Anchorage Reentry Coalition

06/18/2026

“It feels like a black cloud that looms over you that can take over at any time.”

Marquis Howard recalls sweating over every word he wrote in the box on the housing application that requested details about his criminal conviction. Even though he had gone back to school, earned degrees, and held a good job, he reasonably feared his application would be rejected due to a decades-old conviction.

Stable housing is the foundation for success, yet stories like Howard’s are all too common. Newly passed legislation in Maryland aims to change that—giving more people a fair chance to rebuild their lives. https://www.vera.org/news/maryland-takes-significant-step-toward-fair-housing-for-people-returning-from-incarceration

06/16/2026

People leaving prison at an older age are being left behind at an alarming rate.

“Virtually all pre-release and reentry programs offered in South Carolina are geared to assist younger adults, mostly focused on returning them to the workforce,” writes Gary in a story in which he interviewed several older men about their anxieties about leaving prison. “But there is little geared toward helping older adults readjust to the outside…”

🔗 https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2025/11/18/leaving-prison-at-an-old-age/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=PJP-Facebook

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Are you interested in extending a hand to those in need? The Good Neighbor Fund is providing hope to those in need. Join us at the Cuddy Park Amphitheater (Located behind the Loussac Library) as we celebrate the generosity of our amazing Anchorage community, create awareness and inspire greater giving. Entertainment and refreshments provided!

Learn more about The Good Neighbor Fund here: AnchorageCares.org

06/10/2026

Just because it’s summer break doesn’t mean you have to take a break from learning!

Visit your nearest and dearest Anchorage Public Library branch location to grab that next selection on your TBR list AND learn the ins and outs of riding the bus with our Travel Trainer while you’re at it.

Mark your calendars with the dates listed below and further your education with Travel Training at the Library this June. (Plan a trip at PEOPLEMOVER.ORG and arrive by bus for extra credit.)

06/10/2026

As deaths continue to impact both Michigan’s men’s and women’s prisons, our family advocates at Citizens for Prison Reform have been busy supporting not only grieving families in the community, but…

06/10/2026

Join us TOMORROW, June 10, on the west end of the Delaney Park Strip for a community resource event. Everyone is welcome!

Shelter and housing resources, substance misuse treatment, health screenings, counseling support, public benefits and FOOD!

Need more information? Reach out to [email protected]

06/10/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Alaska Inc. is hosting a Resume Writing workshop tomorrow in Anchorage!
WHEN: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2026
WHERE: Anchorage Midtown Job Center, 3301 Eagle St., Suite 104
For this and other job opportunities, visit https://jobs.alaska.gov/jobfairs/index.html

06/10/2026

Join us on Wednesday, June 10, for our Community Job Fair! 12 - 3 PM!

Looking for a job? Thinking about a new career? Come to our free Community Job Fair! Meet with employers from around Anchorage, including Tribal organizations, healthcare providers, schools, and businesses in construction, hospitality, and more.

You can talk to hiring teams, ask questions, and learn about available jobs. This is a great chance to explore different career paths and connect with local employers in person.
• Free admission
• Everyone is welcome
• Bring a friend!

Stop by, meet employers, and see what opportunities are waiting for you! Your journey starts here.