The Anchorage Assembly approved a $202,000 contract to establish a warming area for unhoused residents and those lacking adequate heating in their homes. The area, set to open in a separate building near the Henry House shelter, will operate from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. through March 31st, providing blankets, hot beverages, and a safe space for up to 50 people. The city aims to expand capacity if needed.
The Anchorage Assembly on Thursday approved a $202,000 contract to set up a warming area for unhoused residents and those without adequate heating at their homes.in the city, and freezing temperatures present hazards for people living outside or in their cars.
“Our wider commitment is to significantly reduce unsheltered homelessness,” LaFrance said, “starting with responding to the crisis in front of us like warming and working to get out of crisis mode by bringing about more housing and services that move people out of homelessness altogether.”that also operates several shelters
HOMELESSNESS WEATHER WARMING SHELTERS ANCHORAGE ALASKA
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