The St. Vincent de Paul Society helped run the shelter when it was downtown. It has now taken over operation at its facility near the Nugget Mall.
Housing
As her Homer neighborhood slides downhill, this woman is fighting to hold someone accountable
Despite the risk of a landslide, Gee Denton refuses to leave her house. “I’ve had to spend five-and-a-half years in this season of my life begging for people to be responsible for their responsibilities,” she says.
Juneau officials consider St. Vincent’s bid for new valley warming center
The question of how people will get to and from the shelter hasn’t been fully resolved. One past user says transportation to and from it is his number one issue.
Alaska nonprofits shrink staffing and services to keep homeless sheltered
The dust is settling after Alaska’s state budget battle. But homeless service providers say serious damage has already been done.
Glory Hall fields questions and concerns from public over potential move
The Glory Hall, Juneau’s downtown homeless shelter and soup kitchen, has plans to move to a new location near the city’s airport. That’s if supporters can raise the money it needs for a down payment.
Officials: McKinley Fire has burned 51 homes, 3 businesses, 80 outbuildings
Officials also cautioned that the McKinley Fire is still extremely active and could intensify on Saturday because of a shifting wind pattern.