Alaskans Volunteer for Giving Tuesday
Alaskans volunteer for Giving Tuesday via KTUU ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – There’s Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday but perhaps the most important is Giving Tuesday; a global…
Proposed ordinance to fine nonprofits with excessive 911 calls
84% of emergency services costs at Brother Francis Shelter come from you in the community Brother Francis Shelter is full almost every day of the year—some days serving beyond ideal…
SNAP Reduces Hunger
ESSENTIAL ROLE IN FOOD SECURITY NETWORK The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an integral cornerstone of the food security network in Alaska and across the nation. SNAP reduces food…
City seeks new emergency cold weather shelter locations for the homeless
Up to 240 men and women experiencing homelessness seek shelter and a warm meal at Brother Francis Shelter every night of the year. Catholic Social Services is working with Bean’s…
Spirit of Denali celebrates culture, traditions at Brother Francis Shelter
Original story by Victoria Taylor at KTUU ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – From across the state to one community, guests at the Brother Francis Shelter in downtown Anchorage enjoyed pieces of home,…
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…
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…
Interfaith Prayer Vigil to Support Immigrants and Refugees
WAYS TO TAKE ACTION! Thank you for participating in the Interfaith Prayer Vigil in Anchorage on February 3, 2017 in Anchorage Town Square Park. Stay engaged and do not be…
Aspiring Eagle Scout Gives Back
Kaulani Napoleon—an aspiring Eagle Scout—made one of the largest donations to RAIS this year. Kaulani collected hundreds of school supply kits sorted specifically for different age groups and donated them to RAIS…
Hunger Action Month Begins at Catholic Social Services
Swivel Shot—a therapy dog who reads English and helps kids learn to read—is continuing to support her community by standing up against hunger and supporting Hunger Action Month. 1 in 7…