Hear this panel discussion on homelessness in Anchorage

Addressing Alaskans - Alaska Public Media

Allen Lavont Jefferson talks about his plans for volunteer work in his tent in Anchorage’s Mountain View neighborhood in August, 2021 (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media)

This episode of Addressing Alaskans features a panel representatives from local organizations examining solutions to homelessness. The event was hosted by Rep. Ivy Spohnholz and moderated by Alaska Public Media’s Lori Townsend.

SPEAKERS:

• Jasmine Boyle: Anchorage Coalition on Ending Homelessness
• Michelle Brown: Rasmuson Foundation
• Dr. Sharon Chamard: Faculty at the UAA Justice Center
• Meg Zaletel: Chair, Anchorage Assembly Committee on Housing and Homelessness
  Terrence Shanigan: Director of Legislative Affairs, Mayor Bronson administration

BROADCAST: Sunday, August 22, 2021

RECORDED: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the Wilda Marston Theater

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