Saint Francis House transitions to a Fast Track Pantry
In response to COVID-19, St. Francis House Food Pantry has converted to a fast track pantry. Bronwen Nicholls, St. Francis House Food Pantry Director, and Jose Urrutia, Food Pantry Coordinator, took time to explain what this transition means to clients and staff. Pre-packaged food boxes are available for pick up at St Francis House (3710…
Finding light and beauty in trying times
Opinion Piece by Lisa Aquino published by Catholic Anchor, April 2020 “I don’t think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that remains.”– Anne Frank Right now, this quote speaks to me. As I am writing, we are amid a pandemic. When this article is published, I don’t know if we will be…
Stimulus Payments & Unemployment Benefits: Find Hope with the CARES Act
Wondering if you can access the stimulus payments or extended unemployment benefits because of coronavirus? Learn about the process and eligibility.
Profound Effects of Small Deeds
Generous donors and strong partnerships make it possible for Brother Francis Shelter to facilitate programs and support volunteers that carry out our mission. These volunteers carry out programs and provide much needed services at Brother Francis Shelter. Debbie is one of these wonderful volunteers. Debbie has a background in healthcare and over 40 years’ experience…
Maintaining our connections and hope amid COVID-19 isolation
Opinion Piece by Lisa Aquino published by ADN on March 23, 2020 These are challenging days, but it is during this time we must find the drive in our spirit and the love in our hearts to reach out. We are connected, and we can stay connected through COVID-19 or anything else that may come….
Volunteer Programs In Response to COVID-19
To Our Valued Volunteers: Catholic Social Services’ top priority is the health of clients, volunteers, and staff. With the confirmation of a COVID 19 case here in Anchorage, we are adjusting the way we serve clients and facilitate programs. As community advocates and loyal supports, we believe it is important our volunteers stay informed. Volunteer…
Catholic Social Services Featured on Pick.Click.Give.Casts Podcast
Pick.Click.Give.Casts, a podcast from Pick.Click.Give, invited Catholic Social Services Development and Community Relations Director, Tricia Teasley to join them to discuss Catholic Social Services programs, the impact of our volunteers, how donations help, and more.
Donating Your IRA’s Required Minimum Distributions
Wayne Pichon CSS PSA from weak Films AK on Vimeo. As an experienced investment manager in Anchorage, and a donor myself, I feel passionately about giving. If you feel the same way, and are over 70 ½ , a great way to give is through your IRA. If you are 70 ½ or older, you…
Catholic Social Services ‘Helping Holidays’ program provides gifts to those in need at Christmas
Our Helping Holidays program seeks to lessen the burden of expectation that accompanies this time of year by pairing donors with families in need of a little help.
Let us continue to pray for and support families in need
“It is how we live out our journeys and how we treat the people we meet that has the potential to transform our world,” said Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.