Anchorage Reentry Coalition

05/22/2026

ALSC is partnering with the Anchorage Public Library system to connect community members with civil legal resources. As part of this collaboration, ALSC staff will participate in upcoming resource fairs to help residents learn more about free civil legal services and available legal information.

Join ALSC at:
• Tuesday, May 26 | 2–4 p.m.
Chugiak-Eagle River Library

• Thursday, May 28 | 1–4 p.m.
Muldoon Library

Stop by to connect with ALSC staff, ask questions, and learn more about legal resources available in Alaska.

05/22/2026

Share your experience: The Sentencing Project is seeking to better understand how second look resentencing impacts crime survivors.

If you're interested in participating in the research project, contact Cherrell Green ([email protected]) for more info.

05/22/2026

The good news: A January count suggests that the number of people in our community who have no safe place to sleep is dropping. More shelter space has opened, and more people are taking advantage of it.

The reality: Hundreds of people remain unsheltered: Sleeping outdoors, in tents, in doorways, in vehicles and in places not fit for anyone to live.

The crunch: Shelters are full, but that doesn’t mean more shelter is the answer. We need housing for those with very low incomes. Because housing IS the answer.

Thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for putting a spotlight on the situation. Read the story: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2026/05/21/fewer-people-are-experiencing-homelessness-in-anchorage-as-providers-say-shelter-capacity-is-insufficient/

05/22/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: There will be a Community Resource Event in Anchorage next month!
WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2026
WHERE: Park Strip, Anchorage

Services and resources available:
• Food and meals: Nutritious meals and snacks
• Housing support: Resources, shelters and housing assistance
• Mental health: counseling support and resources
• Physical health: Health screenings, care and resources
• Substance use treatment: Treatment options and support
• Benefits assistance: Help with applications and support

For this and other job opportunities, visit https://jobs.alaska.gov/jobfairs/index.html

05/18/2026

Stacy, a german shepherd-husky mix, helped me overcome my long-time fear of dogs.

‘I have long been skeptical of furry creatures. When I was a young boy, a pug mauled two of my toes. So I hesitated when I encountered that dog in the gym. But some innate, unresolved part of me pulled closer. Approaching, I looked for its handler,” writes Angelo.

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05/18/2026

OLDER ALASKANS HOUSING SURVEY | Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is looking for survey participants who currently live in Alaska and are 55 years or older. Friends, family and other people can help with answering the survey. Answers will be kept anonymous and individual responses will not be shared publicly. Share your thoughts on affordable and accessible housing options.

The survey closes June 30.

To be sure your experience is included, take it today: https://www.ahfc.us/senior-support

For more information on resources for Alaska seniors, including housing and cash, visit https://health.alaska.gov/en/topics/senior-care/

05/15/2026

The first comprehensive report on the impact of offering free phone calls in United States prisons and jails shows that ...