Housing for people who have been sleeping outdoors becomes more urgent as winter approaches, and as the chronic shortage of affordable housing persists across the state, new complications such as the federal government shutdown and the sudden housing crisis in the Kuskokwim region are adding pressure to plans for helping Alaskans find shelter. What are state and city leaders working on and how can people help? The ongoing need for safe, affordable housing is our discussion on this Talk of Alaska.
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Rural housing and homelessness | Talk of Alaska
The ongoing need for safe, affordable housing is our discussion on this Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Brian Wilson - Executive Director, Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness
- Vasna Nou - Youth advocate and outreach coordinator, Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness
- Kelli Kortemeier - Executive Director, Bethel Winter Shelter
RESOURCES:
- Bethel Winter House
- Ready.Alaska.Gov - Resources and aid for those affected by the remnants of Typhoon Halong
- United Way Statewide Helpline: 211 or (800) 478-2221
- Western Alaska Disaster Relief 2025 Fund - Alaska Community Foundation
- Here's how you can help survivors of the Western Alaska storm
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).
