Homeless out in the wind and rain as Mill Campground closes, but warming shelter to open Friday
Due to cold forecast, city plans to open converted warehouse before Assembly gives official OK.
Source: juneauempire.com
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Around Alaska: Looking for foster families; so long Starbucks
The Office of Childrens Services in Ketchikan is looking for families willing to take in foster children. Plus, If you fly Alaska Airlines, say so long to Starbucks.
United States Richard Hagen Alaska Airlines Office Of Children Services In Ketchikan Summit Church Ketchikan High School
Source: youralaskalink.com
Mill Campground set to close Monday, without winter warming shelter agreement in place
Temperatures expected to stay above freezing, but with frequent rain, during coming week.
Source: juneauempire.com
Winter warming shelter now likely to be at CBJ Ballot Processing Center, officials say
Use of former warehouse south of downtown criticized by pastor of church hosting shelter last year.
Clarise Larson Juneau Robert Barr Dave Ringle Paul Juneau Vincent De Paul Borough Of Juneau Ballot Processing Center
Source: juneauempire.com
Church votes 25-24 on third try to host winter warming shelter — but Mount Jumbo Gym may be used instead
St. Vincent de Paul in talks with city about Douglas gym as Resurrection Lutheran remains divided.
Source: juneauempire.com
Church congregation to vote for third time on hosting winter emergency shelter
Pastor says she will likely leave role if vote is unsuccessful.
Robert Barr Karen Lawfer Karen Perkins Downtown Transit Center Juneau Resurrection Lutheran Church Resurrection Lutheran Church
Source: juneauempire.com
City's struggle to provide a winter homeless shelter continues
Combination of downtown transit center and bus considered as church again rejects hosting shelter.
Vincent De Paul Juneau Deputy Robert Barr Christine Woll Juneau Community Foundation Downtown Transit Center
Source: juneauempire.com
Juneau pastor says church needs more funding to run city's warming shelter
Pastor Karen Perkins said there was tremendous demand for the shelter last winter, and the church needs more money to provide enough staffing.
Source: alaskapublic.org
City considers overnight warming bus for homeless during winter
Temporary option in discussion as city faces no prospects to host winter warming shelter.
Source: juneauempire.com
Sheltering homeless people this summer is hard — it may get worse come fall
No bids to host winter warming shelter could leave more than 70 people without a place to sleep.
Source: juneauempire.com