homelessness Archives

Homeless Connect is support for people who have no other safety net

by KCAW News | Nov 3, 2021 | The Morning Interview

Project Homeless Connect will be held 11 am - 2 pm Wednesday November 10 in the Crescent Harbor Shelter. The event is sponsored by Sitka Outreach and Support:Lifeline Group. SOS Is asking for donations of socks, warm clothing, tarps, sleeping bags, batteries, and headlamps. Drop off locations for donations are University of Alaska Southeast, St. Peter’s See House, and the United Methodist Church, 303 Kimsham Street. Julia Smith shares more details. Read More

A tiny home community could be a new start for Sitka’s chronically homeless

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Apr 9, 2021 | Building Solutions, Local News, Syndicated

Despite decades of efforts, Sitka has no homeless shelter. The latest attempt by the Sitka Homeless Coalition fell through after the organization couldn’t find a space to rent. Now, the Coalition is turning to a possible tiny home community instead to help tackle chronic homelessness. Read More

Grant dollars restart housing program for Sitka’s homeless teens

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 16, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s homeless youth may soon have more permanent shelter, if some residents are willing to open their doors to them. Youth Advocates of Sitka has won a three-year grant to implement a home-based program for kids age 16 to 21. Read More

Easter Group: The homeless are our neighbors

by KCAW News | Mar 23, 2017 | The Morning Interview

Julia Smith, with the Easter Group, discusses the organization's focus on hunger and homelessness in Sitka. The group will meet next at 1 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the See House behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The Easter Group sponsored three Homeless Connect events last year at the Salvation Army.Downloadable audio. Read More