Alaska can be a harsh environment, especially for those who are homeless. The recent, severe cold weather has turned difficult conditions into life threatening ones. Many shelters across the state are at max capacity. How are shelter managers and others who work to end homelessness grappling with extreme need for those who are most vulnerable during this extended cold snap? We’ll discuss it on the next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Dave Kuiper, Associate Director, Christian Heath Associates
- Jasmine Boyle, Executive Director, Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness
- Nancy Burke, Housing and Homeless Services Coordinator, Municipality of Anchorage
ADDITIONAL LINKS:
- Catholic Social Services Alaska
- Bethel Winter House in Bethel
- The Door Emergency Youth Shelter in Fairbanks
- The Glory Hall in Juneau
- Nome Emergency Shelter Team in Nome
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
