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New developments in Anchorage's homeless services | Alaska Insight

Three people sit at a desk talking together.
Lori Townsend and her expert guests discuss the options for people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media)

In late February, Catholic Social Services in Anchorage is expected to open its new 3rd Avenue Navigation Center. The center will act as a meeting point to connect Anchorage's population experiencing homelessness with important support services — filling a large gap in the city's response.

Robin Dempsey, CEO of Anchorage Catholic Social Services, and Owen Hutchinson with the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness, join Lori Townsend to discuss progress and gaps in Anchorage's homelessness response.

Valerie Lake worked at Alaska Public Media from 2017 to 2025. She was the managing producer for Indie Alaska, director for Alaska Insight, and led the video production team. Valerie Lake has previously gone by the names, Valerie Lloyd and Valerie Kern.