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2025 In review
Last year was a year of growth and gratitude. We launched Rocket Fuel, a program that feeds children in Title I schools, ensuring they have the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive. We also expanded opportunities through Reverb and Henning House, two programs that build on our belief that everyone deserves a second chance and the support to make the most of it. At Henning House, residents who meet certain requirements now contribute 25% of their income toward housin

Shawn Hays
5 days ago3 min read
Rocket Fuel to Highlight Alaska Nutrition Innovations at No Kid Hungry Summer Nutrition Summit
Henning Inc.’s Executive Director Invited to National Conference in D.C. Anchorage, AK – Rocket Fuel is proud to announce its participation in the 2026 No Kid Hungry Summer Nutrition Summit, taking place in Washington, D.C., January 12–13, 2026. The summit brings together state agencies, community organizations, summer meal sponsors, and USDA staff to explore strategies for combating childhood hunger during the summer months. The event focuses on important topics such as rur

Shawn Hays
Jan 73 min read
Understanding intersectionality will help solve homelessness.
Did you know August is Intersectionality Awareness Month? This Intersectionality Awareness Month, we’re focusing on how overlapping...

Shawn Hays
Aug 7, 20252 min read
Henning Inc. To Operate Midtown Congregate Shelter
Henning Inc. is dedicated to its mission by serving Anchorage’s most vulnerable Anchorage, AK – Henning Inc. is proud to announce a new...
Crystal Abbott
Jul 30, 20251 min read
Fueling the future with meals and supplies!
Our mission has always been rooted in standing with our community - especially those who need extra support. From emergency rental...

Shawn Hays
Jul 17, 20251 min read
Celebrating Freedom and Advancing Rights This 4th of July
As we gather to celebrate Independence Day - a day symbolizing freedom, justice, and equality - we pause to reflect on what freedom...

Shawn Hays
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Honoring Juneteenth: Freedom Means a Home, a Meal, and a Future
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to...

Shawn Hays
Jun 18, 20252 min read
Honoring PTSD Awareness Month: A Commitment to Healing & Support
June marks PTSD Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the deep and often hidden struggles faced by those experiencing Post-Traumatic...

Shawn Hays
Jun 10, 20252 min read
Henning Inc. Launches Summer Food Program to Support Anchorage Youth
Free Meals Available for Kids and Teens (Ages 0-18) at Spenard Rec, Fairview Rec, and Mt. View Community Center Anchorage, AK – Henning...

Shawn Hays
Jun 3, 20252 min read
Housing is Healing: Mental Health Awareness Month
Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month invites us to come together to break the stigma, talk openly about our emotional well-being, and...

Shawn Hays
May 6, 20253 min read
Supporting Survivors Experiencing Homelessness
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and a critical time to advocate for those experiencing homelessness. Survivors of sexual violence...

Shawn Hays
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Eruptions and Food Insecurity: Why we can’t abandon those we serve
There has been a lot happening this month – from funding cuts for food banks to waiting for Mt Spurr to erupt, it feels like things are...

Shawn Hays
Mar 28, 20253 min read
Henning Inc. Commends Alaska Legislature for Addressing Homeless Rights
Henning Inc. Applauds Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson for introducing Senate Bill 119 Anchorage: Henning Inc. is thrilled to support Senate...

Shayla Freirich
Mar 14, 20251 min read
Celebrating Women Who Lead
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s especially important to recognize the role women play in advancing social services and...

Shawn Hays
Mar 13, 20251 min read
Redlining and Homelessness
America's history is rooted in racism—there’s no way around it. From slavery and the Jim Crow laws to redlining and the Prison Industrial...

Shawn Hays
Feb 28, 20252 min read
Celebrating Black History Month
This Black History Month holds special significance for me as the founder of a Black woman-led organization making a tangible impact in...

Shawn Hays
Feb 19, 20253 min read
Rocket Fuel and ACE'S
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and as a homeless services provider, I understand the true intersectionality of...

Shawn Hays
Jan 16, 20252 min read
Henning Inc. And Juanita Strong Forever Project Work Together to Fight Childhood Hunger
Henning Inc and Juanita Strong Forever Project applaud Representative Maxine Dibert’s House Bill 12.

Shayla Freirich
Jan 15, 20253 min read


New Year, New Look
Since founding Henning in 2020, I’ve been driven by a powerful vision: to assemble a team that would tackle the deep-rooted challenges in...

Shawn Hays
Jan 10, 20253 min read
End of Year
As we wrap up this incredible year, I couldn’t be more proud of the amazing work my team has done. They continue to inspire me with their...

Shawn Hays
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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