At Alaska Housing, our mission is to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing. We have been able to deliver on this mission for more than 50 years due to the dedication of our employees and the strength of our partnerships.

As we look to 2024, I want to express my gratitude to the more than 300 employees and many statewide partners who have contributed to providing safe housing for Alaskans this year. Together we:

• Housed 11,000 Alaskans, on average, each night through rental programs.
• Provided housing stabilization to Alaskans experiencing homelessness.
• Helped make homeownership possible for thousands of Alaskans through homebuyer education and mortgage loans.
• Improved the quality of homes across the state through weatherization and energy efficiency education and improvements.

Together, these and many other accomplishments have made a difference in communities across Alaska. I look forward to continuing our work in 2024. I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday season, and a healthy, happy new year.

With appreciation,

Bryan

AHFC Recognized for Combating Human Trafficking

In October, Alaska Housing was recognized at the National Council of State Housing Authorities Annual Conference for its work to combat human trafficking. AHFC's Planning Department received an award for Program Excellence in the category of Special Needs Housing for the entry Untaken.

The entry details the SAFE-T (Survivors Assistance for Escaping Trafficking) Program, created by AHFC to bring survivors of trafficking home safely.

Employee Spotlight | Meet Trishta

At Alaska Housing, Administrative Services Manager Trishta Blizzard found a career where her passions and talents intersect, and an opportunity to pursue her goal of helping others.

"If you want to be part of something bigger this is the place to be.” 

Featured Lender: Cecilia Jarvis

Cecilia Jarvis is a Mortgage Loan Originator with Residential Mortgage, LLC in Anchorage.

“I work directly with Alaska Housing and often structure loans utilizing one or more of their dozens of programs offered. I have chosen to partner with Alaska Housing as it saves the borrower money and provides the best loan scenario possible.”

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Partnering to Bring Funding Opportunities to Alaska

AHFC's Research and Rural Development Staff are working to harness federal funding opportunities to make a difference for Alaskans. 

Federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act presents opportunities for Alaska, including a $100 million Solar For All application. Alaska Housing is working collaboratively on the application with partners at Alaska Energy Authority.

Understanding How ‘Homeownership Changes Lives’

Two decades ago, Cathy Johnson had gone through bankruptcy and was a recently divorced single mother with two kids. She had little expectation of buying her own home, but with help from a loan officer Cathy purchased a condo and even found a new career path.  

Now a Senior Loan Officer for Movement Mortgage in Juneau, Cathy works to provide other Alaskans with the same opportunities she received.