Catholic Social Services - Alaska

Catholic Social Services - Alaska Providing Help, Creating Hope CSS is the social service arm of the Archdiocese of Anchorage, serving, engaging and employing people of all faiths.

Catholic Social Services (CSS), accredited by the National Council on Accreditation, is one of the largest social service agencies in Alaska. CSS was incorporated in 1966 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with the mission to serve the poor, strengthen individuals and families and advocate for a just community. CSS is committed to serving the homeless, the hungry and the vulnerable with donations from the community.

Did you know that 1 in 7 Alaskans experience food insecurity? That means more than 100,000 people in our state have diff...
09/01/2026

Did you know that 1 in 7 Alaskans experience food insecurity? That means more than 100,000 people in our state have difficulty either affording or accessing the basic nutrition they need on a regular basis. That makes community supports like St. Francis House Food Pantry, the Food Bank of Alaska, and the tremendous corp of volunteers and community members who make them possible even more essential, ensuring that support is there when our neighbors need it.

Learn more at www.cssalaska.org/ham

September is ! Every September, community members, nonprofits, lawmakers, and advocates join together to spread awarene...
08/27/2026

September is ! Every September, community members, nonprofits, lawmakers, and advocates join together to spread awareness about the impact of hunger in our community and what YOU can do to make a difference. Follow along with us through the month to learn more about hunger in Alaska! You can find out more about Hunger Action Month and the role CSS plays at https://www.cssalaska.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/hunger-action-month/

Hunger Action Month is coming up soon, and that's got us reflecting on the thousands of people that help us fight hunger...
08/26/2026

Hunger Action Month is coming up soon, and that's got us reflecting on the thousands of people that help us fight hunger in Anchorage each year. Just one example: every day at Brother Francis Shelter, guests are provided packed lunches to keep them going as they work on establishing permanent stability. And each of those lunches is packed by our excellent volunteer meals teams from groups like Joy Lutheran Church, IDEA Homeschool, Frontier Charter School, East High School, Eagle River Valley Ward, Chugiak High School, and many more!

Thank you to everyone who helps us feed our community and support our neighbors through hard times! And a special thank you to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for donating funding for the lunch bags and organizing the delivery!

One of the most important human needs is simply to be heard, to know that someone cares about what you have to say and w...
08/20/2026

One of the most important human needs is simply to be heard, to know that someone cares about what you have to say and wants to know what’s on your mind. This not only helps us think through some of our feelings, it affirms to us that we belong and are a valued part of our community.

That’s why we’re extremely grateful to our Listening Post volunteers, who make dedicated time to just sit and listen to the guests at our shelters and at locations all over Anchorage. By sitting and sharing time with others without offering advice or trying to fix problems, they provide a great service to our community members who need it, treating them with dignity and respect and helping them to know they are valued.
You can learn more about the Listening Post at their website: https://listeningpostanchorage.com/

FashionPact has been a terrific supporter of Catholic Social Services and other nonprofits in Alaska since they launche...
08/18/2026

FashionPact has been a terrific supporter of Catholic Social Services and other nonprofits in Alaska since they launched in 2021! When you shop for quality second-hand goods at FashionPact, a portion of the proceeds goes to a non-profit of your choice, including CSS. A huge thank you to FashionPact for their partnership over the years and for highlighting us this month, and thank you to all of the FashionPact customers who designate their proceeds to Catholic Social Services where it can provide food, shelter, and hope for the future to our neighbors in need.

Thank you to the great group from Shallowford Presbyterian Church for all their help at Grow North Farm in June! Their y...
08/13/2026

Thank you to the great group from Shallowford Presbyterian Church for all their help at Grow North Farm in June! Their youth group came all the way from Atlanta, GA to help out our community, and they did a terrific job rolling up their sleeves and helping us get everything ready for the market season.

Thanks team!

The farming season is in full swing, and we wanted to give a shout out to the crew from Westminster College for all thei...
08/11/2026

The farming season is in full swing, and we wanted to give a shout out to the crew from Westminster College for all their help getting the farm plots ready in May! We had a fantastic group of students tilling, raking, and hauling to make sure that the Fresh International Gardens co-op had a ready space to grow their produce.

For many of our newly arrived families in the RAIS program, FIG provides an important first step to working in Alaska, providing a supportive environment for them to earn money, enjoy community, and practice their business and language skills. Thank you for welcoming our new neighbors and setting them up for a successful growing year!

If you'd like to support the participants in our FIG co-op yourself, check out https://www.cssalaska.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/grow-local-give-local/

We want to give a throwback shout-out to the Gopher Catholic crew from University of MN that joined CSS for their spring...
08/06/2026

We want to give a throwback shout-out to the Gopher Catholic crew from University of MN that joined CSS for their spring break mission trip! They were a fantastic help with all sorts of projects, from maintenance and tote assembly to hosting bingo and games at Complex Care.

Thank you for your service to our community, and we hope to see you again next year!

Especially for people who are on their feet a lot, poor foot health and foot injuries are one of those small things that...
08/04/2026

Especially for people who are on their feet a lot, poor foot health and foot injuries are one of those small things that can creep up slowly and then make an enormous impact on our mobility and quality of life. When not taken care of, little annoyances like warts, bunions, and ingrown toenails can quickly turn into constant pain and opportunities for infection.

We're incredibly thankful to our corp of volunteers who provide periodic foot care to the guests at our shelters, inspecting their feet for injuries, and washing, trimming, and tending to this key aspect of health and mobility. It's not glamorous work, but it makes a world of difference and provides an opportunity to connect with guests and build relationships, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. As always, we could never do this work and serve our neighbors without your support. Thank you!

Can you help us provide fresh towels and blankets? Brother Francis Shelter and Complex Care are both in need, so they ca...
07/30/2026

Can you help us provide fresh towels and blankets? Brother Francis Shelter and Complex Care are both in need, so they can equip our neighbors for success.

When someone is working on getting back on their feet, having access to basic needs like towels for showering and blankets for sleeping means one less thing for them to worry about in their day, so they can put their focus and energy toward rebuilding permanent stability.

New and gently used blankets and towels can be delivered directly to Brother Francis Shelter (1021 E. 3rd Ave) or Complex Care (303 W. Fireweed Lane) any weekday from 10am - 6pm.

Thank you for your commitment to our community!

Address

4600 Debarr Road, Suite 201
Anchorage, AK
99508

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19072227300

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