How You can help
It is the central belief of Anchorage Cares that generosity better serves panhandlers when directed towards the agencies that assist these individuals. Real change – not spare change – is the best way to help out panhandlers.
Below is a list of some of the agencies providing real change in people’s lives. These partners in the Anchorage Cares program work to make a real difference in people’s lives, and all provide opportunities to help by volunteering or contributing.
Anchorage Rescue Mission
A faith-based intervention center providing shelter, food, and counseling services.
AWAIC (Abused Women's Aid in Crisis)
Providing domestic violence shelter and intervention.
Bean's Cafe
Feeding the hungry and homeless without discrimination throughout the day.
Brother Francis Shelter
https://www.cssalaska.org/our-programs/brother-francis-shelter/
Homeless shelter with services and supportive programs to help guests transition out of homelessness.
Clitheroe House
https://clitheroe.salvationarmy.org/
A comprehensive substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment center.
Downtown Hope Center
Job training center, soup kitchen, and women's shelter for the homeless in downtown Anchorage.
McKinnell House
https://mckinnellhouse.salvationarmy.org/
Temporary emergency shelter and case management services for families experiencing the crisis of homelessness.