Tag: Youth Advocates of Sitka

Residential treatment facility for unhoused teens greenlit after assembly overturns permit denial

Residential treatment facility for unhoused teens greenlit after assembly overturns permit denial

by Katherine Rose | Jun 15, 2023 | ,

After a couple of setbacks, Youth Advocates of Sitka can now move forward with plans to create a residential treatment program for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness in Sitka. Earlier this year, the group had applied for a permit to convert a duplex into the facility, but was initially denied by the local planning commission. The nonprofit successfully appealed that decision before the Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (6-13-23 Read More
June 13, 2023: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

June 13, 2023: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by Katherine Rose | Jun 13, 2023 | ,

In April, the Planning Commission denied a permit application for Youth Advocates of Sitka, or Y-A-S, to turn a duplex on Halibut Point Road into a residential shelter for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness and trafficking. In April, the Planning Commission denied a permit application for Youth Advocates of Sitka, or Y-A-S, to turn a duplex on Halibut Point Road into a residential shelter for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Y-A-S will appeal that decision at the assembly meeting tonight (6-13-23).Read More
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