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Eruptions and Food Insecurity: Why we can’t abandon those we serve
There has been a lot happening this month – from funding cuts for food banks to waiting for Mt Spurr to erupt, it feels like things are...
Shawn Hays
3 hours ago3 min read
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Henning Inc. Commends Alaska Legislature for Addressing Homeless Rights
Henning Inc. Applauds Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson for introducing Senate Bill 119  Anchorage: Henning Inc. is thrilled to support Senate...
Shayla Freirich
Mar 141 min read
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Celebrating Women Who Lead
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s especially important to recognize the role women play in advancing social services and...
Shawn Hays
Mar 141 min read
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Redlining and Homelessness
America's history is rooted in racism—there’s no way around it. From slavery and the Jim Crow laws to redlining and the Prison Industrial...
Shawn Hays
Feb 282 min read
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Celebrating Black History Month
This Black History Month holds special significance for me as the founder of a Black woman-led organization making a tangible impact in...
Shawn Hays
Feb 193 min read
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Rocket Fuel and ACE'S
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and as a homeless services provider, I understand the true intersectionality of...
Shawn Hays
Jan 162 min read
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Henning Inc. And Juanita Strong Forever Project Work Together to Fight Childhood Hunger
Henning Inc and Juanita Strong Forever Project applaud Representative Maxine Dibert’s House Bill 12.Â
Shayla Freirich
Jan 153 min read
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New Year, New Look
Since founding Henning in 2020, I’ve been driven by a powerful vision: to assemble a team that would tackle the deep-rooted challenges in...
Shawn Hays
Jan 103 min read
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End of Year
As we wrap up this incredible year, I couldn’t be more proud of the amazing work my team has done. They continue to inspire me with their...
Shawn Hays
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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Universal Human Rights Month
December is Universal Human Rights Month, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of advocating for the rights of the people we serve....
Shawn Hays
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Henning Inc. Provided Thanksgiving Meal to Over 400 Alaskans
Continuing our mission by providing a home cooked Thanksgiving meal for those in need  Anchorage: Yesterday, the Henning team prepared...
Shayla Freirich
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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Henning Inc. Announces Changes in Leadership
Crystal Abbott Steps into Role Following Rob Seay's Departure  Anchorage: Today, the Henning Inc. team announces the bittersweet goodbye...
Shayla Freirich
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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Henning Inc. Launches Food Program for Kids in Need
Henning Inc. is proud to continue its mission by creating a critical supplemental food program for children in need at Title 1...
Shayla Freirich
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month
November is Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the growing housing crisis and the people whose lives are affected by...
Shawn Hays
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Henning Inc. Opens Non-Congregate Shelter to Provide Emergency Sheltering Through Winter
Henning Inc. stood up emergency shelter operations at the Henry House and Merrill Field to help prevent Alaskans freezing to death ...
Shayla Freirich
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Non-profit of the year
We’re thrilled to announce that Henning Inc. has been named Non-Profit of the Year for this year’s Community Impact Award! This...
Shawn Hays
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Henning Inc. Named Non-Profit of the Year
Henning Inc. is proud to win this year’s Community Impact Non-Profit of the Year award from the community.  Anchorage: Henning Inc. is...
Shayla Freirich
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and escaping domestic violence is a leading cause for survivors to experience homelessness....
Shawn Hays
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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Winter is Coming
It’s been raining a lot in Anchorage this past week and it is just a matter of time before rain turns to snow. Winter is just around the...
Shawn Hays
Aug 9, 20241 min read
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Disability Awareness Month
Did you know July is Disability Awareness Month? Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disabilities are defined as “ having a...
Shawn Hays
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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