If you were homeless and alone in Anchorage, how would you find help? Certain resources are available for a warm meal or a temporary bed, but what about the long term picture of recovery?

Now, add a history of substance abuse or mental illness to your situation. Finding a meal and safe shelter just became a much greater challenge – one that more and more of Anchorage’s homeless haven’t been able to overcome.

In response to our city’s ongoing need for homeless rehabilitation services, Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan has called together a Homeless Action & Response Team (HART) to brainstorm what more we can do to help people transition from street life to a safe, rehabilitating environment. Credit Union 1 has joined this initiative, and we hope you’ll come on board too!

With HART’s help, a partnership of Anchorage non-profits and government agencies will assist homeless residents whose camps have been posted for closure into rehabilitation services and/or housing. These efforts could include new housing resources, such as the Karluk Manor in Fairview. Right now Karluk Manor is looking for 100 positive testimonials of support for their initiative. Click here to share your thoughts!

New efforts from HART and Anchorage’s Homeless Leadership Team are sure to give hope to many of our city’s homeless residents – however, it’s true that efforts to house and rehabilitate the homeless have failed in the past due to lack of support or planning. What can you do – or what else should the city be doing – to ensure a more positive outcome this time around? Do you have ideas for a different approach? 

How could the One for All team get more involved?

“Together, we will make our community safer and truly help these vulnerable individuals by making a positive difference in their lives. Thank you in advance for being willing to help make a difference.”
– Mayor Dan Sullivan