A coalition of community leaders held a summit in Sitkarecently to decide how they can address the issue of homelessness. Serviceproviders reviewed what they offer, the police and fire chiefs addressedpublic safety issues. And Sitka is just one of many Alaska communitieswithout a centralized support system for the homeless.Ed Ronco, KCAW-SitkaDownload Audio (MP3)
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