Program areas at CSS
Refugee assistance & immigration Services (rais) provides a bridge for refugees (individuals who have had to flee their countries of origin due to the tragedies of persecution and war) from their former life experiences to the new skills required for success in the united states. Through a focus on economic self-sufficiency, community integration, and a respect for unique cultures, history and traditions, rais creates an environment of compassion and encouragement for refugees to flourish.
Since October 2024, through a contract with the Municipality of Anchorage, Catholic Social Services (CSS) has operated the East 56th Avenue Shelter as a low-barrier, walk-in shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Anchorage. The shelter offered 200 beds to our most vulnerable neighbors and direct connection to additional services both on-site and through CSS's 3rd Avenue Resource & Navigation Center. With the conclusion of this contract on August 31, 2025, Catholic Social Services will step away from operating this shelter, marking the close of a meaningful chapter in its service to the community.
Homeless family Services is a program of housing case managers who are focused on working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness to help them achieve housing and income stability. The program focuses on a range of populations including veterans, families, individuals ready to work, and those who need permanent supportive housing, among others. Homeless family Services is the largest group of housing case managers working in our community. They partner with other agencies to connect clients with employment, childcare, education and training all to further housing stability and Social well-being.
Brother Francis Shelter
Complex care center
Mental health Services
Clare house
Family disability Services
Third avenue resource center
St. francis house