A new beginning through Veteran Services
Alaska – the Last Frontier For many, it’s a place that holds the promise of new beginnings and hope. For Nancy and Ryan, that was exactly the case. Ryan served…
Brother Francis Shelter residents and staff are grateful for your support this Advent season
Lisa DH Aquino| December 2020 | The North Star Catholic This time of year is spent in preparation and waiting – waiting for the celebration of Christmas and the birth of…
A hard winter is upon us. Let’s be there for each other.
Lisa DH Aquino| November 1, 2020 | Anchorage Daily News Opinion Anchorage, winter is here and in some ways this winter already feels darker than most we have known. Our community,…
CSS Heroes of Hunger supply food to those in need
Lisa DH Aquino| September 2020 | Catholic Anchor As summer 2020 comes to an end, and we prepare for fall, the realization that the COVID pandemic will not be going…
Medical Respite Garden at Brother Francis Shelter
The Medical Respite Program at Brother Francis Shelter started a garden this summer. The garden has been a space for clients to enjoy the outdoors and recover. Many of the…
Conversations with Case Managers: Mercy Pulou
For Mercy Pulou, case management is more than a day job. It’s part of her calling. “I believe in being a good steward. When you are given opportunities, share the…
Grow Local, Give Local fund supports refugee farmers and hungry Alaskans
Throughout the week, CSS has honored the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees. These same traits also define home grown Alaskans and are the cornerstone of how we treat…
Refugee essential workers, a key part of our community
A large part of the RAIS program is education and employment services. RAIS staff works diligently to find meaningful employment for refugees. Refugees in Anchorage are often employed as essential…
Reflecting on community support and our work at CSS
Written by Robin Dempsy, Chief Program Officer I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy as we practice social distancing and hunkering down. If we haven’t…
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…