Despite community pushback, some say authorized homeless campground in Anchorage is needed - Alaska Public Media

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People staying at the campground on Monday said they’re happy to be there. There’s regular security patrols, showers and trash service. Plus, they say, there’s no threat of police asking them to leave.

Some advocates say having a sanctioned campsite is long needed, and they hope the option can extend longer than the 14 days that officials promised campers. Roger Branson with the Houseless Resource Advisory Council, a grassroots advocacy group for homeless people.

He recently visited two camps in Missoula, Montana, including one without sobriety requirements to get in, and said there are cautionary tales. He’s staying at an illegal camp in the Mountain View neighborhood that city workers are trying to clear. His main reason for not moving: he fears he’ll have to pack up his piles of bicycle parts and tools again in just a few weeks at Centennial if the city returns it to its original purpose.

Service providers like Bean’s Cafe and Covenant House were also making the rounds at Centennial, delivering meals and connecting with clients. Mike Brannif talks to parks staff on Monday, June 27, 2022. He said the public and service providers are welcome to come into the campground, but reservations were canceled through July.

 

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