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Independent Living Means ‘Everything’ - Posted February 21, 2024
For Cian, it was important to find housing that balanced both accessibility and independence. He found the home he was looking for at Alaska Housing’s Williwa Manor property.
Building and Real Estate Professionals: Register for Energy Efficiency NOW 2024 - Posted February 13, 2024
This two-day training will provide professionals with the chance to learn from industry experts, network with their peers and share information about energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.
Putting His Best Efforts In For Residents - Posted February 7, 2024
As a Maintenance Mechanic for Glacier View, AHFC's housing location in Seward for seniors and individuals with disabilities, John knows others depend on him every day. It's a responsibility he takes seriously, managing maintenance requests “in a very swift and timely manner, leaving it better than when I found it.”
A Unique Perspective on Senior Housing - Posted January 10, 2024
As a Wasilla resident who spent years helping seniors find housing in the community, Evelyn has long understood how important it is to older residents. Today Evelyn is a resident of AHFC's senior housing complex in Wasilla and is experiencing its value first hand.
Relationships Make for a Successful Voucher Partnership - Posted January 3, 2024
The AHFC Housing Choice Voucher program can benefit both tenants and landlords who participate. To be successful, the program relies on relationships between all the parties involved: tenants, landlords and Alaska Housing.
Using Her Skills to Help the Community - Posted January 3, 2024
As a member of AHFC's Audit department, Kaitlin partners with grantees to make a difference in communities across the state.
Landlord Appreciation - Posted January 2, 2024
Partnering landlords across Alaska help AHFC deliver on the mission to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing. We are introducing Landlord Appreciation to thank them for their partnership.
2023: The Year in Stories - Posted December 29, 2023
As we look back at 2023, Alaska Housing had the privilege of telling some incredible stories about Alaskans.
Coming Home to Make a Difference - Posted December 19, 2023
Decades after his family lived in public housing in Ketchikan, Con is helping others in the same location as Lead Maintenance Mechanic. In doing so, Con is following in his grandfather's footsteps and continuing a tradition of ensuring Alaskans have access to safe, quality, affordable housing.
'I Felt Like I Was Home' - Posted December 12, 2023
For years, Walter wondered what it would be like to live at Glacier View, AHFC's housing assistance location in Seward for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Now a Glacier View resident, he has his answer: “It is better than I thought.”
Overcoming Obstacles to Homeownership - Posted December 5, 2023
Hard work, the help of knowledgeable experts and utilizing AHFC's resources allowed one young Alaskan to achieve his goal of purchasing his own home.
Helping Others Through Housing Choice Vouchers - Posted December 1, 2023
For more than two decades, landlord John has been helping tenants in Ketchikan find access to safe, affordable, quality housing through AHFC's Housing Choice Vouchers.
Application Closing Soon for Interior Regional Housing Authority Homeowner Assistance - Posted November 28, 2023
Apply for Interior Regional Housing Authority Homeowner Assistance by Dec. 1, 2023.
Understanding How ‘Homeownership Changes Lives’ - Posted November 15, 2023
Two decades ago, Cathy Johnson was a recently divorced single mother with two kids who had gone through bankruptcy, making her dreams of homeownership seem unlikely. She got help through Alaska Housing mortgage loans. Today, she's a loan officer in Juneau who is helping provide other Alaskans the opportunity to make their dreams of homeownership a reality.
Supporting Veterans on the Road to Homeownership - Posted November 10, 2023
Alaska Housing’s Veterans Mortgage Loan is designed exclusively for qualified current and former service members to help them fulfill their dreams of homeownership.
Apply Today for Interior Regional Housing Authority Homeowner Assistance - Posted November 9, 2023
Are you a homeowner and enrolled tribal member? Struggling to pay your mortgage and/or utility bills? Check your eligibility for Interior Regional Housing Authority Homeowner Assistance and apply by Dec. 1, 2023.
A Passion for Helping Others - Posted November 1, 2023
Administrative Services Manager Trishta Blizzard has participated in AHFC's mission from various departments and roles. Regardless of her title, she has seen how her work contributes to making a difference.
Solar for All - Posted October 26, 2023
AHFC's Research and Rural Development Staff are working to harness federal funding opportunities to make a difference for Alaskans.
Realizing Her Goals - Posted October 18, 2023
In her nearly 30 years at AHFC, Holly Rutka has achieved her career goals of providing for her family, continuously learning, and helping her community.
Making a Life Out of Making Art - Posted October 12, 2023
For Ricardo, art has led him to a place where he feels valued, with an appreciation for both him as a person and his work.