One man’s journey from Puerto Rico to Brother Francis Shelter
“These people, from the time I came here – they have opened doors for me, they are very nice with me.” – Daniel, commenting on his stay at Brother Francis…
Anchorage needs more low-barrier shelter to uphold the dignity of our neighbors
In an article from the ADN, it was announced that the Sullivan Arena will return to its regular operations in the near future and will not be used as emergency…
Legislature approval of state IDs for people leaving prison will have positive effects for our community
Personal identification documents are an often overlooked, but integral part of navigating modern life. They are so essential, yet so ubiquitous as we navigate from day to day, that we…
A Young Family Builds Hope through Financial Stability
“There was housing, they made sure I was in a safe environment, they checked in on my mental health – if I needed clothing or any necessities they were very,…
Health and Wellbeing Through Art
Sister Lucia believes the beauty of art is only half the reward; the other half is tending to the human spirit. By encouraging guests to pick up a pencil or…
Slavic Baking with Soul: A Ukrainian woman’s small business is embraced by the Anchorage community
Anzhela Hulchuk, or Angela as she is known here in the U.S., moved to the United States with her family 10 months ago as a refugee from the war in…
Providing Stability to new neighbors through family mentorship
Permanent stability is more than providing basic needs. A focus on long-term needs social and emotional wellbeing through programs like RAIS Family Mentorship provides clients the tools and resources to…
A Rapid Rehousing Success Story
Contributed by Michael Hollinger, Case Manager at Brother Francis Shelter “I know all these mountains just by looking at them,” my client tells me as we drive to see a…
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…
We’re moving!
Catholic Social Services is moving its main office to 4600 Debarr Road, effective late March and early April. With your help, Catholic Social Services has seen tremendous growth over the…