Domestic violence is one of the forces contributing to Alaska’s homelessness crisis. For many survivors, leaving an abusive relationship means leaving behind housing, financial stability, belongings, transportation, community support, and sometimes even personal...
For survivors of domestic violence, safety does not always end when they leave an abusive situation. In many cases, the need for protection continues long after someone has found shelter, relocated, or begun rebuilding their life. A revived Alaska bill would help...
Domestic violence shelters and advocacy organizations across Alaska are facing a serious and immediate concern: uncertainty around federal funding could force some providers to reduce services, cut programs, or close entirely. For organizations serving survivors of...
Five years after Anchorage voters approved a local alcohol tax, the conversation around how those dollars are spent continues to matter deeply for organizations serving people in crisis. The tax was created with a clear purpose: to support public safety, prevent...
In today’s philanthropic landscape, funders are often drawn to innovation: new programs, pilot projects, fresh initiatives, and short-term ideas that promise visible change. Innovation has its place, but for organizations providing emergency services to people in...
Across Alaska, advocates, service providers, parents, and community members continue to call attention to a painful reality: young people remain at risk of sexual exploitation, coercion, and abuse. Recent public discussion around Alaska’s age-of-consent laws has...
