Walking Together Through the Seasons of Change
As the leaves turn and the air sharpens with fall, I am reminded of how seasons mirror the journeys we take in life. Change is rarely simple. It often carries…
Rocking in New Memories at Clare House
In the Clare House community room, a mother enters with her crying newborn and notices a new, brightly colored rocking chair. She sits down and begins gently rocking her baby…
Refugees in Anchorage shared stories of welcome during “Come from Away”
From November 29th through December 10th, Catholic Social Services was glad to partner with Alaska Center for the Performing Arts to share stories of welcome from refugees in Alaska, during…
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…
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…
Beyond ballet: music, memories, and motivation at The Nutcracker
This past December, a group of guests at Brother Francis Shelter had the opportunity to attend The Nutcracker at Atwood Hall – an event which left a lasting impression on…
Sharing the joy of the holidays with more than 100 families
Each December, we invite our supporters to sponsor clients and their families through our Helping Holidays program. This past December, our community sponsored more than 100 families! That means that…
Lisa Aquino: Reflecting on Lessons Learned
Homelessness in Anchorage. Say that simple phrase out loud and it will certainly elicit passionate responses. While homelessness has always been a challenge in our community, it has recently come…
New life and fresh starts
Molly Cornish-Cordy | Catholic Charities USA | August 2021 Gardening isn’t typically the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Alaska. The state is home to three mountain…
Working together to serve the homeless
Lisa DH Aquino | August 2021 | The North Star Catholic This month we find ourselves focusing on our children and young families as schools reopen for the fall. Back…