Pilot Bread Cook Inlet Housing Authority
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- Society & Culture
Sharing stories of place, belonging and resilience.
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From Here To There
This episode shares the inspiring story of Tipasa ‘Basa’ Faletagoa’i, who worked his way up from an unhealthy lifestyle, to becoming Cook Inlet Housing Authorities ‘Health & Wellness Coordinator’, where he works with elders to stay active and fit.
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Lending A Hand
Sometimes the most impactful things happen through adversity.
This episode shares the story of Cook Inlet Lending Center adapting, and working together to get get relief grants to Alaskan business owners during Covid-19. -
Creative Connections
In this episode, Alaskan artists Crystal Worl and Emma Hill share their experiences reaching out to, and honoring elders through creativity during Covid-19.
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The Mentor
This is the story of Bob Juliussen, a lifelong Alaskan who grew up with an aptitude for working with his hands - a skill that transferred to a long career with Cook Inlet Housing Authority, and helping others.
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Path To Independence
This is the story of Amber Handsaker, who battled through years of addiction and homelessness in Alaska, to find a new path of recovery and independence.
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All Storms Pass
Heidi Compton never thought she’d experience homelessness. But when Hurricane Gustav battered the coast of Louisiana in 2008, her family, along with thousands of others, were homeless and displaced within 24 hours.
This is Heidi’s story, and how her commitment to helping others, specifically military veterans experiencing homelessness, led her to find a meaningful career with Cook Inlet Housing Authority.