I've been taking my child here for PT for a couple months and have been very satisfied with the…read morecare. The clinic space is fun, inviting and exciting for kids. The PT gave a comprehensive at home program so I can carry over activities and stratified to assist my child.

My son who has non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities, has been coming to this amazing…read morepediatric therapy clinic over 2 years now. They are conveniently located on Old Seward across from Kendall Lexus/Toyota. My son does occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy. All staff I've encountered have been kind and helpful. We've been lucky to have the same amazing PT therapist our entire time with AFK. Although we've had a few OT and Speech Therapists, AFK does a great job of transitioning the children and bringing new therapists up to speed. It seems there's not enough therapists for the amount of children needing therapy. Therefore, these therapies are hard to come by and even harder to get on a reoccurring schedule. AFK does an amazing job of working with your availability, guiding you through the entire process from paperwork to intake and keeping you updated with everything a long the way. I appreciate that most communication is done via text and email. I also appreciate AFK having a main office line you can always contact but as parents/caregivers, being able to contact our kids' therapists directly, is priceless. The clinic is larger than it seems from the outside. It is very clean. I believe AFK houses the only sensory gym Anchorage has (that I know of). All kinds of puzzles, games, ball pits, swings, etc fill this place. Since Covid, AFK has kept their lobby mostly closed to parents/caregivers. Therefore, therapists pick-up and deliver children to their vehicles. If you are invited inside you are required to wear a mask. I really appreciate how they've done everything to follow mandates without completely closing down. They have truly been a constant in our lives.

This is a great place to work or Volunteer…read more Since first opening our doors in 1988, Covenant House Alaska has served as a safe refuge for thousands of youth escaping the often unforgiving streets of Alaska. Over the years, our services have grown and our programs have expanded, but we've never lost sight of our primary mission: to provide loving care and vital services to homeless, abandoned, abused and exploited young people in Alaska. At Covenant House Alaska, our commitment to youth in crisis is in effect 24/7/365. Our wide array of programs and services not only meets the basic living needs of kids at this critical time in their lives, but also provides them with support; genuine help that facilitates their journey to becoming healthy, self-sufficient, contributing members of our community. Check them out to see more at https://ak.covenanthouse.org/ The 5 basic principles at Covenant House are Immediacy :Homeless kids come to Covenant House in crisis. Immediately and without question, we meet their basic human needs - a nourishing meal, a shower, clean clothes, medical attention, and a safe place away from the dangers of the street. Sanctuary: Homeless kids arriving at our door are often frightened and mistrustful. Young men and women can grow only when they feel safe and secure - Covenant House protects them from the perils of the street and offers that important sense of security. Value Communication: Lying, cheating, and stealing are common survival tools on the street. Covenant House teaches by example that caring relationships are based on trust, respect, and honesty. Structure: Homeless kids never know how they will get their next meal or where they will sleep. Covenant House provides the stability and structure necessary to build a positive future. Choice: Young people often feel powerless to control their lives and fall into a self-defeating cycle of failure. Covenant House fosters confidence, encouraging young people to believe in themselves and make smart choices for their lives. This place is great you should go by and get a tour.

From the owner: Covenant House is a privately funded, nonprofit agency that provides shelter, food, clothing and…read moreimmediate crisis care services to homeless and runaway youths. It operates various facilities in more than 20 cities throughout the United States, Canada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua. The organization provides a variety of services, including medical care, advocacy, substance and drug abuse treatment, and educational and vocational programs. It also provides prevention and recreational programs, legal aid services, mother and child care, transitional living, life skills training and street outreach education. Covenant House offers a range of health services, including medical, psychological, psychiatric, optometric and dental care. It has one of its locations in Anchorage, Alaska.

They provide vaccinations at a reduced rate & have a great selection of used animal supplies. I was…read moreable to pick up dog kennel and bed for my new puppy as well as collars and various leashes and supplies and a greatly discounted rate

My husband and I decided to give our little cat to the SPCA. It was a sad decision for us and we…read morefelt very bad about doing it. I exchanged emails with a person named Jillian. The emails were friendly so I felt positive.. I arrived at the shelter and Jillian said she had not been emailing me, and some other woman had. So she lied about exchanging emails. Our cat was really upset in her carrier and I almost changed my mind. She took our cat and she refused to let me see where our cat would be placed . She said something about a quarantine which was totally ridiculous. Our cat's shots were very up to date. Then Jillian had me fill out a very lengthy registration for our cat's history on a super tiny laptop which was incredibly difficult to use. I finally was done filling out the forms. I decided to just look through the window to try to see my cat. Jillian came over to me and said in a very rude tone, nothing is needed from you, so you can leave! I was very upset that Jillian would speak to me in such a horribly rude manner. I had donated a lot of towels, to the shelter and they were still sitting on a chair when I left. Not one word of thanks! I looked at my cat on the SPCA website and I felt sick! Our cat was sitting on a stained pet bed and half of the bed was hanging off a shelf. It did not look like a big space and there were no windows. I regret very much giving our cat to SPCA. Jillian should not be working there at all. She's a terrible example of customer service. I will never recommend SPCA to anyone in the community. I would go pay to get out cat back if I could. I am very worried about her. They have a weird rule about that though!

I think about the Food Bank when it gets colder and I try to donate twice in the fall/winter. We…read morehit Costco and bought 20 Doz. fresh eggs. It's one of their items they always are in need of. The protein in eggs and it's countless uses in various recipes is welcome but since it's perishable so it has to delivered to their Spar Ave. location. They accept dry goods and we bought some Spaghetti Noodles to give too from Costco along with some canned goods from home that gently went out of expiration. Peace, love and a full belly to the folks here in Alaska!

Once you find Spar Avenue on the map, it's an easy way to donate food where it can be distributed…read moreto where it's needed most.

If you're reading this review chances are you don't need to eat here or the services that Bean's…read moreCafé provides. I have had the privilege to volunteer serving food during lunch and one thing that's always struck me is the gratitude the patrons feel for receiving a warm meal. The camaraderie in the room is fun and lively. The meals consist of a salad, a warm entrée, a side vegetable, and a dessert. Sometimes there is bread or bagel. The lunch room is well managed by the workers who don't eat until everyone else has, and the handicapped and infirm have their meals transported to them first. The cafeteria walls are now decorated with paintings of some of the patrons and are really well done. I really like the picture of the lady smiling in a blue coat. It's really heartwarming. Although I'm fortunate to have the capacity to care and feed myself I'm grateful that there is a place serving warm meals in a safe environment for those who cannot support themselves. If you have the opportunity to support or volunteer here at Bean's I highly recommend it. Just show up around 11:15-11:30AM and enter through the side door that is on the left, which is the entrance to the back of the kitchen. Someone will point you to a hairnet, hand washing station, apron, and plastic gloves and tell you where to stand on the food line. If you're not feeling the hairnet bring a baseball cap. Don't wear rings or watches. There is a place for people to hang their belongings near the door, though it's not secure so no valuables. If you're nervous for your first time hit me up and I'll join you on the serving line.

I have been subjected to sleep on a cot that was urinated on by one of the former clients who used…read moreit without any bedding to provide a barrier between my bareskin and this unsanitary cot. For the past three days since I have been here the staff have refused to provide bedding me, not even a sheet. So, not only am I putting my health at risk sleeping bare skin on an unsanitary cot I am also freezing at night as my cot is near the door/entrance. I have been told they have bedding but no one is washing it so I am left DURING A PANDEMIC in an unsanitary situation that could be prevented by someone washinga load of bedding. This is undignified and a reckless display of disregard for my health at that during a pandemic. This is unacceptable and foul. Why can't your staff wash one load of bedding so new guest can have a blanket and some type or barrier between their bare skin and the reused dirty cots? My cot reeks of urine and you think it is okay for me to sleep bareskin on a urine stained cot. It isn't my urine on the cot. Do your donors and the public know you run this place like this?