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An Inside Look at Life in Anchorage’s Housing First Project, Karluk Manor (KTVA.com exclusive)Life is proven fragile for chronic inebriates, on and off the streetsRelated Content
Karluk Manor staff declined comment. Back on the sidewalk outside the Manor, Kunayuk glanced pensively at the facility’s main door. She said she had come to visit her friend Roland, who had been drinking with her earlier in front of Bean’s. When she was denied entrance because she didn’t have identification, Kunayuk said Roland had gone inside to use the bathroom, and told her he would be back in just a moment. She had been standing on the corner for more than an hour. Roland had been pretty drunk, though, and Kunayuk said she wasn’t surprised when he never re-emerged from his efficiency apartment. Now, she said she might begin walking towards the transit center to look for some other friends. Maybe she would find Roland later. “I dunno, maybe he’s passing out,” she said, peering up at the curtained apartment windows with blurry eyes. It wouldn’t be the first time. |
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Chantel said on Thursday, Feb 16 at 3:04 AM
Alcoholism is definitely a disease. I know this from experience. Karluk Manor does not "enable" anyone. They permit drinking but not once in any policy does it say that the drinks are being handed out to it's residents. It's about compassion. Getting people that have multiple issues(in addition to alcoholism and substance abuse) off the streets and into a safer enviroment. 25 years sobriety?? I commend you on achieving that but always remember that all it takes is one drink to knock you back down to square one. I am working on my sobriety as well but I will never forget where I came from (no matter how many years i have under my belt). Nor will I forget that only by the grace of God am I able to stand here alcohol free today. Karluk Manor is a good project and before folks start dishing out opinions; they should try doing a little research. And you want to talk about tax dollars...do your research...I'm sure your money is going to even lesser causes than this. Oh if you only knew.
81456522To Youcancountonthomas said on Tuesday, Feb 14 at 6:41 PM
No we don't hate. We despise RurAL CAP and their corruption and lies. But we don't hate the chronic inebriates.
81389412snowleopardak said on Tuesday, Feb 14 at 6:36 PM
Why is there only one comment to this well-written reflection on the culture of enabling that spawns Karluk Manor(s) and dismisses any criticism as insensitive? Why hasn't this been more widely published? It articulates the myriad implications of this approach to serving the "chronic homeless inebriate" and does it without judgment or endorsement. Well done!
81389199youcancountonthomas said on Tuesday, Feb 14 at 1:31 PM
The extreme short sighted views. People die. Better to die with some dignity, in my own home. 2 dead instead of 6 on the street. Lots of hate. Surely any costs borne by taxpayers supporting Ruralcap is a small fraction of the costs associated with incarceration and crime associated with hopelessness. Their language and culture beaten out of them generations ago by single lonely priests replaced with Alcohol and sexual abuse. My native friend was not introduced to the joys of giving oral pleasures until he was 8 years old. We are a tourist town and people come from the world over expecting to see drunken natives. I have asked them. I hear no no no, which is good if followed by meaningful thoughtful suggestions, but I they never finish their statements with any positive feedback, just no. I am sure that their meaning is positive, just what they would have for their son or daughter that has disgraced the family by being raped by a stranger. No job and Kick'em to the curb!!! ?
81376196yep said on Monday, Feb 13 at 8:10 PM
Karluk Manor staff declined comment
81339712heidi said on Monday, Feb 13 at 6:35 PM
alcoholism a disease. But enabling them. Is not the answer for them or society as a whole. I have over 25 years sobriety thanks to tough love and AA. I do not agree with the Karluk Manor program nor do I appreciate my tax dollars being spent this way.
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