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 and the Homeless Summit was sponsored by the Easter Group. Read more about the MDGs and our goals on the About Us page.
As of 9/27/12, The Easter Group is classified as a Public Charity and is tax exempt under IRS code 501 (c) (3).
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
Contact Information
info@eastergroup.org
907-747-2860
215 Smith St, Apt G
Sitka, Alaska
Activities
Boots were donated by Silver Bay Seafood in Sitka, Alaska to the Easter Group. Artists decorated them and then they were auctioned at a Sitka Local Foods Farmers Market with the proceeds going to the Easter Group.
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 next PHC event will be held Tuesday, January 29th, 2013.
A Homeless Summit, Advance Planning for the Care of the Homeless in Sitka was held Monday, November 19th, 2012. Listen to the KCAW radio series from 2009 on "Homelessness in Sitka" by Ed Ronco. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
Meetings
Please check the Daily Sitka Sentinel or KCAW Calendar for meetings. Our meetings are open to the public. If you would like to sponsor an Easter Group meeting at your facility, please contact Mim McConnell at 738-2888.