to give a very special shoutout to the wonderful group of people that make Catholic Social Services successful in our efforts…
New Space for Medical Recovery at Brother Francis Shelter
Healthcare and Homelessness Partnership Anchorage — Catholic Social Services honors the groundbreaking partnership with the major Anchorage hospitals along with community and city partners who have come together to work…
Supporting Our Veterans
Zoe Lost Her Husband but not Her Will to Carry On Zoe and her husband were deployed to Ft. Wainwright near Fairbanks in the 90s. They moved around a bit…
A Knight’s Ongoing Support
Knights of Columbus Serve Those Less Fortunate The Knights of Columbus from St. Benedict’s Parish organize donation drives for Catholic Social Services every three months.