Our updated Mission Statement
A note from Robin Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer Friends of Catholic Social Services, I hope this message finds you well. As we continue our mission of compassionately serving our community, I…
Celebrating One Year of Impact: 3rd Avenue Resource & Navigation Center
This month marks the the one-year anniversary of the 3rd Avenue Resource & Navigation Center (3RNC), a pivotal program in addressing homelessness in Anchorage. Over the course of the year,…
Welcome our new Chief Financial Officer, Kris Palmatier!
We are thrilled to announce our new Chief Financial Officer, Kris Palmatier! Kris has joined the team at CSS, and brings with him nearly 20 years of cross-sector accounting and…
Holiday blessings felt across our community
Thanks to our generous volunteers, donors, and hardworking staff, this holiday season was filled with extra joy! Our community showed their dedication this Christmas by giving an unprecedented number of…
Refugees in Anchorage shared stories of welcome during “Come from Away”
From November 29th through December 10th, Catholic Social Services was glad to partner with Alaska Center for the Performing Arts to share stories of welcome from refugees in Alaska, during…
Brother Francis Shelter celebrates its 40th Anniversary
*Originally featured in the North Star Catholic On August 26th, Catholic Social Services was excited to celebrate Brother Francis Shelter’s 40th Anniversary with the community at the new 3rd Avenue…
One man’s journey from Puerto Rico to Brother Francis Shelter
“These people, from the time I came here – they have opened doors for me, they are very nice with me.” – Daniel, commenting on his stay at Brother Francis…
Anchorage needs more low-barrier shelter to uphold the dignity of our neighbors
In an article from the ADN, it was announced that the Sullivan Arena will return to its regular operations in the near future and will not be used as emergency…
Legislature approval of state IDs for people leaving prison will have positive effects for our community
Personal identification documents are an often overlooked, but integral part of navigating modern life. They are so essential, yet so ubiquitous as we navigate from day to day, that we…
A Young Family Builds Hope through Financial Stability
“There was housing, they made sure I was in a safe environment, they checked in on my mental health – if I needed clothing or any necessities they were very,…