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Talk of Alaska: How Homelessness is a Statewide Issue

Rows of cots are organized on the floor of an arena.
Cots for men seeking shelter fill the floor of the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage on Nov. 22, 2022. The hockey arena served as a low-barrier emergency winter shelter from October 2022 through May 2023, and as an emergency shelter from 2020 to 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Elyssa Loughlin/Alaska Public Media)

It’s a bad convergence — cold weather, darkness and a growing need for shelter for vulnerable Alaskans — at a time when the pinch of inflation is making it more challenging for service providers to keep their doors open. As we head into the toughest part of the winter season, how well are services aimed at those experiencing homelessness keeping up with demand across the state and how can Alaskans help? We discuss extending a hand to those in need on Talk of Alaska.

Listen here:

HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Brian Wilson, Executive Director, Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness

Meg Zaletel, Executive Director, Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness

Eileen Arnold, Executive Director, Tundra Women’s Coalition

PARTICIPATE:

Call  907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or  1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.

Send an email to  talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air).

Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).

LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.

Lori Townsend is the news director 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.