Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
Homelessness
68 articles
(Page 5)
MY House has housing
By Michael P. Carson Housing is the foundation that allows a person or family to become part of the mainstream
MY House has housing
Housing is the foundation that allows a person or family to become part of the mainstream of life. It provides
An open letter to the Valley on homelessness
By Gini King-Taylor If you hear the word “homelessness” and you think “Anchorage,” think again. Did you know, right
We have a responsibility to foster children
By Rep. Les Gara and Amanda Metivier Alaskans are caring and generous. We should agree we can’t avoid our
MY House celebrates first anniversary Sept. 26
By Michael P. Carson I am retired. I was a 35-year Alaskan Public School Teacher. A colleague had retired
Housing and employment must go hand in hand
By Michael P. Carson There are bears in the woods and they are different colors. I hope no one gets
A paycheck can start with a shovel, broom or a rake in hand
By Michael P. Carson I have seen firsthand the common-sense actions addressing the urgent needs of a homeless youth
Times have changed
By Michael P. Carson Spectrum Homelessness is dark, lonely and full of despair. And, it has many other different aspects,
Barriers for younger homeless youth
Spectrum By Michael P. Carson Homeless youth are very mobile and invisible. They couch surf, sleep in cars, and girls
A candle to light the way for Valley youth
By Michael P. Carson Spectrum Writing about homeless youth is challenging. I have written many columns on the subject. I
Shifting gears and options for Valley’s homeless youth
By Michael P. Carson Spectrum My dad said I needed to learn to drive a stick shift (manual transmission) just
Give our kids a much-needed jump-start
By Michael P. Carson Spectrum When was the last time you needed a jump-start? This past week, I needed