Who we Are
The Easter Group is an ecumenical community of faith whose mission is to strive to end extreme poverty and empower people, resulting in a rebirth of hope. In support of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we commit to identifying and implementing local projects that serve those in need. Our actions are for the benefits of all regardless of personal faith, culture, or beliefs.
Anyone interested in pursuing our goals is invited to attend our meetings and join us in our efforts. The 2012 Project Homeless Connect was sponsored by the Easter Group. Read more about the MDGs and our goals on the About Us page.
Homelessness
Definition of homelessness:
According to the reauthorized McKinney-Vento Law, a school-age child or youth is considered homeless when their living situation involves one of the following due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason.
A shelter (i.e. SAFV)
- A hotel or motel
- Unsheltered (vehicle, trailer, campground, boat under certain conditions)
- Doubled-up (with friends or relatives due to lack of affordable housing)
- Inadequate conditions (overcrowded, lack of heat, electricity, or water)
- Unaccompanied youth, couch surfer, or a runaway
Activities
Sitka held its first Project Homeless Connect (PHC) event January 25, 2012 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Forty-five (45) Sitkans were counted in the Federal homeless count and served 118 times that day. Read more about PHC on our site or listen to or read a Raven Radio story about the event.
The Homeless Summit, Advance Planning for the Care of the Homeless in Sitka was held in Sitka on October 29th, 2009. The Summit was sponsored by the Easter Group to make progress on the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals relating to poverty, hunger, shelter, equality and education. The next Summit will be held in the Fall, 2012. Listen to the KCAW radio series on "Homelessness in Sitka" by Ed Ronco. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
A Homeless Assistance Clearinghouse has been setup on this website to help those in need find help in our community - a one-stop shop.
Meetings
The Easter Group will meet 12:15pm Friday June 1st for its regular monthly meeting at the St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church See House. The meeting is open to the public.
Contact Information
info@eastergroup.org
907-747-2860
215 Smith St, Apt G
Sitka, Alaska
Fundraiser
You can buy a "Livin' on the Edge" wrist band by calling 747-2860. Livin' on the Edge wristbands fundraiser for Sitka's homeless: https://www.facebook.com/GETEDGE129