Anchorage Continuum of Care Advisory Council

The Advisory Council serves as the governing body of the Anchorage Continuum of Care. It supports planning, funding priorities and system coordination through a collaborative, community-based process.

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Overview

The Homeless Prevention & Response System (HPRS) Advisory Council has jurisdiction over the Continuum of Care (CoC) serving the Municipality of Anchorage geographic area as mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The purpose of the Advisory Council is to create a collaborative community-based process for managing and planning the allocation and delivery of homeless prevention and assistance resources and programs efficiently while meeting the needs of the community’s vulnerable populations and prioritizing those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Governance Charter

Written Standards

Committees

The HPRS Advisory Council is guided by the work of committees, which include community members.

For more information about the HPRS Advisory Council or to get involved in a committee, contact info@hprsadvisorycouncil.org

  • Committee Chair, VACANT

    The HPRS Community Prioritization Committee supports the annual Anchorage Gap Analysis and Anchorage Community Prioritization process, including the implementation of Anchored Home and other community initiatives, to engage individuals with lived homelessness experience and front-line staff in the process.

    • This meeting occurs every two weeks on Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. Community members are welcome to join.

    • Click here to join the meeting
      Meeting ID: 252 779 456 851
      Passcode: pzbuAb

  • Randi Breager, Committee Chair

    The Homeless Prevention & Response System (HPRS) Advisory Council Compliance Committee is responsible for overall community policy and compliance oversight.

    This meeting occurs the third Thursday of every month from 9 to 10 a.m. Community members are welcome to join.

    Microsoft Teams meeting
    Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

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    Meeting ID: 221 471 694 072 2
    Passcode: rg9LW6k3

  • Susan Lukowski, Committee Chair

    The Data Committee directs the strategy and monitoring of related community initiatives. The Committee tracks trends in data and shares analysis with the Advisory Council, focusing on the HUD System Performance Measures and Built for Zero data.

    • This meeting occurs the third Wednesday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. Community members are welcome to join.

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      Meeting ID: 228 356 880 22
      Passcode: hYQqdE

  • Laura Cox-Wilson, Committee Chair

    The Coordinated Entry (CE) Committee is responsible for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the CoC’s Coordinated Entry System in alignment with HUD requirements and local priorities. The CE Committee ensures equitable access, prioritization, and housing placements for people experiencing homelessness across the Anchorage CoC.

    • This meeting occurs the fourth Thursday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. Community members are welcome to join.

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      Meeting ID: 260 973 677 296 6
      Passcode: bA6ct7ne

  • Chris Schutte, Committee Chair

    The Business Action Committee:

    • Establishes relationships between the Anchorage business community and the CoC, bringing the voice, expertise and resources of the business community to inform and advance effective, sustainable solutions to homelessness.

    • Engages the business community to support CoC advocacy for local, state and federal policy changes, and leverages business connections and perspective for impactful investments in social services and homelessness.

    • Brings business perspectives on planning, funding and policy decisions, fostering a shared understanding between businesses and social service partners.

    This committee meets on the first Thursday of each month. This is a hybrid meeting virtual and in-person at the ACEH office.

    Note: The ACEH office at 3427 E. Tudor Road, Suite A, is open for walk-ins during this time. Just let the front desk know you are here for BAC.

    Community members are welcome to attend.

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    Meeting ID: 277 182 963 973 32
    Passcode: oW2fH9YY

  • Roger Branson, Committee Chair

    • Creates a trusted forum for individuals with lived experience to heal, engage and provide authentic contributions without the influence of provider incentives.

    • Advises on policy, funding and system feedback to ensure alignment with effective practices for those navigating the system while empowering civic participation in public forums.

    • Recruits and retains diverse members, including youth voices, and institutionalize regular input from lived experiences into governance and cross-committee collaboration.

    This meeting occurs every month on second Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to join.

    Click here to join the meeting
    Meeting ID: 270 168 263 541 39
    Passcode: 3RM7GG35

Council Members

  • Alison Kear

    Chair
    Covenant House Alaska

  • Thea Agnew

    Ex-officio
    Municipality of Anchorage

  • Roger Branson

    Homeless Resource Advocacy Council Committee Chair
    Alaska Community Integrity

  • Randi Breager

    Compliance Committee Chair
    Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis (AWAIC)

  • Felicia Carpenter

    Community Member

  • Carrie Collins

    Ex-officio
    Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC)

  • Laura Cox-Wilson

    Vice-Chair and Coordinated Entry Committee Chair
    NeighborWorks Alaska

  • Taylor Donovan

    RurAL CAP

  • Charles Gorman

    Department of Veteran Affairs

  • Zoryna Lealai

    Community Member

  • Jeanette Lee

    Rasmuson Foundation

  • Olivia Lorenzo

    Southcentral Foundation

  • Susan Lukowski

    Data Committee Chair
    Catholic Social Services

  • Dave Mayo-Kiely

    Anchorage School District

  • Samantha McNelly

    Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)

  • Amber McPhail

    Anchorage Health Department

  • Leslie Ridle

    MASH Property Management

  • David Rittenberg

    Catholic Social Services

  • Chris Schutte

    Business Action Committee Chair
    Capricom Alaska

  • Tafi Toleafoa

    Pacific Community of Alaska

Upcoming Meetings

Advisory Council and committee meetings are open to the public.

View full calendar and meeting archives
View full calendar and meeting archives
Featured
CoC HPRS Advisory Council Community Priorities Committee Bi-weekly Meeting

The HPRS Community Prioritization Committee supports the annual Anchorage Gap Analysis and Anchorage Community Prioritization process, including the implementation of Anchored Home and other community initiatives, to engage individuals with lived homelessness experience and front-line staff in the process.

HPRS AC Business Action Committee - May Meeting

This is the time for the Business Action Committee of the Anchorage Continuum of Care Advisory Council to meet. This hybrid meeting allows people to attend in the way that works for them.

CoC HPRS Advisory Council Community Priorities Committee Bi-weekly Meeting

The HPRS Community Prioritization Committee supports the annual Anchorage Gap Analysis and Anchorage Community Prioritization process, including the implementation of Anchored Home and other community initiatives, to engage individuals with lived homelessness experience and front-line staff in the process.

Join the Advisory Council

Be part of the decision-making process. Advisory Council members help guide community planning, funding priorities and coordination across Anchorage’s homelessness response. Learn more here.

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Download Application
Download this fillable PDF and email the completed application to: info@HPRSadvisorycouncil.org.

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