Family Promise Mat-Su
- 2700, East Broadview Avenue, Wasilla, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, 99654, United States
- (907) 357-6160
- May 23, 2025
The Downtown Hope Center in Anchorage, Alaska, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship. Their services are designed to offer a "hand up and out of homelessness." Key offerings include a soup kitchen that provides nutritious meals daily, a shower house and laundry facilities for maintaining hygiene, and a clothing room for those in need. A significant aspect of their work is their Women's Shelter, which provides a safe and supportive environment for up to 70 homeless women each night, many of whom are survivors of domestic violence, abuse, or human trafficking. Beyond immediate necessities, the Downtown Hope Center also focuses on long-term transformation through vocational training programs. Their "Feed Me Hope Bakery Program" and "Feed Me Hope Culinary Program" equip guests with marketable job skills, with a high job placement rate for graduates. They also offer case management, counseling services, and connections to housing resources, all with the goal of empowering individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and stability.