TREVOR STORRS ALASKA ALASKA ALASKA 229 Federally recognized - PDF document

TREVOR STORRS

ALASKA ALASKA ALASKA 229 Federally recognized Tribes Communities range from 97 small (100 or fewer residents) to 4 cities (over 10,000 residents)

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Four A’s Four A’ ’s s Four A  Lead HIV/AIDS Organization  Services 91% of the State of AK  Offices in Anchorage (South-central) & Juneau (Southeast)  Direct Services – includes housing 100 rural clients served annually  Prevention

CHALLENGES CHALLENGES CHALLENGES  Access  Cost of Living  Housing & Construction Materials  Limited Housing Supply  Stigma

ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS FLIGHT COSTS FROM ANCHORAGE Village HUB = $350 - $500 Village = $600-$1,000

ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS  Network of HQS Inspectors  Landlord Network  Partnership with Other Providers  Combine Purpose of Trip

Cost of Living Cost of Living Cost of Living  Gallon of Milk = $8 - $11  Pound of Meat = $9 - $12  Heating Oil = $4 - $6/ gallon  Electricity  Summer = $150 - $250/month  Winter = $400 - $500/month

Cost of Living Cost of Living Cost of Living  Provide utility allowance  Apply for local utility assistance programs  Food boxes  Maximize potential mainstream benefits & AK Native dividends

HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING  Educate developers & Native Corporations  Partner with landlords  Request waiver from HQS standards

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