Legislature approval of state IDs for people leaving prison will have positive effects for our community
Personal identification documents are an often overlooked, but integral part of navigating modern life. They are so essential, yet so ubiquitous as we navigate from day to day, that we…
Anchorage is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis
Robin Dempsey, Executive Director | July 2022 | Anchorage Daily News With the closure of the Sullivan Arena, this is the first time in decades our city has not had…
Our volunteer teachers help refugees start their new lives and prepare for the future
When a refugee first arrives in Alaska, their travels may be over, but they still have a hard journey ahead of them. Over the next several years, they will go…
Your gift helps veterans like Kamal find justice, support, and stability
Kamal grew up in a tough neighborhood in Harlem and joined the Army when he was only 17, serving in the Vietnam War as a paratrooper. Although Kamal lived and…
Assisting Veterans in need, providing services to those who have served our country
Lisa DH Aquino| July 2020 | Catholic Anchor July is a time to celebrate our nation. It’s also a time to celebrate and honor the brave men and women who…
Addressing Racism and Praying for George Floyd and his Family
Our prayers are with George Floyd and his family. Our prayers are also with our nation as we mourn the loss of Mr. Floyd and so many other people of…
What Do We Do with 675 Pounds of Broccoli?
Standing in the hallway outside of St. Francis House Food Pantry, one of the program assistants, Logan, talked with three employees from Bean’s Cafe – Josh, Justina, and Scott. They…
Everything Is about Community
Five women sat on folding chairs in a circle at the Welcome Center, a building dedicated to our Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS) program. They chatted and laughed loudly,…
Remembering the Tree of Life Synagogue
In the last few days, I have been mourning the loss of life at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Honestly, I cannot stop thinking about the loss of…
Medical Respite Gets People Back on Their Feet
Medical Respite is a wing in Brother Francis Shelter that has five rooms. Each room stays full. Between April 1 and July 31, 2018, occupancy in Medical Respite was 94%. …