2027 Organizations

How Pick.Click.Give. makes a difference

Your generosity through Pick.Click.Give. makes it possible for Catholic Social Services to ensure that Brother Francis Shelter, Clare House, and Complex Care serve homeless individuals in Alaska. It guarantees St. Francis House Food Pantry will have food on its shelves for those who are hungry. When you Pick.Click.Give to Catholic Social Services, you serve those most in need. With your support, vulnerable Alaskans find hope and help in times of hardship and crisis.

Every program of Catholic Social Services works together to create permanent stability for families and individuals in Anchorage.

Your donation helps Brother Francis Shelter provide case management services, referrals for employment and permanent housing, and treatment options for alcohol and substance abuse. 799 men and women slept safely at Brother Francis Shelter last year.

Clare House provides safe refuge to hundreds of homeless women with children in Anchorage. Last year, Catholic Social Services served 369 women and children at Clare House. Our dedicated Meals Teams volunteers prepared and served 92,301 meals to those staying at Clare House. 64% of shelter guests were children.

Family Disability Services supports families and individuals with respite services and skills-training for people who experience developmental disabilities. Last year alone, Catholic Social Services helped 42 clients with direct services.

Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services provides a bridge for refugees who fled their countries due to the tragedies of war and persecution. RAIS assists refugees in obtaining financially sustainable lifestyles in which the family’s basic needs are met long-term. In FY25, RAIS welcomed 283 new arrivals.

St. Francis House Food Pantry served 4,775 families in FY25, distributing over 767,978 pounds of food to 13,953 people.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is a case management program for Veterans and their families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. During FY25 330 clients were served by SSVF.